News Feed
![](/profiles/img/25218-344-s.jpg)
added a new photoalbum.
2 16 August, 15:47
![](/profiles/img/user-s.jpg)
The 3D printed parts look very nice. High quality prints. Did you design them yourself? What printer did you use?
26 August, 08:19
![](/profiles/img/48725-851-s.jpg)
I concur with Goldman, those parts look good. I'll hop on to this build, because I'm interested to see where you take it?
26 August, 09:05
![](/profiles/img/25218-344-s.jpg)
Thanks guys! I use Anycubic Photon Mono M5S. The 3d-model is a modified model from a computer game ETS. I modified it in Blender program.
26 August, 18:22
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
added a new photoalbum.
33 9 August, 07:14
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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...
9 August, 07:18
![](/profiles/img/user-s.jpg)
Nice aircraft !
One was used in the last phase of the New Guinea gold rush in the 30's...
Good luck !
@+
9 August, 11:50
![](/profiles/img/27826-126-s.jpg)
Great, Roland!
I would like to see the steps you follow when making the Vac-canopy.
9 August, 17:52
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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....
10 August, 17:25
![](/profiles/img/14213-529-s.jpg)
An unusual subject Roland! No doubt you will end up with a fantastic result
10 August, 17:34
![](/profiles/img/27826-126-s.jpg)
Many thanks, Roland!
Great job with the putty party and vacuum canopy 👍
What thermoformer did you use?
10 August, 18:22
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
This look like an intriguing project, but she's definitely a putty queen! I am super impressed with the vac-forming!
10 August, 19:02
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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! 🙂
11 August, 09:28
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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.
14 August, 09:26
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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!
24 August, 06:52
![](/profiles/img/27826-126-s.jpg)
I agree with Marko.
A challenge with great resolution. Great job so far, Roland. And very nice painting job 👍
24 August, 18:01
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
Thank you for these motivating words, quite appreciated!! On now to the final act of this project...
25 August, 10:23
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
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.
25 August, 10:53
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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.
25 August, 14:16
![](/profiles/img/10148-258-s.jpg)
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!
26 August, 16:37
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
added a new photoalbum.
13 12 August, 18:04
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
Fabulous kit. After checking references and a visit to the Flygvapenmusem in our summer vacation I decided to stick to my trusty AK Real Colours.
12 August, 18:52
![](/profiles/img/user-s.jpg)
I got the ol' Heller kit. Following with interest. Did you have to mix the colors or could you use them straight from the jar?
13 August, 14:41
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
Thanks mates! I used the colours straight out of the jar, with lighter US od freckles over the lighter UK od.
13 August, 20:06
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
I have three of those kits in the stash waiting for a triple build, so I will follow with great interest. You nailed the colors pretty much perfect. It's quite an elusive greenish brown that looks different on each photo, and not easy to mix yourself. BTW, did you have problems getting the nose weights in place?
14 August, 06:54
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
Well, it's not too roomy. I used material for tyre balancing in nose and behind the cockpit bulkhead, appr. 15g.
14 August, 14:35
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
You're welcome anytime! I started a seperate album with pictures from the museum.
14 August, 20:07
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
Decals went on nicely, but are a little translucent and the yelloe could be more saturated. Micro Sol ist just doing it's job...
25 August, 17:37
![](/profiles/img/42610-971-s.jpg)
Wheels fixed. Washes need a little more removing, when the second layer ist dry.
26 August, 18:18
![](/profiles/img/user-s.jpg)
wants this item
![1:48 Imperial Japanese Navy A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 (Fine Molds FZ01) FZ01](/products/img/7/6/9/1572769-32441-95-t180.png)
Imperial Japanese Navy A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 (Mitsubishi, Mid-Term Model)
Fine Molds 1:48
FZ01 2024* New tool 26 August, 18:19
![](/profiles/img/user-s.jpg)
wants this item
![1:48 USN F-14 Tomcat (DXM Decals 41-4269) 41-4269](/products/img/8/6/3/1572863-32441-34-t180.jpg)
Tomcat 5 Collection
USN F-14 Tomcat VF-33, VF-101, VF-102, VF-194, VF-201, VF-202 DXM Decals 1:48
41-4269 2024 New tool 26 August, 18:18
![](/profiles/img/82927-619-s.jpg)
marked this item as on order
![Enzyklopädie der Gepanzerten Fahrzeuge Modellbau Techniken (Ammo by Mig Jimenez Vol 5.) Enzyklopädie der Gepanzerten Fahrzeuge Modellbau Techniken (Ammo by Mig Jimenez Vol 5.)](/books/img/7/1/9/117719-28909-77-t180.jpg)
Enzyklopädie der Gepanzerten Fahrzeuge Modellbau Techniken 5 Feinschliff (A.MIG-6184)
Enzyklopädie der Gepanzerten Fahrzeuge Modellbau Techniken No. Vol 5.
Mig Jiménez
26 August, 18:18
![](/profiles/img/user-s.jpg)
wants this item
![1:24 Joey Logano 2023 Ford Mustang (Salvinos JR Models PF2023JLA) PF2023JLA](/products/img/7/8/1/1572781-27627-17-t180.png)
Autotrader #22
Joey Logano 2023 Ford Mustang Race Winner! Salvinos JR Models 1:24
PF2023JLA 2024 New decals 26 August, 18:18
/search.php?q=*&page=newsfeed&fkSECTION[]=Newsfeed
search-solr.php?lang=en
35
35
/search.php?q=*&page=newsfeed&fkSECTION[]=Newsfeed
35
todo