Got all the parts cut out and cleaned up on the Bv. 238. I taped it together to check for fit problems. I think when people ask me what type of kit this is once I'm done, I'll say "putty". Anyway, a couple of shots of the test fit:
From the test fit, there are a lot of fit issues. One wingtip will need to be reconstructed (the top part is too small in length but too large in width), the engine nacelles will need lots of work, and the tail will need some reconstructive surgery. Plus the fuselage will require some serious bracing and squaring up (you can see in the pictures how the top of the fuselage bows downward). I'll also need to build a spar out of wood. My usual trick of using a straight steel rod or piece of metal here won't work since the wings have too much dihedral. Ahh, the joys of vac kits.
I've also figured out that I need to find a supply of leftover Bf. 109 engines - the engines on the Bv. 238 are a variant of those on the 109, and I really don't want to scratchbuild exhausts and propellers for all 6 engines. Anyone got any ideas or any source of real cheap 1/72 scale 109 kits?
Bruce