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  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, April 12, 2019 10:14 PM

Looking sharp with those tiny details

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    May 2015
Posted by Griffin25 on Friday, April 12, 2019 9:58 PM

Jack your attention to detail and the skill involved is incredible. Bravo. You might be crazy because it's crazy good! 

 

 

Griffin

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Friday, April 12, 2019 4:47 PM

Dwayne, great looking work there, particularly the engine - reminds me what I have to look forward on my build.

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So got the generators and fuel pump made out of brass rods.  Various diameters cut into different lengths and slide fitting them into one another. Some sanding too to obtain smooth curves.  White plastic sheet cut to form the fairings and attachment points to the wings:

1. - 12 volt generator

2. - fuel pump

3. - radio generator

 

Up next will be the Hythe gun camera and upper wing details....

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:50 PM

Hey LA,

No, I wasn't planning to take the Buffalo to the con.  I will be bringing a 1/72 Bf-109 I finished in October, and a T-34 I finshed in 2017.  The 109 will be in the Out of Box category.  I wasn't planning to enter anything, but a fellow IPMS local member encouraged me to enter. 

Still plugging away on the Buffalo, but not enough progress worth posting pics yet. 

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    April 2014
  • From: Australia
Posted by lostagain on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 11:27 PM

Zvezda, 

The Spit is looking great. I am looking forward to seeing it finished and in its setting.

Dwayne,

Is the Brewster planned to make an appearance at Noreastcon? Not much time left...

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Thursday, April 4, 2019 9:31 PM

Thanks guys.  I really appreciate all the kind comments.  Going to try to stay focused and keep working on this bird.

My local IPMS chapter has a convention next weekend, so that should be fun and help with motivation.  Noreastcon 2019, the 48th year the convention has been held.

I will be entering two kits with absolutely no expectation of getting an award.  Hoping to get some bargains for the stash, though.

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, April 4, 2019 2:18 PM

Looking good Dwayne that engine well done..

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    May 2015
Posted by Griffin25 on Thursday, April 4, 2019 2:12 PM

Dwayne that engine looks sweet!

 

 

Griffin

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Thursday, April 4, 2019 8:09 AM

Looking good, Dwayne. And I have to agree with the others, the engine will look great inside that cowl. 

 

 

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, April 4, 2019 7:46 AM

That does look look good! Love the wiring on the engine! Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, April 4, 2019 6:36 AM

Going together nicely Dwayne, like the look of the engine.

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

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 9:41 PM

A little more work done.  Fuselage closed and wings on.

 IMG_0952 by Dwayne Munk, on Flickr

Engine in

 IMG_0953 by Dwayne Munk, on Flickr

Wings on.  Starting to look like a plane.  Now for the seam work.  Putty, sand, rinse, repeat. 

 IMG_0956 by Dwayne Munk, on Flickr

 IMG_0957 by Dwayne Munk, on Flickr

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Monday, April 1, 2019 10:34 PM

Thank you Clif and Dwayne.

 

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, April 1, 2019 4:59 PM

@Zvezda, 

The camo pattern turn out great on that Spit!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, April 1, 2019 3:35 PM

Well lets hope you don't have to wait much longer Jack.

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

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Monday, April 1, 2019 1:20 PM

Jack: I will echo what has already been said...your eye for detail is incredible!

Zvezda: Your bird is looking sharp!  Safe travels!

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, April 1, 2019 11:23 AM

Jack: That detail work is incredible! 

Zvezda: The camo looks perfect!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Monday, April 1, 2019 10:28 AM

Thank you Nick and Bish.

Thanks also for the reminder of the time left in our GB.  I hope to get at least all the construction done by then.  I drew up some stencil work and sent out to be custom printed into decal form (back in December) but still waiting Confused

regards,

Jack

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, April 1, 2019 6:34 AM

Sopme more very nice detail there jack, looking very nice.

 

Quick reminder, we have 29 days left to run on this GB. But as always please don't rush to meet a deadline, carry on posting even when the GB is officially over.

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

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, April 1, 2019 6:32 AM

Zvezda, the Spit is coming on nicely anbd i do like the look of those trees. Can't wait to see this done.

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

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, April 1, 2019 3:20 AM

  zvezda very colorful spitfire looking good.

jack that PE is awesome you Do have an eye for detail.

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Monday, April 1, 2019 12:47 AM

Zvezda, thank you.  

Between the palm trees and the Spitfire, that is going to be quite a colourful scene.  Nice lay of paint on the main colours.

Slovenia!  I've been there a few times visiting relatives.

 

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    January 2013
  • From: Athens, Greece
Posted by Zvezda1980 on Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:42 PM

Very fast update: Camouflage colors were sprayed after the pattern was masked with Tamiya tape.

I am off for a business trip to Slovenia early morning, will be back Friday and I hope to make some better progress then.

 

  • Member since
    January 2013
  • From: Athens, Greece
Posted by Zvezda1980 on Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:37 PM

Jack: Outstanding! Workshop quality detail.

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Sunday, March 31, 2019 11:23 AM

Thank you Steve and Bruce.

Next up, I will tackle the wind driven generators.  The aircraft should be equipped with three of these, but the Matchbox kit only supplies one.

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Saturday, March 30, 2019 8:59 PM

modelcrazy

Jack,

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Surprise

 

I have to agree, absolutely amazing detail!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, March 30, 2019 8:55 PM

Jack,

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Surprise

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Saturday, March 30, 2019 8:36 PM

Bit more detail work ...

Drilled out some oblong access holes on the wheel covers.  I noticed on period photos that, at certain angles, there can be seen a singular spoke, so added a wire.

Before fixing the cabane struts underneath the cowl, have added some tubes across the width.  These will be the entry points for the rigging afterwards.

The Brengun PE gun ring sight arrived in the mail, so have added that detail.  This was so delicate that I decided to redo the stands that supported it, as well as those on the Aldis gun scope, just to keep things looking in scale.

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Saturday, March 30, 2019 11:16 AM

@Zvezda, 

The tree looks realistic, I like the method you used, and I'm looking forward to seeing the finish tree.

 

lostagain

Hogfants, the printing does look cool, good to hear your feedback after the fine nozzle is used. What software do you design the piece with?

@lostagain,

I used Siemens PLM NX10 to design the part. As soon as he has time to run the new print, I'll post the pictures. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, March 29, 2019 10:29 PM

lostagain
Steve, great work with the Stringbag, the paint finish is super. Like many of us, I have the same kit in the stash, do you recommend the PE rigging set? It looks like it a good rendition of the flat strap style rigging.

Absolutly, you can't go wrong.

I'd love to try another on now that I know the pitfalls.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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