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Panzerjäger Hantoeig
You definitely can, between the wheels, if looking closely.

Trez
Perhaps you can add some plastic strip?

Panzerjäger Hantoeig
It is possible to add plastic strips, however that would require cutting out the leaf springs. Quite a bit of effort for that one I'd say, but not something I would shy away. In the end, Takom could have just molded that accurately and it won't need any modification.

Roland Sachsenhofer
In view of the start of this build, I was tempted by the following motto: "From ugly duckling to swan": the kit offers a number of interesting challenges, but gives an idea of the potential both as a model and as a representation of a true aircraft beauty! I will try my best to make the swan appear....
A first challenge: roughly moulded parts, poor fit and a wing that wants too much in a positive V-position.... A second challenge will follow in the form of a Vacu canopy that has turned yellow with age; this will give me the opportunity to try out the doing in Vac-canopy myself. More of that next time...

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat here, too 🙂

Roland Sachsenhofer
It's a pleasure!

Transall NG
Nice aircraft !
One was used in the last phase of the New Guinea gold rush in the 30's...
Good luck !
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Cuajete
Great, Roland!
I would like to see the steps you follow when making the Vac-canopy.

J35J
Very intresting project! Taking a seat.

Alex K
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Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for your interest, I appreciate it!
Cuajete, I'd be happy to show you a few photos of the progress of the construction and application of the self-moulded Vac canopy. It seems to have produced a reasonable result so far....

Erik Leijdens
An unusual subject Roland! No doubt you will end up with a fantastic result

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for your trust and encouragement, Erik!

Cuajete
Many thanks, Roland!
Great job with the putty party and vacuum canopy 👍

What thermoformer did you use?

Thomas Kolb
This look like an intriguing project, but she's definitely a putty queen! I am super impressed with the vac-forming!

Łukasz Gliński
Can't miss that swan

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you very much for the answers, mates! I'll show you a few new pictures from today: the surfaces have been reworked with 2000 grit sandpaper (even if it may not look like it, dusty as the "duckling" still is) to prepare it for a first coat of paint. This will certainly show the need for correction! 🙂

Nicolas
I'll grap a seat. Nice work so far.

Roland Sachsenhofer
Feel very welcome, Nicolas! 🙂

Roland Sachsenhofer
New pictures of the current state of construction: the 'Baby Clipper' still looks very dark, but in the next step it will get an 'Azur' blue underside, which will be completed by 'Middle Stone' and 'Dark Earth' on the upper sides. Since prototype photos already show this machine with heavy signs of use and weathering, I will endeavour to achieve a similar look here.

Finn
Looking good indeed

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you Finn!

Cuajete
Nice preshading, Roland 👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you mate!

Roland Sachsenhofer
The 'Baby Clipper' has lost some of its elegance with all the rods and struts, but has gained in authenticity. A certain amount of effort is required to reconstruct the entire antenna equipment - not exactly a small amount - but also the structurally necessary struts: the kit manufacturer Azur does not provide any information here, let alone that it would put material for this in the box. The entire superstructure at the top of the engine nacelle is the result of own research. Everything was made from wire, cable insulation (exhaust pipes) and MG muzzles joined together (pitot tubes). The floats under the wings are braced with super-fine steel wire, which, by the way, is a very versatile material. The instructions also make no reference to the tailplane struts, which were also made by the builder.
However, most of the work has gone into the undercarriage! This was, to summarise, so heavily modified that it can actually be described as newly constructed from etched parts and wire from the leftover box.

So, I've already written a lot, but there's one more point: I'm particularly curious to see how my first self-built Vacu canopy performs on this project. I'm a bit anxious, but also very excited to see what the unmasking that will soon follow will show!

Marko
interesting to see how you build such a great model from a challenging kit.👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Glad to hear it, thank you!

Cuajete
I agree with Marko.
A challenge with great resolution. Great job so far, Roland. And very nice painting job 👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for these motivating words, quite appreciated!! On now to the final act of this project...

Thomas Kolb
I agree with all comments above. I must say, I like way you attached the wires and struts - usually there is a bit of a lump of superglue where they attach to the fuselage, but you managed to make the connection points very neat.

Mike Montgomery
Cool plane. I had not even heard of this one before.

Mr D
Coming along really well 👌
Like the seats and engine 👍👍 nice project

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thanks mates for all the motivating responses! Thomas, I try to solve the problem of gluing in wires by always drilling holes at both ends, into which I then 'clamp' the wire that has been cut off a little too long. Before gluing, I let some glue into the opening via a wire tip and then insert the wire within the time that the glue remains liquid. This usually works more or less well, I'm glad you like it.

Roland Sachsenhofer
From ugly duckling to..... well, the Fairchild F.91 is now finished! I am pleased to be able to present it to you - also because it was not an easy build in some parts. One of the new features is the use of a deep-drawn cockpit canopy for the first time, as you can see in this build report. Incidentally, the windows on the fuselage are not from the kit, but clear film cut as accurately as possible - at least it looks better.
Thank you for your interest and your comments, mates!

Robert Podkoński
Great job, Roland. Chapeau bas!

Nicolas
Congrats. Great modell. 👍

Transall NG
Nicely built !
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Mr D
Very nice 💯% well done 👍👍.
Really like it, Do you have a vacform?? Or did you make something up ?
Nice kit/subject 👌

Łukasz Gliński
True swan - outstanding job, out of those soap-ish parts 👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for your comments, which make me happy and motivate me! Mr D, I've actually had a small thermoforming machine for a few weeks now, which after a bit of testing has been used here for the first time in 'live action'. It's interesting to note that there seems to be some interesting equipment and techniques for modellers in the dental field.

Mr D
Thanks, l think I've seen the one you mean, be handy item.
I broke the canopy on my little 1:144 mig-23 polishing it !!
I had to make one best l could with toaster n paintbrush end.🙄🤣
Not perfect....but at least l could finish the model." Disclaimer .. not recommending this technique" 🤣
Thanks for advice.👍

David Taylor
Nice.

Marko
Became a great model.👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Mates, thank you very much for the comments! Mr D, you were successful and didn't give in - congratulations!

Cuajete
Very nice job and fantastic result, Roland. The pics are great. I like it so much. Congrats!
Unfortunately I have several kits with the transparent parts in vacu yellowed by time. What dental equipment did you use as a thermoforming machine? Thanks!

Ronan
Very nice, as always 👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you for the positive feedback! Really appreciated! Cuajete, I'll send you a link to the machine I'm using
cncest.com/at/produc..j1T5cXBoCL0cQAvD_BwE

Neuling
Wieder ein Knaller. Bei Roland wird es nie langweilig ....... 👍👍

J35J
Another great one! Congrats 👍🏻

Cuajete
Vielen Dank, Roland! 👍

Roland Sachsenhofer
Your comments are really appreciated, mates! 🙂

Mr D
a.aliexpress.com/_EH8p4pT

Above is a link to small beginners vacuum form machine.
I've been considering one 🤔🤣

Roland Sachsenhofer
This is exactly the same make in almost the same design as the one I have. I've had good experiences with it - you need time to experiment, especially when it comes to the material used (not all too thin), but then you can get perfect results.

Rick Ellis
Just read your review on Hyperscale. End result looks nice. You have more patience than I.

Roland Sachsenhofer
I say thank you very much, Rick!

Clement
Impressive craftsmanship and dedication. Many of us (myself included) would have sent it to the bin instead.

Wim van der Luijt
Wow! that is an epic project, just had a look a your build post.....very nice! There is one 1:48 A7V on the market, but your looks better, much better....

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wilky
Another masterpiece.
There is an A7V in Australia.
We Aussies are good at pinching, I mean acquiring things

gorby
Thanks mates. 🙂
Wim: I wasn't impressed with the Gasoline range either and certainly not impressed with the prices. Mine cost probably 1/3 of what that kit cost and I enormously enjoyed the built – probably more so than any kit I've ever done.

Wilky: At least the Aussies had the sense to save one – I'm glad they did.

wilky
We have the only original 262 also

Rui S
Beautifully amazing 👍
Umbeliveble scratch work.
Not my scale but I'M without words. Incredible

gorby
Thanks Rui. Coming from one of the best armour modellers on here, that means a lot. 🙂

Angel Yovtshev
Amazing, Gorby!
Hat off to you!

gorby
Thanks Angel. 🙂
Not anywhere near your league, just the first steps.😉

Alec K
Holy s#*t Gorby. This is AmazIng! I am about halfway done reading the brexit thread and... the rivets, THE RIVETS!!! Very educational, and definitely very entertaining. Not surprised you left this boring lot for the "others"😉 😄. I am starting a scratchbuilding project myself, but it will be of kinder garden variety compared to your undertaking. Cheers 👍

Nathan Dempsey
Wow, impressive work Gorby. The build log on Brexit is awesome. I'm going to use that rivet idea for sure! Oh and I did get the Kryten reference. I saw an episode filmed!

gorby
Thanks very much mates!😉
The rivets were far from the most enjoyable part of the build but these early tanks would look naked without them. I'll look forward to your scratch-build Alec, no doubt it will be astounding.

Rui S
Thank you for your nice words gorbygould, but I think they're a bit exaggerated. I've still a lot to learn with Mates here, including with you 🙂

gorby
With forums like this, there is always something new to learn - if you want to. 🙂

Rui S
Yes, I agree 🙂 Wise words

Neuling
Impressive work!

gorby
Thanks very much Neuling. 🙂

Scott Dutton
Beautiful work, just finished one in 35th but doesn't compare well done

Bart Goesaert
beautiful work.. only thing that comes to mind is the floating of the tank on the barbwire... but very, very nice build and groundwork...

Tim Heimer
Nice work!

gorby
Thanks very much mates. 🙂
Scott: I was well impressed with your build and I referred to your photos to help with mine, so thanks.
Bart: Yes that bugs me as well. I did put a load of lead inside the tank, but it isn't heavy enough to weigh it down sufficiently. I'm going with the experimental super extra heavy-duty barbed wire excuse.😉

Bart Goesaert
add some treeroot underneeth?

gorby
Good idea.

Scott Dutton
If need any more photos let me know, colleague just sent some from his museum visit of the original wh9ch he is happy I can pass on

gorby
Thanks for the offer Scott but I've mentally moved on to my new project. 🙂
My workroom needs to be stripped and rebuild before that can start though. 🙁

bughunter
Tanks are not my metier, but this 100% scratched model is really impressive 😳 Very nice ideas in build report, and even the tracks are scratched 👍

gorby
Thanks very much Frank, your praise has made my day! 🙂
Up until this, tanks were of little interest to me, but I thoroughly enjoyed this build, probably more than any model I've ever done. It kept my brain working right to the end. I'm not saying that there will be no more aircraft from me, but there will certainly be more AFV in my near future. 👍

Jean-Michel Tilquin
Wow! I missed this one, but the view from the trend is impressive, so real!

gorby
Thanks very much Jean-Michel. I'm glad you like it. 🙂

Spanjaard
What a great job!!!! I knew I was missing some great builds in those months that I was out of SCM

Spanjaard
Superb job mate

gorby
Thanks very much Spanjaard!

Dale Marston
Very Nice.

gorby
Thanks Dale 👍

CaptGPF
Wow! The only thing that is missing are terrified soldiers running for their lives!

Pietro De Angelis
Stunning job, congrats!

gorby
Thanks Capt & Pietro.
I would have loved to add some figures Capt, but certainly at the time this was built there were no WWI British troops available in 1/48.

Bohrmann
Well done! Again, hats off to your scratch building skills Too bad there are no pictures of the building process.

gorby
Thanks Bohrmann. 👍
I did do a full build report...on another site, a site which has now unfortunately died. It was only yesterday I removed the dead link to the report - I don't know if that pushed this post to the top of the feed, I though that just happened when you added more photos.
Thanks all for your comments and likes. 🙂

Kesa Tiho
Breathtaking. Simply breathtaking

gorby
Thanks Kesa. This was my first full scratch build - I only built it because there wasn't many WWI vehicles or tanks in 1/48 at the time. It sort of got me hooked on scratch building. 🙂

Kesa Tiho
Well man good for you. I assume scrach building is pretty hard so you've definitely outdone yourself. And with all the small details i assume you've got a pretty steady hand for a man your age (no offence ofcourse)

gorby
It's easier that you think Kesa, although it probably best if you start with adding small bits on kits.

Guy Rump
Excellent job! congrats! 👍

Jan Peters
That is a real fine job! 👍🏻👍🏻

gorby
Thanks mates. 👍

Mark de Boer
Great job, looks amazing.

gorby
Thanks Mark. 🙂

George Trainor
Looks absolutely tremendous

gorby
Thanks George. 👍

Lebloge
Wonderful work !!

gorby
Thanks Lebloge.

Randy Kriegel
Awesome

gorby
Thanks Randy. 👍

Mr James
Beautiful work. That camo paint and the weathering is top notch.

gorby
Thanks very much Mr James. 🙂

Patrick van Veen
That looks amazing

gorby
Thanks Patrick. I was very pleased how it turned out.

Alexander Grivonev
Wow, any chance of getting WiP pictures? Amazing 👍👍

gorby
Thanks Alexander.
There used to be a WiP on another site but that no longer exists. I've been asked a few times for some photos of the build so I if get a chance I'll post some - no promises though.

gorby
I've been asked on a few occasions to show some work in progress photos so as I've finally managed to get some I've added a few.
You should feel relieved I haven't posted every photo of the build and I've whittled the original, many thousand word essay into significantly shorter, easily forgettable segments. 🙂

Pietro De Angelis
Literally "terrifying work",
congratulations Gorby,
especially for the spirit with which you faced it!
Admiration and respect...

gorby
Thanks very much Pietro.
It was very daunting when I started as it was my first full scratch-build, but I ended up really enjoying it. 🙂

Mr D
Brilliant 👌 looks great, impressive 😀👍

gorby
Thanks Mr D. 🙂

Sören Bartusch
Whow! Simply stunning