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I can appreciate the anticipation of a great new modeling space as well as the frustration of being sidelined. I like the sound of that resin set, but I think there is a bunch of work that comes with an upgrade of that level. I jumped into this build because I needed a break from my 'in over my head' project on Clemen's Modern Carrier Aviation GB.
Bish: your comments are welcomed, I've seen your work. And of course to meine freunde Clemens: Vielen Danke!
I got some good work done on the landing gear last night, but no pics as of yet.
Looking good MAgather! The PE looks good and I like that cowl flap idea. I on the other hand have taken one step forward and two back...
The step forward: I found unexpected treasures on my local IPMS club's group-pilgrimage to an LHS in a neighboring city on the weekend...I picked up the Eduard PE set and a CMK resin set for the Pheil. The resin set includes one engine, but I purchased it for the two pair of exhaust manifolds with open tips. I'm not planning on using the engine at this point unless I put it on a stand in a hanger diorama or something, but those manifolds were exactly what I was looking for.
The two steps back: my workbench has been packed up and draped with poly for the next several weeks while my basement is unexpectedly under construction (my son the carpenter volunteered to develop my basement if I started it NOW). When done I will have a dedicated modelling room complete with spray booth vented directly outside, a photo booth with dedicated lighting, a sink, and two work benches so my son and I can work simultaneously. And for viewing the all-important reference programs, the modelling room opens off of a new home theatre...
It'll be nice when it's done, but I'll be mostly on the sidelines cheering until construction's complete.
Cheers,
Brad
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."
- T.S. Eliot
Nice work MA, looking good.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Looking great, Marty!
scollen: You're on the list. Welcome to the GB!
Finally got to a place where documenting progress made some sense. It was a very late night over the weekend when I had a chance to play with PE for the first time, and so I'll show you my efforts.
A bit of the back story: I haven't built a Tamiya model in 20 years or more. I was a fan of their armor back in the 70's (who remembers the mini tubes of glue? I've still got a couple in the stash!), but my building has slowed and I've been enamored of other subjects, so I haven't bought or built any of their kits in at least that long. That all ended when Clemens decided to get this build under way.
Of course I've read the reviews - shake and bake and the bit about so well engineered that there isn't a ejection pin mark to be seen.... All I can say is this kit must have been engineered before all of that. Every time I think I'm ready to build, I see another defect to be filled.
I ordered my stuff right up, but my internet supplier of choice was out of Pfeil's. That said, it still took them 30 days to send the balance of my order because they were waiting on a nice little addition for my A-#3 Whale and Clemen's carrier group build.
So I ended up finding my kit on Amazon and it showed up poste haste. As mentioned earlier, I also picked up the Eduard unpainted PE, some Ultracast exhaust stacks and the True Details smooth weighted tires.
I started by hitting the various components with the appropriate 66 or 02 as required. It was then that the ugly little pin marks started rearing their heads. What to do but break out the Mr Surfacer and get after it. Note that none of these pictures have any weathering yet, but that will come with time.
When all was taken care of, I hit the bits with paint for a second time, and got around to looking at those main wheel wells. They are awful big and awfully boring and empty. So I figured I'd clutter them up a bit.
I found a picture of a wheel bay on the intarwebs showing some lightening holes and some electrical wiring and hydraulic plumbing. That got me thinking and this is what I came up with:
The thicker of the two is my 'hydraulic line' and the bundled wires underneath are electrical wiring. Thu ugly white is my pathetic attempt at a hydraulic junction, there will be two lines from there, one to the main gear actuating cylinder, and the other to the brakes. Not crazy with my scratch skills, so I'm going to thin the junction a bit so it doesn't stand out so much. I also figured that I'd have the cowl flaps open, so I spent a bit of time with my razor saw. Here is the pilot's seat What a pain in the rear making those belts lie flat. Yikes! And finally, here is the panel. I've also got some work done on the cockpit itself, but I need to do a bit more and glue in some fiddly PE bits. More as I get stuff finished up
The thicker of the two is my 'hydraulic line' and the bundled wires underneath are electrical wiring. Thu ugly white is my pathetic attempt at a hydraulic junction, there will be two lines from there, one to the main gear actuating cylinder, and the other to the brakes. Not crazy with my scratch skills, so I'm going to thin the junction a bit so it doesn't stand out so much.
I also figured that I'd have the cowl flaps open, so I spent a bit of time with my razor saw.
Here is the pilot's seat What a pain in the rear making those belts lie flat. Yikes! And finally, here is the panel. I've also got some work done on the cockpit itself, but I need to do a bit more and glue in some fiddly PE bits. More as I get stuff finished up
Here is the pilot's seat
What a pain in the rear making those belts lie flat. Yikes! And finally, here is the panel. I've also got some work done on the cockpit itself, but I need to do a bit more and glue in some fiddly PE bits. More as I get stuff finished up
What a pain in the rear making those belts lie flat. Yikes!
And finally, here is the panel. I've also got some work done on the cockpit itself, but I need to do a bit more and glue in some fiddly PE bits.
More as I get stuff finished up
Put me down with a Tamiya 1/48. Thanks.
SchattenSpartanI think you got me wrong, mate. I AM the guy building 10 models at the same time. All of them are Fw 190s (6x Eduard, 2x Hasegawa, 1x Tamiya, 1x Dragon)...
I think you got me wrong, mate. I AM the guy building 10 models at the same time.
All of them are Fw 190s (6x Eduard, 2x Hasegawa, 1x Tamiya, 1x Dragon)...
Никто не Забыт (No one is Forgotten)Ничто не Забыто (Nothing is Forgotten)
Ah Clemens, when I grow up I want to be just like you. Me, I only have 5 in (active) progress right now. I need to decal and put two SRAAMs on a 1/72 Euro Typhoon, decal up a 1/72 Mk3 Tornado, get untracked on my Whale for your Carrier build, continue the pit on my 1/48 F-100 for the VN group,ans finally, get enough progress on my Pfeil to show y'all some pix.
Speaking of the '335, I'm building the 1/48 Tamiya A as FE-1012. I also have a couple of extras in the mix. Eduard PE, Ultracast exhaust and True Details smooth tires. I'm doing a bit of scratch work in the main wells, but as many of you may have found, good reference shots are hard to come by on the web. Anybody able to recommend a good book?
Yes I am. Well, kind of...
With you. Then your insane.
I know what you mean SS, I am having enough trouble trying to do 2. I find I end up just concentrating on one and ignoring the other.
Wow, those guys who build 10 models at the same time must be insane. I couldn't do that. Good thing I never even tried to do so! I heard that one of those guys even decided to add some rather extensive PE sets to 2 of the models...
Thanks MA... The seat itself is a "Tru-Detail" meant for an Me109, 1/48 scale, they usually come 2 to a pkg, and like the rest of the Radar operators office was left over and/or scratch built parts. The head cushion was just a part of some sort from the spare /leftover part box, filed down to look like a cushion.
I'm hoping to be able to do another (like most around the first of the year) but right now, have too many irons in the fire to start at present. some folks do ten at a time (sorry C...lol) but I dont have the mental capicity for that gruling type of schedule! (ha)
Doug
When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...
Make Lemonade!
Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...
I'm looking forward to your pics!
Rigid,
Awesome night fighter. I love the paint work and great stuff in the back seat. Whose seat is that?
After a summer of a) fighting a build way beyond my skill set, getting disgusted and needing a break and b) the 'other' hobby taking precidence, I'm ready to get a build under way that entails progress.
Clemens, thanks for keeping this warm. I'll post up some progress shots shortly.
looked at it again but i have taken an oath to not start any models before the first of the year so i will stsart this in january.
i've looked at mine.
I have a separate shelf in my shed now where I put my kits that are about to be built and all the AM to go with them. The rest of my stash is in box's and a real pain to get to, so it makes sense to get the next few kits out at the same time.
You have certainly done a great job with the conversion.
No worries, I won't be able to start mine before Jan either...
LOL... Bish, you sound like me, I have a stack of kits in order of obligation next to my bench! And thanks for the glowing review! I had thought of just using the secondary rear compartment but felt that would too easy and predictable. So I just cut my own hole in the primary cover and put together an acceptable control area for the radar /weapons operator. Thanks again for the compliment, measn alot to me...
Clemens... man that sounds cool, sand or snow... either would look very sharp. Thanks and I will begin another asap, like you I'm mulling over an unuaual type scheme. Gotta think a bit more on it.
Cassius, thanks my friend, looking forward to seeing your progress too. Thanks!
Its lined up for the new year. I build in order that the GB's I am in finish, so hopefully should be early Feb.
Doug: I added your Pfeil to the front page. You are more than welcome to add another piece of art to this GB if you want to!
Brad: Same here. It'll take a while untill I can start working on my 335. I'm thinking of painting her in a desert or winter scheme, or I'll just give her a nice NMF in most areas. What do you guys think?
Bish: That's good news! I'm looking forward to some WIP pics!
Doug, now that is a sweet looking build. You have done a great job on this, and that second cockpit is brilliant.
Just dug my kit out of the box today and its now on the ready to build pile.
Looks great Doug...and kudo's for being first to the finish line.
I'm afraid I might be one of the last one's there at the pace I build...but, I do have the next day off work and plan to spend most of the day at the bench, so hopefully I'll have some pics up in the next day or so.
Thanks Clemens... Thank you for hosting this build! Picture choice is yours my friend. When time allows I'd like to do another "Arrow" I really do love this craft.
She looks absolutely fantastic! Great work, mate!
Is there a particular pic you want me to put on the front page?
OK here she is, I'm thinking done! I so do love this old aircraft... Not saying the outcome of the war would have been any different, but if more of these were in service sooner, I think it would have been a much tougher job to win the air war over Germany. Might do another given the time... Thanks guys,
OK my friends, heres some more,,, Getting close now, should be finished tomorrow barring any unforseen problems...
Just a few more finishing touches and I think it done...Thanks...
Thanks guys... Clemens, your right , and you just reminded me how old I'm getting! LOL...I'll have to look up the date, but I'd say this kit is from the 80's somewhere... Ha... Time goes by my brothers, time goes by...ha...
by the way, I cant stand the look of those 5cm BordKanon barrels, WAY too long, I am intending to remove about 3/4in of barrel each, before finishing, Hey, artistic freedoms... LOL
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