Boeing Build

I'd like to join up if I could.  Don't know with what yet.

MacLinus

No, I did not use any of those sites. I copied the pictures from the stick to the computer and that was my source. MacLinus

 

As with most forums, you unfortunatly have to use a photo hosting site such as the ones mentione by Steve to be able to post your pics.

Thank you Steve and Bish.

I actually filed down the brass rod antena after it was attached to the model.  The rod is long enough so it touches the bottom of fuselage - there was a drop of superglue placed on the end to help anchor it down there as well as around the opening.

Once thinned, I held the aircraft on it's side so the antena was resting on a cutting mat, andd then proceeded to pierce it with a sewing pin with not too much trouble.

regards,

Jack

Some great detail there Jack. How easy was it to push the needle through that brass rod.

I updated you MacL.
Are you using a photo hosting site like Photobucket, Imageshack or Fliker?

Steve

Jack, If I didn't know better I'd think you were building a 1/32 scale. That is some amazing detail you are producing.

Started some priming along with final sanding.  In the process, nudged lose the main aerial mast.  So replaced that with a 0.8mm brass rod, which should have been done right from the get go like the smaller mast on the rudder.  Was able to taper it with a sanding stick, and even poked a hole through the top end with a sewing needle.

Also have the engine painted up, but haven't weathered the piping/exhausts.  Instructions provide a choice of paint for the cylinders, silver or black.  Chose the later as most of the aircraft will be aluminum.

regards,
Jack

I was hoping to post some updates of the B17 this last week but PhotoBucket isn't cooperating.  Not much to see anyway but a totally gray airplane. I got all the filling and sanding done and added a coat of surface primer. 

Thanks guys, and thank you for introducing the venturi.

For the bracing wires, I plan to use the heavier EZ line because it has a noticeable flatness to it.

regards,

Jack

Thats some really nice work there jack, love the detail your adding, and you can see the effort you put into your posts let alone the build.

And now i know what the horn shape object is. Thanks guys.

The horn shaped object is a venturi.  It creats vacuum for gyroscopic instruments.

EDIT:  Steve got to it before me!

Since last update, I've completed the main construction of the Peashooter, and have continued to work on details, either improving/replacing existing items or adding to.

Probably one of the most visible details missing are the support fairings for the rigging wires on the underside of the aircraft.  Utilizing plastic sheet, the ends should be hollow some what to receive the wire, but there is only so much you can do in this tiny scale.

On the starboard side fuselage, there is a horn shape object.  Not really sure what it is, but have hollowed out both ends and added a short bit of 0.3mm brass tube in the front.

Three items still remain, the pitot tube, gunsight, and blast tube extenstions for the machine guns.  Notice these are all tubes, so I'm awaiting an order of some brass to scratch build these details.

In the meantime, I can start painting the engine and maybe lay down some white where the insignia will go.  I plan to make my own decals on clear decal film.

regards,

Jack

Thnaks jelliot, i will try that out. I have a 15 in the stash and i think a few otehrs that have that bare metal area. Last year i was working at RAF Lakenheath and everytime i saw one i was trying to work out how to get that look.

modelcrazy

Looking good Jeremy, I haven't heard from you in a while.

 

Thanks Steve,things have been a little delayed lately. I've been working on quite a few different kits, unfortunately my computer decided to crash on Christmas Day, so I havent had a lot of time to post stuff, I should be back up and running today. As for now, I'm using my sons Chromebook to do some posting.

I'll also be adding a few pics for the P-51b I've been working on in the Mustang GB.

@Bish, It just took me playing around on some scrap plastic and old kits to get the look of real burnt metal. What I found was the best was I started with a base of Duraluminum, then a light coat of pale burnt metal, followed by some highlighting with jet exhaust around panel lines and the business end of the engine.

jeliot, those F-15's are loking great. I love the look of the bare metal, that looks very realistic. I have been woundering how to do that myself.

CodyJ

Hey Bish!  Sorry it took me a bit to respond...

That osprey looks fantastic!!!

 

No problem, i kep falling behind myself. Thanks. And hopefully i can have the final pics up in a few weeks.

Looking good Jeremy, I haven't heard from you in a while.

Well, finally, some updated progress photos of the Double F-15E build. Still have a little work to do, adding pylons and weapons that I ordered. I'll be adding some hardware out of the Hasegawa Weapons D set. Then I'll do a coat of clear flat over everything and add the canopies.

Hey Bish!  Sorry it took me a bit to respond...

That osprey looks fantastic!!!

Thanks Jack,

After sanding on the seams last night, It was not all that bad, but more of an illusion of an uneven line.  This illusion is caused by the overspray from painting the interior.  It was driving my vision crazy until I shot the seam with some light gray primer.  

Thanks Scott and Steve.

Good progress on the B17, but I see what you mean about the uneven joints.  Shoud be straight forward clean up on that, but will take a bit of time.

regards,

Jack

Great detail on the Peashooter Jack.

Here is my current update on the B17F.  Well, everything was going ducky until I put the wings and fuselage together and it appears there are some misalignment and gaps.  Not too bad, just a little unexpected on a kit of this nature.  The plastic is really soft and bends and warps, again, nothing too major.  Here is the picture album from the past few days.  The rest of the night will be spent sanding and then applying a thin layer of putty.

Jack, that is crazy detailed!

Short update, ignition wires on.  There should be a set on the backside as well, but no room to get in there without ripping apart the previous detail work.  Wouldn't be that noticeable anyhow, unless one was specifically looking for them. 

Tail area, built up the base for ailerons with some sheet plastic.  This was to achieve a better square fit, and give more space to the rudder.  Also added control arms, and fixed the trim tab.

regards,
Jack

Thank you Steve, Bish, and Brandon.

The resin engine instructions don't list which kit it was designed for,  but instead list over 40 different aircraft types that used the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp.

It's possible AZ Model made the cowl a bit small, but I think mostly is a problem due to scale limitations.  I would probably have to grind it down to paper thinness for it to work.  So going with the uncovered engine, also leaving off the face plate - just like the kit engine, it looks like it was a doggie's chew toy. 

regards,

Jack