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Roland Sachsenhofer
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32 7 July, 08:59
Roland Sachsenhofer
With these pictures I open the book report on Roden's Junkers D.1: I tried to extend the interior with some steel wire, the seat belts are from Eduard. For the detailing I downloaded the very interesting building instructions from Wingnut Wings for the large D.1 in 1:32, which is quite helpful if you want to have a good documentation as a basis for detailing. I'm also going to realise one of the WW variants, which I immediately liked: all in Dural/ NMF with only a minimal set of markings.
With these pictures I open the book report on Roden's Junkers D.1: I tried to extend the interior with some steel wire, the seat belts are from Eduard. For the detailing I downloaded the very interesting building instructions from Wingnut Wings for the large D.1 in 1:32, which is quite helpful if you want to have a good documentation as a basis for detailing. I'm also going to realise one of the WW variants, which I immediately liked: all in Dural/ NMF with only a minimal set of markings.
7 July, 09:03
bughunter
Watching!
I have done the short fuselage already, I hope one day I can do the long one too.
Is the engine painting finished? I can recommend the WNW manual for this, still available on WNW page.
Watching!
I have done the short fuselage already, I hope one day I can do the long one too.
Is the engine painting finished? I can recommend the WNW manual for this, still available on WNW page.
8 July, 20:44
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thanks for the tip - it's definitely a good one! The printed WNW instructions are next to me, so I want to use a little oily black on the top of the engine and add a little "brass"... But not only WNW instructions, also your excellent work is my reference.
Thanks for the tip - it's definitely a good one! The printed WNW instructions are next to me, so I want to use a little oily black on the top of the engine and add a little "brass"... But not only WNW instructions, also your excellent work is my reference.
9 July, 12:35
Roland Sachsenhofer
The fuselage of the D.1 is now closed, the only thing to be careful of was not to damage the corrugated sheet metal joints. A related issue arises with the leading edges of the wings: in my opinion, the prototype shows a continuous line around the leading edge.... this will be difficult to depict: I will try to get close to this with careful sanding and the same amount of reworking with a scalpel.
The fuselage of the D.1 is now closed, the only thing to be careful of was not to damage the corrugated sheet metal joints. A related issue arises with the leading edges of the wings: in my opinion, the prototype shows a continuous line around the leading edge.... this will be difficult to depict: I will try to get close to this with careful sanding and the same amount of reworking with a scalpel.
11 July, 07:09
bughunter
Yes to clean the wing seem is not that esay. I must admit I used also wings from another kit after I was not happy with the first try. I have both the long and short fuselage kits and the wings are the identical. But that shifts the problem only to a later date, when I will build the long one. A new Part PE set is waiting too 🙂
Yes to clean the wing seem is not that esay. I must admit I used also wings from another kit after I was not happy with the first try. I have both the long and short fuselage kits and the wings are the identical. But that shifts the problem only to a later date, when I will build the long one. A new Part PE set is waiting too 🙂
12 July, 16:49
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for your words, mates! - I completely agree that this is not an easy topic! My approach, which you can see started here, is to work on the front edge of the profile with a triangular file. I didn't even try to bring the corrugated sheet metal runs of the top and bottom together - that would be far too small for me - but simply used the file edge many times.... Well, in my opinion it looks at least a little better now than before, so I'll try to make it a little more precise....
Thank you for your words, mates! - I completely agree that this is not an easy topic! My approach, which you can see started here, is to work on the front edge of the profile with a triangular file. I didn't even try to bring the corrugated sheet metal runs of the top and bottom together - that would be far too small for me - but simply used the file edge many times.... Well, in my opinion it looks at least a little better now than before, so I'll try to make it a little more precise....
14 July, 08:57
Roland Sachsenhofer
The Alclad metal colours mercilessly bring out all the flaws and imperfections, especially when everything has already been trimmed to a high gloss in preparation for applying the decals like here! The Wingnut Wings instructions describe an effect called 'tiger stripes' on the wing sheeting, which I recreated using various aluminium and dural colours.
The Alclad metal colours mercilessly bring out all the flaws and imperfections, especially when everything has already been trimmed to a high gloss in preparation for applying the decals like here! The Wingnut Wings instructions describe an effect called 'tiger stripes' on the wing sheeting, which I recreated using various aluminium and dural colours.
18 July, 11:56
bughunter
The stripes are great - can be noticed, but both shades still looks like aluminium which it was.
The stripes are great - can be noticed, but both shades still looks like aluminium which it was.
18 July, 14:53
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you very much, mates!
The opinion on the 'tiger stripes' really really pleases me in a very motivating way!
Thank you very much, mates!
The opinion on the 'tiger stripes' really really pleases me in a very motivating way!
18 July, 18:15
Ludvík Kružík
Roland, your model looks very good. I really like the interior of the plane and the engine. Also your rendition of the corrugated sheet metal looks very realistic. 👍
Roland, your model looks very good. I really like the interior of the plane and the engine. Also your rendition of the corrugated sheet metal looks very realistic. 👍
20 July, 14:02
Roland Sachsenhofer
Ludvik, thank you for this comment, giving me a push to get the finishing steps done!
Ludvik, thank you for this comment, giving me a push to get the finishing steps done!
21 July, 06:54
Roland Sachsenhofer
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15 24 July, 04:57
Roland Sachsenhofer
Yesterday the A.90 Orlyonok thundered in front, here are a couple of pictures of this event! 🙂 I added a few things to the kit, such as the prominent framework in front of the cockpit, which I built "on sight" with suitable wire. I haven't been able to find out what it's for - aerials, windscreen wipers/cleaning? - but I know that it contributes quite prominently to the appearance. I also added the various aerials on the fuselage and engine.
Thanks again for the hint about the 'ironed' water behind and under the engine, that was an important tip and came in time, thanks to Robert!
Yesterday the A.90 Orlyonok thundered in front, here are a couple of pictures of this event! 🙂 I added a few things to the kit, such as the prominent framework in front of the cockpit, which I built "on sight" with suitable wire. I haven't been able to find out what it's for - aerials, windscreen wipers/cleaning? - but I know that it contributes quite prominently to the appearance. I also added the various aerials on the fuselage and engine.
Thanks again for the hint about the 'ironed' water behind and under the engine, that was an important tip and came in time, thanks to Robert!
24 July, 05:06
Robert Podkoński
Looks absolutely perfect, Roland! Chapeau bas! (I am happy that I have contributed a bit to this effect 😉 )
Looks absolutely perfect, Roland! Chapeau bas! (I am happy that I have contributed a bit to this effect 😉 )
24 July, 05:34
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for your appreciated comments - it is of course very motivating to receive such feedback!
Thank you for your appreciated comments - it is of course very motivating to receive such feedback!
24 July, 18:03
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you very much mates! In fact, the A.90 'floats' on two fine metal rods; I apologise for taking the freedom to wipe them away with the image processing.
Thank you very much mates! In fact, the A.90 'floats' on two fine metal rods; I apologise for taking the freedom to wipe them away with the image processing.
25 July, 07:58
bughunter
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Work in Progress: an early PfalzNový: 24 July, 18:55 1:48
To get a better position of the internal parts like seat I moved the floor a bit backward.
And yes, some control wires a...
Projekt: Pfalz D. III
8 24 July, 18:53
bughunter
After a health problem, I stopped modelling for a short time. I didn't want to continue the projects I had started because I wasn't in the mood for scratch modelling. I wanted to make a quick project - almost oob. Of course with a wooden propeller, because building one is just fun.
Working on two Pfalz D.IIIa (one as a triplane conversion) a long time ago was great fun and there was still a special kit waiting in my stash: a Limited Edition Dual Combo Pfalz D.III. No, I haven't forgotten the "a", this really is the forerunner of the D.IIIa. Eduard has re-released the D.IIIa kit often, but this Edition is from 2005 and was never released again. I hear some voices: Limited Editions are for collecting, not building. Never mind, I'm building the kit now!
I'm building the machine from the cover picture - and because there's a heart on it, I'm dedicating the build to my wife, who always supports me!
After a health problem, I stopped modelling for a short time. I didn't want to continue the projects I had started because I wasn't in the mood for scratch modelling. I wanted to make a quick project - almost oob. Of course with a wooden propeller, because building one is just fun.
Working on two Pfalz D.IIIa (one as a triplane conversion) a long time ago was great fun and there was still a special kit waiting in my stash: a Limited Edition Dual Combo Pfalz D.III. No, I haven't forgotten the "a", this really is the forerunner of the D.IIIa. Eduard has re-released the D.IIIa kit often, but this Edition is from 2005 and was never released again. I hear some voices: Limited Editions are for collecting, not building. Never mind, I'm building the kit now!
I'm building the machine from the cover picture - and because there's a heart on it, I'm dedicating the build to my wife, who always supports me!
24 July, 19:34
Kyle DeHart
Excellent to see you Frank!! I can't wait to follow along with this. Which is sure to be another beautiful build. Any edition…Limited, or otherwise sounds like something to build to me!! But maybe I'm doing things wrong. Ha!!
Excellent to see you Frank!! I can't wait to follow along with this. Which is sure to be another beautiful build. Any edition…Limited, or otherwise sounds like something to build to me!! But maybe I'm doing things wrong. Ha!!
25 July, 04:59
Erik
Zum Glück bist Du wieder fit! 👍
Sieht mal wieder klasse aus, die kleinen Steuerseile sind geil. 🙂
Zum Glück bist Du wieder fit! 👍
Sieht mal wieder klasse aus, die kleinen Steuerseile sind geil. 🙂
25 July, 06:19
gorby
Looks like an interesting project Frank. I must admit that I don't know much about WWI aircraft and your builds are often a lesson about the real machines as well as a lesson in modelling.
Looks like an interesting project Frank. I must admit that I don't know much about WWI aircraft and your builds are often a lesson about the real machines as well as a lesson in modelling.
25 July, 06:38
Steve K
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Atlantis (Revell) 1:120 B-29 SuperfortressNový: 25 July, 03:36 1:120
Projekt: Atlantis 1/120 B-29 Superfortress
Scratchbuilt
4 25 July, 03:35
Boris Grgic
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1/144 Trumpeter Rafale BNový: 25 July, 07:11 1:144
Projekt: 1/144 Trumpeter Rafale B
Scratchbuilt
2 25 July, 07:11
Alain H
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11 24 July, 12:05
Johan Tapilatu
chce tohle
chce tohle
German Navy Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1945 with Photo Etched Parts
Pit-Road 1:700
W154E 2015 Nové díly 25 July, 07:37
Bozzer
vlastní tuto položku
vlastní tuto položku
13 May, 15:39
Bozzer
Finally got my hands on this kit. It's been a long hunt, but in the stash it goes. I can't wait to retire and start building daily, like some of you guys do 🙂
Finally got my hands on this kit. It's been a long hunt, but in the stash it goes. I can't wait to retire and start building daily, like some of you guys do 🙂
13 May, 15:41
Martin Oostrom
Only 20 years before retirement kicks in. So I'll have to make do with weekends and vacations 😢
Only 20 years before retirement kicks in. So I'll have to make do with weekends and vacations 😢
22 July, 04:59
Bill Newcomer
Nice looking rig. I am 4 years away unless I choose sooner. Not that my wife would approve of the attempt.
Nice looking rig. I am 4 years away unless I choose sooner. Not that my wife would approve of the attempt.
23 July, 03:48
Bozzer
My plan of early retirement, went out of the window, when I got married in November. Right now, immigration costs, have set me back, close to £10,000.
Moving my wife from America, to the UK, has been the most stressful task, I've ever undertaken! The drain on my funds, has been immense. But the mental side, has been excruciating. It's a good job, she's a good cook 😉
My plan of early retirement, went out of the window, when I got married in November. Right now, immigration costs, have set me back, close to £10,000.
Moving my wife from America, to the UK, has been the most stressful task, I've ever undertaken! The drain on my funds, has been immense. But the mental side, has been excruciating. It's a good job, she's a good cook 😉
24 July, 15:59
Bozzer
Lol, excellent video of the late, great, Jerry Reed! Kinda reminds me of my ex! (The song, not Jerry!) Hopefully, the little lady will be here by October. The process is very long. It still amazes me, how people pay £15,000 for a rubber dinghy ride, across the channel, to come to this country? Risking their life, just to be turned around?
Lol, excellent video of the late, great, Jerry Reed! Kinda reminds me of my ex! (The song, not Jerry!) Hopefully, the little lady will be here by October. The process is very long. It still amazes me, how people pay £15,000 for a rubber dinghy ride, across the channel, to come to this country? Risking their life, just to be turned around?
25 July, 02:09
Martin Oostrom
Well, if I were from Gaza right now and I had the money, I just might go for a 25% chance to make it. Desperate people go for desperate measures.
Well, if I were from Gaza right now and I had the money, I just might go for a 25% chance to make it. Desperate people go for desperate measures.
25 July, 07:29
Christian Bruer
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28 7 July, 19:36
Christian Bruer
When I got a photo showing a Pz. I towing a Ju-87, possibly on an airfield in North Africa, I definetely want to build that scenery. The Pz. I is a mix of parts from S-Model Pz. I Ausf. A and B, the Ju-87 is Italeri. I bought some Quickboost add on parts which are designed to fit the Airfix kit, but with slightly modifications they although fit quite well the Italeri kit.
Happy Modelling, Christian
When I got a photo showing a Pz. I towing a Ju-87, possibly on an airfield in North Africa, I definetely want to build that scenery. The Pz. I is a mix of parts from S-Model Pz. I Ausf. A and B, the Ju-87 is Italeri. I bought some Quickboost add on parts which are designed to fit the Airfix kit, but with slightly modifications they although fit quite well the Italeri kit.
Happy Modelling, Christian
7 July, 19:44
Alec K
I saw (likely) the same photo and also thought it would make a great dio. Glad it will materialize in your capable hands Christian 👍
I saw (likely) the same photo and also thought it would make a great dio. Glad it will materialize in your capable hands Christian 👍
9 July, 00:05
Christian Bruer
Still enough place in the first row, welcome aboard Łukasz and Christian 🙂
Still enough place in the first row, welcome aboard Łukasz and Christian 🙂
10 July, 19:13
Christian Bruer
Nearly there, just a few bits and pieces to add before I can start the paintwork.
I got the SSMODEL Pz.I tracks. So far as can be see still in their printing frame they are looking quite nice.
Happy Modelling
Christian
Nearly there, just a few bits and pieces to add before I can start the paintwork.
I got the SSMODEL Pz.I tracks. So far as can be see still in their printing frame they are looking quite nice.
Happy Modelling
Christian
21 July, 11:32
Tom B.
Looking neat so far! Where did you order those 3D parts from? Been curious about those for a while now...
Looking neat so far! Where did you order those 3D parts from? Been curious about those for a while now...
21 July, 11:34
Christian Bruer
Thank you Tom and Alec. SSMODEL only has a shop at AliExpress. I was a bit hesitant to order there, because there is a lot of rumor about piracy products over there. But once I did not found something similar I want to order from them I registered and ordered at AliExpress. Payment was easy via PayPal and delivery absolutely in time. I also ordered one of the SSMODEL vehicles, Marder III Sd.Kfz.139 SSMODEL 1:72 72725. The details are top notch, but the printing quality in between excellent and poor. The chassis, tracks and single parts are excellent, but the gun mount and gun shield are not so nice. The gun mount is warped and the gun shield has a lot of steps on the inner and outer side. It also differs from the instructions where gun mount and shield are shown as separate parts but it was delivered as a single part. That makes it even more complicated to solve the issues. But I think I will give it a try for another scale 1/72 kit in the future.
Here the link to the shop:
de.aliexpress.com/st..ain.2.72a2xoWPxoWPcN
Thank you Tom and Alec. SSMODEL only has a shop at AliExpress. I was a bit hesitant to order there, because there is a lot of rumor about piracy products over there. But once I did not found something similar I want to order from them I registered and ordered at AliExpress. Payment was easy via PayPal and delivery absolutely in time. I also ordered one of the SSMODEL vehicles, Marder III Sd.Kfz.139 SSMODEL 1:72 72725. The details are top notch, but the printing quality in between excellent and poor. The chassis, tracks and single parts are excellent, but the gun mount and gun shield are not so nice. The gun mount is warped and the gun shield has a lot of steps on the inner and outer side. It also differs from the instructions where gun mount and shield are shown as separate parts but it was delivered as a single part. That makes it even more complicated to solve the issues. But I think I will give it a try for another scale 1/72 kit in the future.
Here the link to the shop:
de.aliexpress.com/st..ain.2.72a2xoWPxoWPcN
21 July, 14:08
Tom B.
Thanks for the reply, Christian 👍 It seems that their shop is one of the reliable outlets, then...nice!
Thanks for the reply, Christian 👍 It seems that their shop is one of the reliable outlets, then...nice!
22 July, 12:40
Bernd Grün
It turns out very well, Christian. 👌 Looking with interest for the final result.
It turns out very well, Christian. 👌 Looking with interest for the final result.
25 July, 07:07
Stuart Massey
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9th Armored Brigade, Royal Tank Corps WWII.Nový: 24 July, 19:36 1:35
Medium Tank M3 Grant Mk I, "Chicago", 3rd Squadron, Warwickshire Yeomanry.
The Grant was essentially the US M3 Lee Mediu...
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