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Fw 190A Early Versions (A-2, A-3, A-4, A-4 trop) Royal Class / Dual Combo
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R0016 2017 新パーツ 31 October, 17:23
L.J. Greenwood
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Gladiator Heavy Armored Fighting Suit G3 Late Production Type (two kits included)
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Skyhiker
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Focke Wulf Ta 152 H-1 (1970 tooling / Scratch)1:72
Canopy hooks for the pressurized seal made.
プロジェクト: Focke-Wulf Ta 152 H
98 27 January, 18:23
Skyhiker
My next big project is turning this FROG into a Prince. Wish me luck I'm going to need it.
My next big project is turning this FROG into a Prince. Wish me luck I'm going to need it.
27 January, 18:25
Nicolas
I'm following. In my opinion the Ta-152H is the most beautiful plane of WW II. I got the kit from Kora in my stash and hope to start the build in spring this year. Good luck and, above all, have fun building it.
I'm following. In my opinion the Ta-152H is the most beautiful plane of WW II. I got the kit from Kora in my stash and hope to start the build in spring this year. Good luck and, above all, have fun building it.
27 January, 20:18
Skyhiker
Nicolas, I agree. It's a long, lean, fighting machine as they say. Definitely one of the more elegant designs to come out of the war.
Nicolas, I agree. It's a long, lean, fighting machine as they say. Definitely one of the more elegant designs to come out of the war.
27 January, 22:10
Skyhiker
I had to widen the fuselage today, in order to make space, before I scratch build the cockpit.
I had to widen the fuselage today, in order to make space, before I scratch build the cockpit.
29 January, 01:47
Martin Nevo
this is going to be awsome.
I am picking kits that are near perfect so I have fun.
but there are also people who pick not-so-perfect-kits like this Ta152 and they still have loads of fun!
GL 🙂
this is going to be awsome.
I am picking kits that are near perfect so I have fun.
but there are also people who pick not-so-perfect-kits like this Ta152 and they still have loads of fun!
GL 🙂
31 January, 13:12
Skyhiker
Well mostly I pick not-so-perfect-kits because I'm a cheap skate. I'd rather pay 6 euros than 40 for a kit. I do have some moderately priced kits and they are a lot faster and fun to make, but often I just have the need to challenge myself and see where my skill level is at.
Well mostly I pick not-so-perfect-kits because I'm a cheap skate. I'd rather pay 6 euros than 40 for a kit. I do have some moderately priced kits and they are a lot faster and fun to make, but often I just have the need to challenge myself and see where my skill level is at.
31 January, 17:56
Moreno Baruffini
@Skyhiker: I totally like your approach and I think you did a great start!
@Skyhiker: I totally like your approach and I think you did a great start!
31 January, 19:16
Martin Nevo
same here @Skyhiker, I really like the 6eur price point. so affordable. probably thats why I started to look into the 1/144 scale 🙂
same here @Skyhiker, I really like the 6eur price point. so affordable. probably thats why I started to look into the 1/144 scale 🙂
31 January, 19:58
Jennifer Franklin
Excellent work on the exhausts, and the cockpit is coming along nicely.
Excellent work on the exhausts, and the cockpit is coming along nicely.
2 February, 03:24
Skyhiker
I did a bit more today but I can't seem to get any images to upload. Anyone else having these problems?
I did a bit more today but I can't seem to get any images to upload. Anyone else having these problems?
2 February, 19:03
Treehugger
Looking at photo #17 I want to give a tip:
I would be a little careful keeping the roll of masking tape on the table. I like keeping them in a holder, or placed in a bag, to avoid the side of the roll picking up all kind of dirt.
Looking at photo #17 I want to give a tip:
I would be a little careful keeping the roll of masking tape on the table. I like keeping them in a holder, or placed in a bag, to avoid the side of the roll picking up all kind of dirt.
2 February, 19:10
Skyhiker
Yes, I keep my tapes in a bag but it doesn't seem to help as well as it should. I think I need a better bag. When I photograph things at this scale there is more dust than I realize.
Yes, I keep my tapes in a bag but it doesn't seem to help as well as it should. I think I need a better bag. When I photograph things at this scale there is more dust than I realize.
2 February, 19:18
Jennifer Franklin
I can finally upload my images again now, I was having problems too.
I can finally upload my images again now, I was having problems too.
2 February, 20:13
Skyhiker
Treehugger I cleaned my tape and got a new bag. Thanks for pointing that out. No need for fuzzy tape.
Treehugger I cleaned my tape and got a new bag. Thanks for pointing that out. No need for fuzzy tape.
2 February, 20:20
Skyhiker
I have to take a break and will be back in a week. I must say I am in love with this plane. It's really a beautiful design with those long wings. I can't wait to get back to it.
I have to take a break and will be back in a week. I must say I am in love with this plane. It's really a beautiful design with those long wings. I can't wait to get back to it.
8 February, 06:54
Guy Rump
I'm going to build this one from my stash this year, definitely following! 👍
I'm going to build this one from my stash this year, definitely following! 👍
8 February, 14:14
Skyhiker
The canopy was totally uneven and so I decided to do the risky thing and file it from the inside. Hopefully I didn't just ruin it.
The canopy was totally uneven and so I decided to do the risky thing and file it from the inside. Hopefully I didn't just ruin it.
2 March, 13:17
Skyhiker
This kit has its flaws but nothing that can't be corrected with a little bit of skill. Are there more accurate kits out there that are easier to build - yes. But the modern trend of wanting perfect kits seems counter to the art of modeling. If you have ever built a model from a block of wood you wouldn't call this kit useless. Challenging or time consuming I can agree with but it is not crap.
This kit has its flaws but nothing that can't be corrected with a little bit of skill. Are there more accurate kits out there that are easier to build - yes. But the modern trend of wanting perfect kits seems counter to the art of modeling. If you have ever built a model from a block of wood you wouldn't call this kit useless. Challenging or time consuming I can agree with but it is not crap.
10 April, 08:09
Skyhiker
I haven't given up yet. Sometimes life forces me to take breaks but I hope to get back into this one soon. I have to put a lot of tiny details in the cockpit next and I need the right head space for that. Kits like these take time and often I will start easier kits mid process to keep things flowing. I absolutely agree that reboxing old kits without a mold date is deceptive. Thankfully with this site we can look up the history and sometimes see the sprues before buying anything. I've only had one kit that I couldn't do anything with. I bought it for 20 bucks opened up and threw it directly in the trash. That was a Top Gun F/A-18 Hornet snap kit, which really was a piece of shit.
I haven't given up yet. Sometimes life forces me to take breaks but I hope to get back into this one soon. I have to put a lot of tiny details in the cockpit next and I need the right head space for that. Kits like these take time and often I will start easier kits mid process to keep things flowing. I absolutely agree that reboxing old kits without a mold date is deceptive. Thankfully with this site we can look up the history and sometimes see the sprues before buying anything. I've only had one kit that I couldn't do anything with. I bought it for 20 bucks opened up and threw it directly in the trash. That was a Top Gun F/A-18 Hornet snap kit, which really was a piece of shit.
10 April, 16:03
Remco van Haren
Following. Really looking forward to the end result.
Especially since I built this kit myself last year. Although I didn't put so much effort and detail into it as you are doing.
Following. Really looking forward to the end result.
Especially since I built this kit myself last year. Although I didn't put so much effort and detail into it as you are doing.
10 April, 21:29
Skyhiker
Worked on the canopy and tried to figure out how the scratch built cockpit will fit into the body.
Worked on the canopy and tried to figure out how the scratch built cockpit will fit into the body.
2 May, 23:45
Skyhiker
Trez your message is pretty cryptic. Are you talking about panel lines or internal wing structures? The last photo is just a dry fit. I haven't started with dealing with any panel lines yet. I've been working on the inside of the wing walls to make something that gives an impression of space for the wheels.
Trez your message is pretty cryptic. Are you talking about panel lines or internal wing structures? The last photo is just a dry fit. I haven't started with dealing with any panel lines yet. I've been working on the inside of the wing walls to make something that gives an impression of space for the wheels.
6 May, 11:45
Skyhiker
Trez, thanks for your ideas. I'm using a lot of photos and the instructions from a 1:32 model to help figure out what is going on. This little model is a challenge to correct but I'm having fun pushing my skills and learning as I go.
Trez, thanks for your ideas. I'm using a lot of photos and the instructions from a 1:32 model to help figure out what is going on. This little model is a challenge to correct but I'm having fun pushing my skills and learning as I go.
6 May, 15:36
Skyhiker
I worked out most of the cockpit issues today. It's not perfect but I got it in there.
I worked out most of the cockpit issues today. It's not perfect but I got it in there.
15 May, 23:09
Skyhiker
Moreno, I'm glad you're liking it. This is kinda pushing my skills a bit. We'll see what happens in the end together.
Moreno, I'm glad you're liking it. This is kinda pushing my skills a bit. We'll see what happens in the end together.
15 May, 23:11
Skyhiker
Getting this kit to accept a cockpit was like pounding a square peg through a round hole. I had to reshape the whole damn fuselage.
Getting this kit to accept a cockpit was like pounding a square peg through a round hole. I had to reshape the whole damn fuselage.
16 May, 03:35
Patrick Hagelstein
Whoah!!! Amazing what you did to that old tooling! Very cool to watch! 👍🏼
Whoah!!! Amazing what you did to that old tooling! Very cool to watch! 👍🏼
16 May, 15:20
Bruce Huxtable
Really liking what you're doing, Skyhiker, and learning lots too. Impressed with your skills 🙂
Really liking what you're doing, Skyhiker, and learning lots too. Impressed with your skills 🙂
16 May, 19:43
Skyhiker
Łukasz the shape of the hood is really off in the kit. The superglue is just material for me to try and sculpt into a better hood.
Łukasz the shape of the hood is really off in the kit. The superglue is just material for me to try and sculpt into a better hood.
16 May, 20:26
Skyhiker
No, It's just cheap super glue from a discount store that I poured right from the tube and hardened with accelerator.
No, It's just cheap super glue from a discount store that I poured right from the tube and hardened with accelerator.
16 May, 22:08
Skyhiker
Well the fine engraving blade I just bought broke within a day of use. Very frustrating.
Well the fine engraving blade I just bought broke within a day of use. Very frustrating.
23 May, 14:42
Skyhiker
Luckily I bought a .02 mm blade in addition to the .01 mm that broke. It will have to do even though I would prefer the lines to be a little bit thinner.
Luckily I bought a .02 mm blade in addition to the .01 mm that broke. It will have to do even though I would prefer the lines to be a little bit thinner.
23 May, 15:06
Patrick Hagelstein
Amazing progress! Once you go the route of updating such an old kit, there's no way back, is there?
Amazing progress! Once you go the route of updating such an old kit, there's no way back, is there?
24 May, 22:19
Skyhiker
Thanks Patrick, your right there is always more to discover and do. I'm having fun with it. Of course I have no idea what it will look like in the end. I'm spending far too many hours allowing myself to be lost in process. But if that's what it takes, why not?
Thanks Patrick, your right there is always more to discover and do. I'm having fun with it. Of course I have no idea what it will look like in the end. I'm spending far too many hours allowing myself to be lost in process. But if that's what it takes, why not?
24 May, 23:19
Skyhiker
It's amazing how every kit I look at of a FW Ta 152 H is different. All the photos of the original aircraft are so blurry that details are impossible to pick out, so I'm left with looking at kits and guessing which ones are correct.
It's amazing how every kit I look at of a FW Ta 152 H is different. All the photos of the original aircraft are so blurry that details are impossible to pick out, so I'm left with looking at kits and guessing which ones are correct.
26 May, 01:25
Skyhiker
Anyone out there with a book on the TA 152? I'm trying to figure out if the top of the flaps have a vertical line down the center of them or not. From underneath there is a line there but I am getting conflicting images of the top surface. Can anyone post a decent image?
Anyone out there with a book on the TA 152? I'm trying to figure out if the top of the flaps have a vertical line down the center of them or not. From underneath there is a line there but I am getting conflicting images of the top surface. Can anyone post a decent image?
28 May, 16:28
DerMattes
I looked through some of my books and picture collection. But to find even a picture of the Ta152 is rare. 🙁
I looked through some of my books and picture collection. But to find even a picture of the Ta152 is rare. 🙁
28 May, 17:06
Skyhiker
Thanks Mattes. There are a few decent books out there but they go for 80 Euros and I can't afford that. I doubt the library would have anything worth while. Maybe the model shop will let me look through one of their books but usually they are sealed in foil. Hopefully someone here has something. Getting panel lines correct is not so easy. Even worse are the rivets.
Thanks Mattes. There are a few decent books out there but they go for 80 Euros and I can't afford that. I doubt the library would have anything worth while. Maybe the model shop will let me look through one of their books but usually they are sealed in foil. Hopefully someone here has something. Getting panel lines correct is not so easy. Even worse are the rivets.
28 May, 17:49
Skyhiker
I found this image which clearly shows the flaps divide in two sections. Interestingly the sections are not even like the underside.
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I found this image which clearly shows the flaps divide in two sections. Interestingly the sections are not even like the underside.
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29 May, 05:48
DerMattes
Maybe this would be helpful? flugzeugclassic.de/f..hlands-bester-jaeger
I do not have the magazine, but kind of stumbled over the link 😉
Maybe this would be helpful? flugzeugclassic.de/f..hlands-bester-jaeger
I do not have the magazine, but kind of stumbled over the link 😉
31 May, 13:34
Skyhiker
Thanks Ben, this kit gets a bad rap. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. Of course I am putting a lot of work into it to make it better. But if its done straight out of the box it's not that bad. The backwards propeller is a stupid engineering mistake but that's an easy fix.
Thanks Ben, this kit gets a bad rap. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. Of course I am putting a lot of work into it to make it better. But if its done straight out of the box it's not that bad. The backwards propeller is a stupid engineering mistake but that's an easy fix.
31 May, 23:54
Skyhiker
Yeah, I was a little heavy handed, but it's not a problem. I just glued it back together. I prefer trenching and filling over trying to get the lines the exact depth overall and then accidentally sanding away lines. The only problem with using this method is the deep panel lines can make the model unstable in places if you are not careful. But in the end it should all work out.
Yeah, I was a little heavy handed, but it's not a problem. I just glued it back together. I prefer trenching and filling over trying to get the lines the exact depth overall and then accidentally sanding away lines. The only problem with using this method is the deep panel lines can make the model unstable in places if you are not careful. But in the end it should all work out.
7 June, 21:47
Skyhiker
I am slowly moving forward on the panel lines behind the scenes. This is the part I have to force my way through because I don't really enjoy it. But it is coming along and I could have some photos soon.
I am slowly moving forward on the panel lines behind the scenes. This is the part I have to force my way through because I don't really enjoy it. But it is coming along and I could have some photos soon.
2 July, 18:21
Skyhiker
Thank you Moreno, re-scribing is definitely the part that's the least fun for me too. Some days I have to force myself just to do one line. If you do that once a day eventually it gets done. But yeah, re-scribing sucks.
Thank you Moreno, re-scribing is definitely the part that's the least fun for me too. Some days I have to force myself just to do one line. If you do that once a day eventually it gets done. But yeah, re-scribing sucks.
6 July, 16:21
Skyhiker
Big step made with attaching the wings. It makes me feel like I am moving forward after all.
Big step made with attaching the wings. It makes me feel like I am moving forward after all.
7 July, 14:33
Pietro De Angelis
An impressive amount of work, your patience and skills are incredible, congrats!
An impressive amount of work, your patience and skills are incredible, congrats!
11 July, 20:02
Thomas Kolb
Wow, what an insane amount of work you put into this project! I am humbled by your perseverance and attention to detail!
Wow, what an insane amount of work you put into this project! I am humbled by your perseverance and attention to detail!
12 July, 03:34
Skyhiker
Thanks Thomas, I enjoy the process of trying to figure out how to do stuff. The model is just an added bonus in the end.
Thanks Thomas, I enjoy the process of trying to figure out how to do stuff. The model is just an added bonus in the end.
12 July, 13:20
Skyhiker
Thanks Moreno. I'm having fun with it, mostly. The panel lines were a drag but I got through that part. Hopefully after the primer I won't have to any major touch ups. But we will see. One step at a time...
Thanks Moreno. I'm having fun with it, mostly. The panel lines were a drag but I got through that part. Hopefully after the primer I won't have to any major touch ups. But we will see. One step at a time...
13 July, 16:13
Vincent
Watching you making process is indeed great to watch. The plane is starting to look great!
Watching you making process is indeed great to watch. The plane is starting to look great!
16 July, 22:54
Moreno Baruffini
Wow! How do you filled the lines? How was you able to calculate the exact quantity?
Wow! How do you filled the lines? How was you able to calculate the exact quantity?
17 July, 05:43
Skyhiker
Moreno, I used an engraving tool to cut deep lines and then I rubbed white putty into them. By rubbing the excess off it automatically brings the lines to just below the surface of the model. As the lines dry they also shrink a bit. So, it was not too hard to do. The trick is to use enough water and a brush to apply the putty and to use enough water on a paper towel or cotton bud to remove the excess. Hard to get to areas need to be cleaned up with a wooden tooth pick.
Moreno, I used an engraving tool to cut deep lines and then I rubbed white putty into them. By rubbing the excess off it automatically brings the lines to just below the surface of the model. As the lines dry they also shrink a bit. So, it was not too hard to do. The trick is to use enough water and a brush to apply the putty and to use enough water on a paper towel or cotton bud to remove the excess. Hard to get to areas need to be cleaned up with a wooden tooth pick.
17 July, 06:01
Robert Podkoński
I never would believe that the base kit is a Revell's offering.... Awesome job!
I never would believe that the base kit is a Revell's offering.... Awesome job!
17 July, 06:31
Skyhiker
I worked on some details today. Tomorrow I will give it another coat of primer and hopefully start the riveting.
I worked on some details today. Tomorrow I will give it another coat of primer and hopefully start the riveting.
17 July, 21:24
Skyhiker
I am debating with myself when the best time to do riveting is. If you do it before priming you run the risk of filling the holes. If you do it after priming it makes it harder to correct mistakes. If you do it after the final paint job you run the risk of fucking everything up. Anyone have any experience with riveting?
I am debating with myself when the best time to do riveting is. If you do it before priming you run the risk of filling the holes. If you do it after priming it makes it harder to correct mistakes. If you do it after the final paint job you run the risk of fucking everything up. Anyone have any experience with riveting?
19 July, 13:17
Alec K
Regarding riveting: I have done it before priming but I don't see why you could not do it after. You'l have to sand after as the riveter leaves 'rings' around each divot (as it pushes the plastic out). In my experience, a thin coat of primer has negligible impact on the rivet holes (if it had, this would be a problem with any factory-riveted kit).
Regarding riveting: I have done it before priming but I don't see why you could not do it after. You'l have to sand after as the riveter leaves 'rings' around each divot (as it pushes the plastic out). In my experience, a thin coat of primer has negligible impact on the rivet holes (if it had, this would be a problem with any factory-riveted kit).
20 July, 23:38
Skyhiker
Alec, I tend to agree with you. My thoughts on doing the riveting after the primer was that the rivets may remain a bit better defined. But I am not convinced. I think I will have to do some tests for the future. By riveting before and after the primer on some styrene, then spraying a color coat over both should give me a better idea of which I prefer. Right now I feel like I prefer not doing it at all, because riveting is a pain. But that's just me feeling sorry for myself for wanting to do a half way decent job on this kit. I do wish I could find some reliable riveting guides for this plane. It seems like everyone is just guessing at it.
Alec, I tend to agree with you. My thoughts on doing the riveting after the primer was that the rivets may remain a bit better defined. But I am not convinced. I think I will have to do some tests for the future. By riveting before and after the primer on some styrene, then spraying a color coat over both should give me a better idea of which I prefer. Right now I feel like I prefer not doing it at all, because riveting is a pain. But that's just me feeling sorry for myself for wanting to do a half way decent job on this kit. I do wish I could find some reliable riveting guides for this plane. It seems like everyone is just guessing at it.
21 July, 00:00
Skyhiker
Thanks Patrick, I haven't mastered riveting or panel lines yet but I'm learning. I am pretty limited in my tools and the scale is not the easiest. But with practice and study I hope to improve.
Thanks Patrick, I haven't mastered riveting or panel lines yet but I'm learning. I am pretty limited in my tools and the scale is not the easiest. But with practice and study I hope to improve.
21 July, 22:44
Skyhiker
I've realized that one of the benefits of doing the riveting after the primer is that you can make sure that most of the sanding is completed. However inevitably there are areas that get messed up and sanding is required after all. I just haven't found the perfect solution.
I've realized that one of the benefits of doing the riveting after the primer is that you can make sure that most of the sanding is completed. However inevitably there are areas that get messed up and sanding is required after all. I just haven't found the perfect solution.
21 July, 23:33
Sy Bar
Enjoying your progress a lot, the transformat is amazing.
I must say your plans are so clear and great reference where do you get your plans like these from, I search the tinternet but never find any as useful as your plans, any extra guidance would be appreciated
Enjoying your progress a lot, the transformat is amazing.
I must say your plans are so clear and great reference where do you get your plans like these from, I search the tinternet but never find any as useful as your plans, any extra guidance would be appreciated
22 July, 08:12
Skyhiker
I drew my plans on the computer by looking at various images on the internet. Unfortunately I haven't found any place to download great paneling or riveting guides. There is a Russian website that has blueprints that I sometimes use but I'm not sure if it is still available. I didn't use it for this project.
I drew my plans on the computer by looking at various images on the internet. Unfortunately I haven't found any place to download great paneling or riveting guides. There is a Russian website that has blueprints that I sometimes use but I'm not sure if it is still available. I didn't use it for this project.
22 July, 08:31
Skyhiker
Sy Bar, which plane will you be doing next? I can look around for blueprints and see if I can find anything useful.
Sy Bar, which plane will you be doing next? I can look around for blueprints and see if I can find anything useful.
22 July, 13:37
Sy Bar
Cheers Skyhiker v kind offer and thanks for the info. Not sure what will be next and if plans will be required but I'll keep you in mind should the need arise.
Keep up the work I'm loving watching the progress 👍
Cheers Skyhiker v kind offer and thanks for the info. Not sure what will be next and if plans will be required but I'll keep you in mind should the need arise.
Keep up the work I'm loving watching the progress 👍
23 July, 20:34
Skyhiker
Widened the wing roots and I am continuing with the riveting today. Also I did a lot of research on the proper colors to use, which was not as easy as one would think. They certainly are not what the instructions say.
Widened the wing roots and I am continuing with the riveting today. Also I did a lot of research on the proper colors to use, which was not as easy as one would think. They certainly are not what the instructions say.
24 July, 17:51
Moreno Baruffini
Great work as usual! I'm curious about the colours: aren't they the late RLMs?
Great work as usual! I'm curious about the colours: aren't they the late RLMs?
24 July, 18:48
Skyhiker
The colors are late RLM colors but not exactly as the instructions say. To start with they call for the hood to be RLM83 which of course is wrong, since in actuality that was a marine color and blue. Many paint manufacturers have some type of green with that number but it was based on a typing mistake in the original RLM records. I believe the hood should be RLM73 as in the original photos it is a bit darker than 81. The fuselage is RLM81 and RLM82, but there were three variants of 81, two that were brownish and one more green. The green is the correct one for this plane. The under carriage is RLM76, but once again we have three variants to choose from; one that is greyer, one bluer and one more tan colored. The greyer one is correct. There is confusion about whether the nose is red or black. I still have to do more research on this. I believe the propeller blade was RLM70
The colors are late RLM colors but not exactly as the instructions say. To start with they call for the hood to be RLM83 which of course is wrong, since in actuality that was a marine color and blue. Many paint manufacturers have some type of green with that number but it was based on a typing mistake in the original RLM records. I believe the hood should be RLM73 as in the original photos it is a bit darker than 81. The fuselage is RLM81 and RLM82, but there were three variants of 81, two that were brownish and one more green. The green is the correct one for this plane. The under carriage is RLM76, but once again we have three variants to choose from; one that is greyer, one bluer and one more tan colored. The greyer one is correct. There is confusion about whether the nose is red or black. I still have to do more research on this. I believe the propeller blade was RLM70
24 July, 19:16
Skyhiker
I hope to be finished with the riveting today. Most of my time was spent trying to figure out which of the conflicting diagrams was closest to the original. I don't know if I got it right since there are no surviving planes left.
I hope to be finished with the riveting today. Most of my time was spent trying to figure out which of the conflicting diagrams was closest to the original. I don't know if I got it right since there are no surviving planes left.
28 July, 10:23
Oleksii
Great Work on this old Revell Kit and there is still one surviving aircraft.In National Air and Space museum.
airandspace.si.edu/c..11/nasm_A19600317000
Great Work on this old Revell Kit and there is still one surviving aircraft.In National Air and Space museum.
airandspace.si.edu/c..11/nasm_A19600317000
29 July, 14:01
Skyhiker
National Air and Space museum has a different version of this plane. It is very similar but there are a lot of differences.
National Air and Space museum has a different version of this plane. It is very similar but there are a lot of differences.
29 July, 14:37
Skyhiker
I redid the engine today and laid down a second layer of primer. The rivet lines came out well. There are just a few small touch ups on the engine cover and wing tips to do before I start on the wings.
I redid the engine today and laid down a second layer of primer. The rivet lines came out well. There are just a few small touch ups on the engine cover and wing tips to do before I start on the wings.
30 July, 15:59
Skyhiker
Thanks DerMattes. It's more a scratch build than a kit at this point. It's starting to come together. I still have a while to go though. How is a scratch build defined at the official contests?
Thanks DerMattes. It's more a scratch build than a kit at this point. It's starting to come together. I still have a while to go though. How is a scratch build defined at the official contests?
31 July, 00:46
J35J
It's like you are building a vac kit with the amount of work and attention to details you are putting into this build. Impressive and inspiring!👍🏻
It's like you are building a vac kit with the amount of work and attention to details you are putting into this build. Impressive and inspiring!👍🏻
31 July, 08:04
Skyhiker
I made a gunsight out of 7 scratch built parts that is only one millimeter in size.
I made a gunsight out of 7 scratch built parts that is only one millimeter in size.
31 July, 14:23
Skyhiker
Next I have to try and repair or replace the front windshield. Somehow it cracked when I was sanding it down. Is it me or do the clear parts on Revell kits always have problems?
Next I have to try and repair or replace the front windshield. Somehow it cracked when I was sanding it down. Is it me or do the clear parts on Revell kits always have problems?
2 August, 04:51
Skyhiker
Well I painted the propeller today but afterwards I had to clean my Iwata airbrush and change the needle. Unfortunately the needle noozle broke off in my airbrush and there is no way to fix it! Now I have to rely on a cheap Chinese knock off to finish painting until I can save an extra 150 bucks to buy a new airbrush.
Well I painted the propeller today but afterwards I had to clean my Iwata airbrush and change the needle. Unfortunately the needle noozle broke off in my airbrush and there is no way to fix it! Now I have to rely on a cheap Chinese knock off to finish painting until I can save an extra 150 bucks to buy a new airbrush.
8 August, 16:58
Nicolas
That sucks. I'd love to lend you my second airbrush, but unfortunately that's also just an old Chinese product at the moment. Probably wouldn't help much.
That sucks. I'd love to lend you my second airbrush, but unfortunately that's also just an old Chinese product at the moment. Probably wouldn't help much.
8 August, 18:10
Skyhiker
I will try scratch building the canopy if that doesn't work I will have to get a vacuform machine.
I will try scratch building the canopy if that doesn't work I will have to get a vacuform machine.
20 August, 19:17
Duster_d
I wish I could add another like for your vacuum machine! Man, you're really cool!
I wish I could add another like for your vacuum machine! Man, you're really cool!
21 August, 14:43
Skyhiker
No, I just needed to make a canopy so I first tried replacing the front windshield with a clear plastic piece from a CD cover and glueing the original side windows to it but when I finished it was too thick. So then I made the front windshield out of thin plastic sheet from some packaging I had laying around. That worked but the bubble canopy was now too thick. So I tried making a bubble canopy by heating up some of the plastic sheet over a candle and pressing it down over the original with my fingers but that didn't really work. I only got one that looked right but I burnt it so I realized I needed to use a vacuum and change my heat source. My hair dryer runs so hot it overheats and turns off, so I tried that with the vacuum and it worked. You just need to tape the plastic on a piece of cardboard with a hole cut into it and practice. You can make the vacuum screen out of anything. I just used an old sanding disc that I punched holes into and taped down on my sweeper.
No, I just needed to make a canopy so I first tried replacing the front windshield with a clear plastic piece from a CD cover and glueing the original side windows to it but when I finished it was too thick. So then I made the front windshield out of thin plastic sheet from some packaging I had laying around. That worked but the bubble canopy was now too thick. So I tried making a bubble canopy by heating up some of the plastic sheet over a candle and pressing it down over the original with my fingers but that didn't really work. I only got one that looked right but I burnt it so I realized I needed to use a vacuum and change my heat source. My hair dryer runs so hot it overheats and turns off, so I tried that with the vacuum and it worked. You just need to tape the plastic on a piece of cardboard with a hole cut into it and practice. You can make the vacuum screen out of anything. I just used an old sanding disc that I punched holes into and taped down on my sweeper.
21 August, 19:02
Ben M
I'm not sure I can visualize that yet but I'll see if there's something on YouTube. I have a truck I need to make a windshield for.
I'm not sure I can visualize that yet but I'll see if there's something on YouTube. I have a truck I need to make a windshield for.
21 August, 23:11
Mr D
🤣🤣 love the vacform 😁, l split the canopy on my little mig-23 project, to heavy with the Quetip/ ear cleaner!!
I used toaster n paintbrush end 🤣, it worked...but was just a little 1/144 mig-23, it's my wall.
The homebrew job was clearer than the original 🙄,
Would love a little vacform.
Love the scale detail you go to.
👍👍👍
🤣🤣 love the vacform 😁, l split the canopy on my little mig-23 project, to heavy with the Quetip/ ear cleaner!!
I used toaster n paintbrush end 🤣, it worked...but was just a little 1/144 mig-23, it's my wall.
The homebrew job was clearer than the original 🙄,
Would love a little vacform.
Love the scale detail you go to.
👍👍👍
21 August, 23:58
Skyhiker
Ben here is an example I found on YouTube of vacuforming. youtube.com/shorts/GFSJxs51uoY?feature=shared
Ben here is an example I found on YouTube of vacuforming. youtube.com/shorts/GFSJxs51uoY?feature=shared
2 September, 08:17
Skyhiker
Just make sure that the plastic you are heating up is polystyrene and not PVC. You don't want to poison yourself with heavy chemicals. Polystyrene is bad enough. And don't use your oven or anything that will be in contact with food.
Just make sure that the plastic you are heating up is polystyrene and not PVC. You don't want to poison yourself with heavy chemicals. Polystyrene is bad enough. And don't use your oven or anything that will be in contact with food.
2 September, 21:36
Skyhiker
I made another canopy. This time as one piece. After painting I will try to separate it.
I made another canopy. This time as one piece. After painting I will try to separate it.
5 September, 14:13
Mr D
That canopy has come out nice n clear.👌
I think it would be nice model with closed canopy also.
I like closed as keeps the dust out n preservation on cockpit.... Little time capsule too.
Doing a good job, persistence is a good trait in this hobby 🙄😆.
I've spent more time making a missing gun turret.! Than on the rest of the build !!
That canopy has come out nice n clear.👌
I think it would be nice model with closed canopy also.
I like closed as keeps the dust out n preservation on cockpit.... Little time capsule too.
Doing a good job, persistence is a good trait in this hobby 🙄😆.
I've spent more time making a missing gun turret.! Than on the rest of the build !!
5 September, 14:30
DerMattes
You mean you build an entirely new landing gear, right? At least this is how it looks 😉 Impressive work and dedication!
You mean you build an entirely new landing gear, right? At least this is how it looks 😉 Impressive work and dedication!
8 September, 16:44
George D Munro
Cannot wait to see more. Amazed at the effort expended to correct, such an old kit. Reminds me of a favorite saying of a long lost friend. "that wouldn't stop a good modeler". A good modeler you are. I thought Inwas pretty good, but am in awe of your talent and dedication. Am following
Cannot wait to see more. Amazed at the effort expended to correct, such an old kit. Reminds me of a favorite saying of a long lost friend. "that wouldn't stop a good modeler". A good modeler you are. I thought Inwas pretty good, but am in awe of your talent and dedication. Am following
8 September, 17:45
Mr D
An amazing amount of improvement and scratch work to improve the model.
Very impressive..👍👍
An amazing amount of improvement and scratch work to improve the model.
Very impressive..👍👍
8 September, 19:33
Skyhiker
Thanks guys. I'm trying. Learning a lot on this model. It certainly is a challenge, but I'm having fun.
Thanks guys. I'm trying. Learning a lot on this model. It certainly is a challenge, but I'm having fun.
8 September, 20:56
Mr D
Can l ask what the 🕯️ candle wax was for?? I was guessing 🤔 maybe to build up higher for super glue. ? I like watching builds as you can learn new skills.
Also if you don't mind, how did you thin down the retract arms ...looked machine down.
Enjoyed watching so far being fascinating,
I built the Revell FW-190 this year ...that wasn't to bad.... Few of the engine fan blades hadn't been moulded in !! So l built them back with super glue gell, back wheel was fragile n came off. But rest ok .
Thanks 👍👍
Can l ask what the 🕯️ candle wax was for?? I was guessing 🤔 maybe to build up higher for super glue. ? I like watching builds as you can learn new skills.
Also if you don't mind, how did you thin down the retract arms ...looked machine down.
Enjoyed watching so far being fascinating,
I built the Revell FW-190 this year ...that wasn't to bad.... Few of the engine fan blades hadn't been moulded in !! So l built them back with super glue gell, back wheel was fragile n came off. But rest ok .
Thanks 👍👍
9 September, 09:48
Skyhiker
Mr D. The candle is used as a receptacle for the super glue. It helps to keep the super glue from setting. By putting it on wax and covering it with foil it will remain in a liquid form for a whole day. The retractable arms were made from styrene rod and stretched sprue. The thick end is the rod. The thin end is sprue and the raised area is very thin sprue wrapped around it.
Mr D. The candle is used as a receptacle for the super glue. It helps to keep the super glue from setting. By putting it on wax and covering it with foil it will remain in a liquid form for a whole day. The retractable arms were made from styrene rod and stretched sprue. The thick end is the rod. The thin end is sprue and the raised area is very thin sprue wrapped around it.
9 September, 10:04
Mr D
Thanks for the info 👍👍.
Have you tried super glue gel?? It's slow to dry but builds up more.well.
Thanks for the info 👍👍.
Have you tried super glue gel?? It's slow to dry but builds up more.well.
9 September, 13:54
Skyhiker
No, I haven't had a need for that. I just use cheap super glue. 5 tubes for a Euro.
No, I haven't had a need for that. I just use cheap super glue. 5 tubes for a Euro.
9 September, 18:51
Mauricio
Impressive work, I am currently working on a similar kit, I didn't know whether to repanel, but I don't think I have reached that level that you achieve... excellent, I will follow your work closely!!!
Impressive work, I am currently working on a similar kit, I didn't know whether to repanel, but I don't think I have reached that level that you achieve... excellent, I will follow your work closely!!!
12 September, 16:30
Greg Baker
I've got one of these in the stash and every time I look at it I go "nahhh..." and grab something else to work on. This project has given me hope that something good can be done with that kit. Nice work!
I've got one of these in the stash and every time I look at it I go "nahhh..." and grab something else to work on. This project has given me hope that something good can be done with that kit. Nice work!
20 September, 15:31
Skyhiker
Thanks Greg. With enough attention it can be pretty decent. I guess it just depends on how much time you want to invest. Certainly there are better and easier kits on the market. But I enjoy reworking old kits every once in a while to push my skills. Just painting perfectly molded kits somehow doesn't seem like modeling to me.
Thanks Greg. With enough attention it can be pretty decent. I guess it just depends on how much time you want to invest. Certainly there are better and easier kits on the market. But I enjoy reworking old kits every once in a while to push my skills. Just painting perfectly molded kits somehow doesn't seem like modeling to me.
20 September, 15:38
Skyhiker
Well I broke both retractable arms from the landing gear today. Tomorrow I will have to come up with a better solution. Luckily I just got a shipment of brass tubing that just might work.
Well I broke both retractable arms from the landing gear today. Tomorrow I will have to come up with a better solution. Luckily I just got a shipment of brass tubing that just might work.
20 September, 18:36
Mr D
@Skyhiker
It can be one step forward n two back sometimes!!
I've had few instances this week...paint to re-do and now bit of glue gone on my tire!
Good luck with brass tube🤞.
Can't be as bad as a snapped canopy 🙄....keep going 🤣
@Skyhiker
It can be one step forward n two back sometimes!!
I've had few instances this week...paint to re-do and now bit of glue gone on my tire!
Good luck with brass tube🤞.
Can't be as bad as a snapped canopy 🙄....keep going 🤣
20 September, 19:38
Skyhiker
I think this back and forth that I experience with every model is just the plight of being an intermediate model maker. I hope to one day have enough experience that things go easy but maybe that's just wishful thinking.
I think this back and forth that I experience with every model is just the plight of being an intermediate model maker. I hope to one day have enough experience that things go easy but maybe that's just wishful thinking.
20 September, 19:43
Mr D
That brass tube is better job around 👌. nice n strong.
Wouldn't mind some myself?? 🤣
Every day's a school day..🤣 always learning hopefully, you must be doing something right as you have alot of interest in the project.. Enjoying the process is most important part.
That brass tube is better job around 👌. nice n strong.
Wouldn't mind some myself?? 🤣
Every day's a school day..🤣 always learning hopefully, you must be doing something right as you have alot of interest in the project.. Enjoying the process is most important part.
20 September, 21:47
Skyhiker
So, today when I woke up I realized that there was a problem with the horizontal stabilizers. So I had to take them off and rebuild them. If course that lead me to seeing more areas that needed sanding. In the process of sanding I knocked off the wing tips and canopy. Glued them back on. Polished things up and tomorrow I will give it another spray of polished aluminum.
So, today when I woke up I realized that there was a problem with the horizontal stabilizers. So I had to take them off and rebuild them. If course that lead me to seeing more areas that needed sanding. In the process of sanding I knocked off the wing tips and canopy. Glued them back on. Polished things up and tomorrow I will give it another spray of polished aluminum.
21 September, 22:24
Mr D
Hi Skyhiker 😃👍
Chin up...and move on, .... These are the times when we say "l just want to get this built now" 🤣
I nearly messed up my current IAR-80 build from the first step's .... assembled the cockpit floor upside down!! Assuming and not double visual checking! Could have screamed 😲. Anyway....l cut X3 levers n rudder pedals off n glued on right side ... Just about recovered it.
I didn't think the VS's looked to far off ?? The 190 had bit of dihedral... But not the 152.
Do you use PVA on canopy ??
Good luck on next steps..... Getting near finish line now😁👍👍
Hi Skyhiker 😃👍
Chin up...and move on, .... These are the times when we say "l just want to get this built now" 🤣
I nearly messed up my current IAR-80 build from the first step's .... assembled the cockpit floor upside down!! Assuming and not double visual checking! Could have screamed 😲. Anyway....l cut X3 levers n rudder pedals off n glued on right side ... Just about recovered it.
I didn't think the VS's looked to far off ?? The 190 had bit of dihedral... But not the 152.
Do you use PVA on canopy ??
Good luck on next steps..... Getting near finish line now😁👍👍
21 September, 23:31
Skyhiker
I am using Glue n Glaze (a type of PVA) on the canopy because I will need to remove it later and cut it apart to have an open canopy.
I am using Glue n Glaze (a type of PVA) on the canopy because I will need to remove it later and cut it apart to have an open canopy.
22 September, 00:35
Skyhiker
Thanks Mr D. I added a bit of dry brushing and will start with the main color tomorrow.
Thanks Mr D. I added a bit of dry brushing and will start with the main color tomorrow.
26 September, 22:05
Mr D
🤣
Doing ok👍 nice when a bit of colour starts going on.
I'm at painting stage on my project.
Does this one have any mottling? Like on the 190 ??
🤣
Doing ok👍 nice when a bit of colour starts going on.
I'm at painting stage on my project.
Does this one have any mottling? Like on the 190 ??
27 September, 12:54
Mr D
That answer my question? 🤣
That's come out good, nice balance 👍👍 it's easy to over do it .
Looking good 👌
That answer my question? 🤣
That's come out good, nice balance 👍👍 it's easy to over do it .
Looking good 👌
27 September, 16:45
Skyhiker
Thanks Dave, it took me a while because my airbrush was giving me trouble and the paint is finicky. Unfortunately I broke my good airbrush last month. But with enough persistent I think I made something presentable.
Thanks Dave, it took me a while because my airbrush was giving me trouble and the paint is finicky. Unfortunately I broke my good airbrush last month. But with enough persistent I think I made something presentable.
27 September, 17:05
Mr D
Hi Skyhiker 👋
Nice.... looking good, the striping set's it off nice and number's ....not easy to cut out numbers.... takes time., Works paying off..👍👍👍
Hi Skyhiker 👋
Nice.... looking good, the striping set's it off nice and number's ....not easy to cut out numbers.... takes time., Works paying off..👍👍👍
30 September, 20:49
Skyhiker
I considered printing my own decals but the white decal paper I have is way too thick. So, I tried a bunch of ways to make the number on a piece of paper but the thin black line was always giving me trouble until I tried painting the green by hand. That worked.
I considered printing my own decals but the white decal paper I have is way too thick. So, I tried a bunch of ways to make the number on a piece of paper but the thin black line was always giving me trouble until I tried painting the green by hand. That worked.
30 September, 21:10
Mauricio
Excellent progress!!! I have mine paralyzed (of course I don't reach the scratch level that you implemented) and I just need to start the painting job.
Seeing your work helps motivate; I hope to do something these days.
Excellent progress!!! I have mine paralyzed (of course I don't reach the scratch level that you implemented) and I just need to start the painting job.
Seeing your work helps motivate; I hope to do something these days.
1 October, 12:56
Mr D
It's been great the way you have documented the build, l think us modders.... like to see the nuts n bolts of things.
It's encouraged me to scratch up all the missing details to my current Be-6 build.
👍👍👍⚡
It's been great the way you have documented the build, l think us modders.... like to see the nuts n bolts of things.
It's encouraged me to scratch up all the missing details to my current Be-6 build.
👍👍👍⚡
1 October, 14:06
Greg Baker
So great! It might not work for this build, but in the past, I've used homemade decals on white backing and laid them down on the undercoat. Then I seal them with a coat of Future (but any clear coat would probably do) and then CAREFULLY mask them and paint over them. If you use small enough bits of tape, it usually come off without tearing the decal and the blending is MUCH less noticeable than applying it on top of the paint. Something to try for next time maybe.
So great! It might not work for this build, but in the past, I've used homemade decals on white backing and laid them down on the undercoat. Then I seal them with a coat of Future (but any clear coat would probably do) and then CAREFULLY mask them and paint over them. If you use small enough bits of tape, it usually come off without tearing the decal and the blending is MUCH less noticeable than applying it on top of the paint. Something to try for next time maybe.
1 October, 18:32
Skyhiker
Greg, the decal sheet I have is too thick for 1:72 scale. I've used it in the past and while I did get it to work the quality wasn't good enough for me to do it again unless there is no other way. I need to find a thinner sheet or a local printer that can make decals.
Greg, the decal sheet I have is too thick for 1:72 scale. I've used it in the past and while I did get it to work the quality wasn't good enough for me to do it again unless there is no other way. I need to find a thinner sheet or a local printer that can make decals.
1 October, 23:22
Jennifer Franklin
It is looking great. I hope you manage to figure out the decal problem.
It is looking great. I hope you manage to figure out the decal problem.
3 October, 11:48
Skyhiker
I got the decals done today. After sealing again I will try to open the cockpit and install the head plate.
I got the decals done today. After sealing again I will try to open the cockpit and install the head plate.
23 October, 13:57
Mr D
Look great buddy👌👍
The extra work in the wheel bays looks good....cross sets it off nice 👍
Look great buddy👌👍
The extra work in the wheel bays looks good....cross sets it off nice 👍
23 October, 18:12
Skyhiker
I just realized I forgot to put the decals on the tail. Will do that in the morning.
I just realized I forgot to put the decals on the tail. Will do that in the morning.
23 October, 23:42
Skyhiker
I got the canopy off today and cut it in two. I'm doing a lot of clean up to get the cockpit ready.
I got the canopy off today and cut it in two. I'm doing a lot of clean up to get the cockpit ready.
25 October, 23:13
Mr D
They look 😃👍 brilliant
The super glue molding techniques....worked out great .
I've been using it on my little ZiL truck side project.
I need to source a sticker for my fw tail l think.
Good luck with canopy 🤞👍👍👍
They look 😃👍 brilliant
The super glue molding techniques....worked out great .
I've been using it on my little ZiL truck side project.
I need to source a sticker for my fw tail l think.
Good luck with canopy 🤞👍👍👍
26 October, 10:22
Jim J
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17 21 October, 21:00
André Silva
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50 6 December 2022, 15:35
hiveloc
Watching this- I will be tackling the slat armor on a T-62 myself some day!
Watching this- I will be tackling the slat armor on a T-62 myself some day!
8 February 2023, 21:22
André Silva
Thank you @Villiers de Vos and @hiveloc. @hiveloc so that you know just today (like 5 minutes ago) I decided I will never assemble PE slat armor again in my life! It sure looks good but i'm never going through that again.
Thank you @Villiers de Vos and @hiveloc. @hiveloc so that you know just today (like 5 minutes ago) I decided I will never assemble PE slat armor again in my life! It sure looks good but i'm never going through that again.
10 February 2023, 16:54
Bart Goesaert
looking great... ah slat-armor. a pain to assemle, but it is looking nice. Did you glue it with CA? Tried that too, but is is very delicate to handle afterwards. Found that soldering is more resilient... (Terminator Tundra | Album by Silenoz (1:72))
Once you get the hold of it is still time consuming..
looking great... ah slat-armor. a pain to assemle, but it is looking nice. Did you glue it with CA? Tried that too, but is is very delicate to handle afterwards. Found that soldering is more resilient... (Terminator Tundra | Album by Silenoz (1:72))
Once you get the hold of it is still time consuming..
11 February 2023, 13:54
André Silva
@Bart Goesaert I use VMS CA Flexy Glue (not sure if that's the name), of the regular and slow curing type and have no complains about it.
Yes even you get the hold of it it's still time consuming and dificult, just less so.
@Bart Goesaert I use VMS CA Flexy Glue (not sure if that's the name), of the regular and slow curing type and have no complains about it.
Yes even you get the hold of it it's still time consuming and dificult, just less so.
11 February 2023, 16:54
hiveloc
Thanks Andre and Bart for discussing the CA vs. soldering. This why I haven't started my T-62 yet- I was debating whether to proceed with CA, or take the time and brush up on my soldering. Both of you have done fantastic work using either method.
Thanks Andre and Bart for discussing the CA vs. soldering. This why I haven't started my T-62 yet- I was debating whether to proceed with CA, or take the time and brush up on my soldering. Both of you have done fantastic work using either method.
12 February 2023, 04:42
Jonathon Herring
Very nice. Soldering is way better for adhesion. I have done both and the soldering holds up to my meat hooks much better. This is coming from a novice in "tinning" skills. Just my 2cents from the peanut gallery. 🤔 2 cents for peanuts? Cheaper than groceries and seems to be unaffected by inflation 😏 LOOPHOLE!
Very nice. Soldering is way better for adhesion. I have done both and the soldering holds up to my meat hooks much better. This is coming from a novice in "tinning" skills. Just my 2cents from the peanut gallery. 🤔 2 cents for peanuts? Cheaper than groceries and seems to be unaffected by inflation 😏 LOOPHOLE!
21 March, 12:46
Michael Kohl
Interesting build.
I did a slat armour and got away with gluing. But next time I will try to solder. Particularly if you want to replicate damage the soldered parts behave much more natural.
Interesting build.
I did a slat armour and got away with gluing. But next time I will try to solder. Particularly if you want to replicate damage the soldered parts behave much more natural.
21 March, 17:42
André Silva
Thank you for your comments Mark, Jonathon and Michael. About soldering, you're right but since I dont intend on ever doing PE slat armour again i'll use glue on this one and fight the urge to touch the model after completion. I have a T-90MS and he has some plastic slat armour, i'll just try my best to sand and thin those parts.
Thank you for your comments Mark, Jonathon and Michael. About soldering, you're right but since I dont intend on ever doing PE slat armour again i'll use glue on this one and fight the urge to touch the model after completion. I have a T-90MS and he has some plastic slat armour, i'll just try my best to sand and thin those parts.
24 March, 22:00
Jonathon Herring
I haven't done slat armor but then again…. With my tenuous grasp a sanity, my Dr gave me a excusal note. That's a lot of work and I have long hair so.,,,. to easy to get a real handful before I pull🤪 Good luck Andre
I haven't done slat armor but then again…. With my tenuous grasp a sanity, my Dr gave me a excusal note. That's a lot of work and I have long hair so.,,,. to easy to get a real handful before I pull🤪 Good luck Andre
25 March, 12:44
André Silva
Jonathon, the slat armour on this model is very time consuming, I suggest you think about it before tackling one of this dimension. If you choose to proceed try making a jig beforehand like I did, it will save you a lot of hair pulling. Good luck Jon, this message will self-destruct in...
Jonathon, the slat armour on this model is very time consuming, I suggest you think about it before tackling one of this dimension. If you choose to proceed try making a jig beforehand like I did, it will save you a lot of hair pulling. Good luck Jon, this message will self-destruct in...
25 March, 13:17
André Silva
Thank you Mockingbird. It did but it shouldn´t have, I just wasn't very enthusiastic about it so I took it easy, no rush.
Thank you Mockingbird. It did but it shouldn´t have, I just wasn't very enthusiastic about it so I took it easy, no rush.
3 April, 21:16
Bart Goesaert
Nice work on the anti-neutron layers... some tedious work. Doesn't that run along the whole of the cupolla? I don't know, and can't find many pictures of it, hence the question
Nice work on the anti-neutron layers... some tedious work. Doesn't that run along the whole of the cupolla? I don't know, and can't find many pictures of it, hence the question
4 April, 15:13
André Silva
Thanks Bart. When you say the "whole of the cupolla" is it the whole turret roof or just some specific part of it? Do you mean the area between parts 1 to 4? Anyways, through all the references I could gather (there is none I found about the layers specifically, except that it was installed) this was the best I came up with.
Thanks Bart. When you say the "whole of the cupolla" is it the whole turret roof or just some specific part of it? Do you mean the area between parts 1 to 4? Anyways, through all the references I could gather (there is none I found about the layers specifically, except that it was installed) this was the best I came up with.
4 April, 18:42
André Silva
Update on the turret slat armour supports: It didn't go well. Most likely my "calculated" guesswork on the placement of parts was not good enough and in my frustration a further mistake was made, so it's kind of a botched job. I wasn't able to place the part that connects the turret supports to the slat armour itself in the same position as in my references, so they were never level but always in an angle. I measured, drilled the turret and CA glued the parts multiple times but they never ended up correct. Upon further and more careful inspection of the Voyager PE set instructions (vague on the placement of these parts) we see that the parts are actually at an angle, so it seems I wasn't going to be able to place them level. My suggestion to anyone who tries this set is before purchase send a daily email to Voyager asking for more detailed instructions on the placement of the turret parts. It was my intention to provide such detailed placement but only if they were correct, so I wouldn't advise anyone to follow my build to the letter. Anyways, despite being botched the build will continue.
Update on the turret slat armour supports: It didn't go well. Most likely my "calculated" guesswork on the placement of parts was not good enough and in my frustration a further mistake was made, so it's kind of a botched job. I wasn't able to place the part that connects the turret supports to the slat armour itself in the same position as in my references, so they were never level but always in an angle. I measured, drilled the turret and CA glued the parts multiple times but they never ended up correct. Upon further and more careful inspection of the Voyager PE set instructions (vague on the placement of these parts) we see that the parts are actually at an angle, so it seems I wasn't going to be able to place them level. My suggestion to anyone who tries this set is before purchase send a daily email to Voyager asking for more detailed instructions on the placement of the turret parts. It was my intention to provide such detailed placement but only if they were correct, so I wouldn't advise anyone to follow my build to the letter. Anyways, despite being botched the build will continue.
11 April, 22:30
hiveloc
I'm sorry to hear about the slat armor mishaps. It makes me a little nervous because I am going to be starting on mine this weekend! I've read the Voyager instructions MANY times- one confusing spot I see is that steps i and k have optional choices on some of the parts for the turret slat mounts- which layout did you go with?
I'm sorry to hear about the slat armor mishaps. It makes me a little nervous because I am going to be starting on mine this weekend! I've read the Voyager instructions MANY times- one confusing spot I see is that steps i and k have optional choices on some of the parts for the turret slat mounts- which layout did you go with?
13 April, 06:50
André Silva
Hello John, if you mean the numbered black parts they are an anti-neutron radiation lining, not armour. I figured if I was building the slat armour (never doing that again) might as well add that detail too.
Hello John, if you mean the numbered black parts they are an anti-neutron radiation lining, not armour. I figured if I was building the slat armour (never doing that again) might as well add that detail too.
26 April, 08:51
John
Yes, I've heard it referred to as "anti-radiation armor" previously. Whatever it's called, it looks very good. I can see how that slat armor would be a once-in-a-lifetime job, seems like a mojo killing task for sure!
Yes, I've heard it referred to as "anti-radiation armor" previously. Whatever it's called, it looks very good. I can see how that slat armor would be a once-in-a-lifetime job, seems like a mojo killing task for sure!
26 April, 11:33
Nathan Dempsey
新しいフォトアルバムを追加しました。
新しいフォトアルバムを追加しました。
46 8 September, 00:57
Nathan Dempsey
Welcome Ben!
Work has started. Drilled holes in the lower wing for hardpoints and centerline fuel tank. Cockpit is nearly complete with photos soon since it will be nearly invisible once installed.
Welcome Ben!
Work has started. Drilled holes in the lower wing for hardpoints and centerline fuel tank. Cockpit is nearly complete with photos soon since it will be nearly invisible once installed.
12 September, 14:47
Nathan Dempsey
Added a shot of last night's work. The cockpit was installed and I'm ready to join the fuselage halves. The wheel well construction was also completed along with some paint work there.
Added a shot of last night's work. The cockpit was installed and I'm ready to join the fuselage halves. The wheel well construction was also completed along with some paint work there.
13 September, 13:53
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks James, Thomas & Robert!
Assembly continues with no issues at all.
Thanks James, Thomas & Robert!
Assembly continues with no issues at all.
15 September, 16:35
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Villiers!
Well I had to go and say "no issues at all" out loud… Funny that the cowling fit perfectly during dry fitting but once glue was applied a bit of sanding was needed to make it fit right. Also I painted the inside of the cowl Yellow Zinc Chromate even though the instructions barely mention anything other than the cowl and prop magically there on the last step.
Thanks Villiers!
Well I had to go and say "no issues at all" out loud… Funny that the cowling fit perfectly during dry fitting but once glue was applied a bit of sanding was needed to make it fit right. Also I painted the inside of the cowl Yellow Zinc Chromate even though the instructions barely mention anything other than the cowl and prop magically there on the last step.
18 September, 15:40
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Guy! Welcome aboard 🙂
Major assembly is complete. Time for painting to begin.
Thanks Guy! Welcome aboard 🙂
Major assembly is complete. Time for painting to begin.
18 September, 21:46
Nathan Dempsey
Spent most of the morning sealing up the wheel wells and cockpit with tissue paper in preparation for primer and the initial color: AK Xtreme Aluminum.
Spent most of the morning sealing up the wheel wells and cockpit with tissue paper in preparation for primer and the initial color: AK Xtreme Aluminum.
19 September, 16:10
Ben M
You could have just started with the Hawk plated kit 😂 I'm thinking of trying chipping fluid on the prop but I will need to prime at least under the yellow tips.
You could have just started with the Hawk plated kit 😂 I'm thinking of trying chipping fluid on the prop but I will need to prime at least under the yellow tips.
20 September, 02:03
Nathan Dempsey
That certainly would have cut a step out! I'm going to use the old hairspray method since I don't want to wait a week for chipping fluid.
That certainly would have cut a step out! I'm going to use the old hairspray method since I don't want to wait a week for chipping fluid.
20 September, 16:12
Nathan Dempsey
Aluminum applied today. A little splotchy but luckily it's just an undercoat for chipping.
Aluminum applied today. A little splotchy but luckily it's just an undercoat for chipping.
20 September, 21:24
Nathan Dempsey
Much painting last night and today: I applied the hair-spray then the Dark Sea Blue & now the chipping begins.
Much painting last night and today: I applied the hair-spray then the Dark Sea Blue & now the chipping begins.
22 September, 19:09
Mr D
Very nice 👍 yes they had thin paint and lots of wear n tear during use.
Coming along well.
Very nice 👍 yes they had thin paint and lots of wear n tear during use.
Coming along well.
22 September, 19:21
Lex Jassies
Photo 3: that's not cheating....that's making the most of your model 😉. Nice progress by the way 👍
Photo 3: that's not cheating....that's making the most of your model 😉. Nice progress by the way 👍
24 September, 13:41
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks mates for your kind comments! All work has halted due to hurricane preparations.
Thanks mates for your kind comments! All work has halted due to hurricane preparations.
25 September, 14:44
Mr James
Extreme wear indeed. Maybe they didnt use etching primer back in the black and white days 🙂. You've done an excellent job of it. If this effect can be achieved with the old trusted hairspray method, why would one buy the chipping fluid. Maybe there are advantages I'm unaware of.
Extreme wear indeed. Maybe they didnt use etching primer back in the black and white days 🙂. You've done an excellent job of it. If this effect can be achieved with the old trusted hairspray method, why would one buy the chipping fluid. Maybe there are advantages I'm unaware of.
25 September, 14:56
Mr D
Not a bad little kit, looks quite robust and not to complicated. The cockpit was definitely worth getting, was it easy to find ??
Looking good 👍👍👍
Not a bad little kit, looks quite robust and not to complicated. The cockpit was definitely worth getting, was it easy to find ??
Looking good 👍👍👍
25 September, 16:22
Nathan Dempsey
Mr James: The hairspray has an added bonus in that one can will last for MANY projects.
Mr D: The kit is available under the Academy boxing I believe. As for the cockpit I believe it is still easy enough to find online.
Mr James: The hairspray has an added bonus in that one can will last for MANY projects.
Mr D: The kit is available under the Academy boxing I believe. As for the cockpit I believe it is still easy enough to find online.
26 September, 21:24
Nathan Dempsey
Today I added the landing gear and the drop tank. The drop tank is not seen much in my photos, but I thought it looked nice. Decals are also done, so now it comes down to more weathering and exhaust stains.
Today I added the landing gear and the drop tank. The drop tank is not seen much in my photos, but I thought it looked nice. Decals are also done, so now it comes down to more weathering and exhaust stains.
26 September, 21:28
Nathan Dempsey
Added a shot of the continuing weathering. Today I added the radio antenna wire. The last step is painting and weathering the bombs.
Added a shot of the continuing weathering. Today I added the radio antenna wire. The last step is painting and weathering the bombs.
1 October, 19:50
Mr D
Great job,👌
Nice model, and realistically battle worn.
Well done... come out nice 👍👍
Great job,👌
Nice model, and realistically battle worn.
Well done... come out nice 👍👍
4 October, 21:45
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you mates for all the kind comments! I'm motivated for the next project.
Thank you mates for all the kind comments! I'm motivated for the next project.
6 October, 15:47
Dutch
Nathan, beuatiful work on this iconic aircraft. I love the weathering and paint chipping / fading. Truly authentic. Well done sir! Can't wait to see what's next.
Nathan, beuatiful work on this iconic aircraft. I love the weathering and paint chipping / fading. Truly authentic. Well done sir! Can't wait to see what's next.
31 October, 13:28
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Dutch! This was a fun little build. The next official project is the Mirage 2000, although I always have others going on the side lol!
Thanks Dutch! This was a fun little build. The next official project is the Mirage 2000, although I always have others going on the side lol!
31 October, 14:38
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