Nyhetsflöde

Alberto
I also have this one in my stash, it will be nice for sure. Following! 👀

Hugh CAST.
Very nice job!

Piotr Vanat
Thanks a lot guys.
This old Eduard set has its issues, which I will describe after I finish the model. So far, the main problem was the photo-etched instrument panel, which I mounted a little too far from the seat (or at the wrong angle), because this location suggested the arrangement of other elements in the cabin. As a result, the gunsight stuck to the panel, collided with the canopy. I solved the problem by mounting the sight on a longer piece of plastic, which may give a slightly caricatured effect, but what could I do?

Doubtingmango
Excellent interior! I did the 2021 update and really enjoyed the build

Alberto
You've made that olive drab camo really interesting. Great job 👍

Piotr Vanat
English version below

Tak więc zbudowałem P-400 firmy Eduard.
1. Budowa modelu raczej przyjemna, choć łączenie skrzydła - kadłub wymagało szpachli i sporo szlifowania. W moim przypadku skrzydła są zamontowane minimalnie niesymetrycznie. W sumie tego nie widać, ale trzeba uważać, bo to nie jest zestaw, który sam pilnuje geometrii.
2. Montaż oszklenia kabiny pozornie prosty, a po fakcie okazało się, że wkleiłem ją troszkę krzywo. Znów – w sumie tego nie widać, ale trzeba uważać, bo zestaw w tym miejscu nie pilnuje geometrii.
3. Blaszki fototrawione zastępujące w kabinie tablice przyrządów – ja wkleiłem je zgodnie z logiką zestawu, co okazało się błędem, bo potem nie zmieściły się takie elementy jak pancerna szyba i celownik. Zalecam dokładnie przymierzanie i sprawdzanie, czy wszystko zmieści się pod owiewką kabiny. Z pancernej szyby zrezygnowałem, gdy nie okazało, że nie potrafię jej czysto wkleić na przednią szybę, a do celownika dorobiłem dłuższą podporę. Dało się, ale co się nadenerwowałem, to moje.
4. Koła podwozia głównego – miałem problem z wklejeniem ich prosto. Być może dlatego że wcześniej dokleiłem do nich osłony. Zalecam wiec doklejać osłony dopiero po wklejeniu goleni.
5. Producent nigdzie nie ostrzega, że kalkomanie w tym zestawie są nowego typu, czyli ze zdejmowanym filmem. Gdybym wiedział, to bym ich nie próbował zalać płynami zmiękczającymi do kalkomanii i najpewniej udało by mi się zdjąć ów film przy mniejszych szkodach. Nie wiedziałem, więc musiałem podmalowywać niektóre kalkomanie pędzelkiem.
6. Kalkomanie mają leciutko rozjechane kolory. Biały podkład wychodzi szczególnie spod czerwonych elementów. Jest to szczególnie widoczne przy czerwonych kółkach na skrzydle, czerwonym napisie „HELLEN", czy czerwonych paskach u nasady skrzydła i przy żółtym V. Musiałem podmalowywać pędzelkiem i niestety w niektórych miejscach to widać.
7. Malując model chciałem wypróbować technikę z nałożeniem rozjaśnionej warstwy farby bazowej, potem, fluidu do chipingu, potem farby bazowej i przecierania. Nie jestem pewien, czy efekt jest warty wysiłku. Żeby to wyglądało dobrze konieczne jest szlifowanie powierzchni gąbkami polerskimi, czyli gdyby na powierzchni było więcej wystających elementów (np. wystające nity lub inspekcje) byłby z tym problem. Osobiście nie polecam. Myślę, że podobne efekty można uzyskać szablonami, solą kuchenną, modulacjami kolorystycznymi w formie pre- i post- shadingu.

So I built Eduard's P-400.
1. Building this model was rather pleasant, although the fit between the wing and the fuselage required putty and a lot of sanding. In my case, the wings are mounted slightly asymmetrically. You can't really see it, but you have to be careful because it's not a set that takes care of the geometry itself.
2. Installing the canopy seemed simple, but I glued it a bit crookedly. Again - you can't really see it, but you have to be careful because the set doesn't take care of the geometry at this point.
3. Photo-etched part replacing instrument panels in the cabin - I glued it according to the logic of the kit, which turned out to be a mistake, because elements such as the armored glass and the sight did not fit. I recommend trying it on carefully and checking if everything will fit under the canopy. I gave up on the armored plate when it turned out that I couldn't stick it cleanly onto the windshield, and I added a longer support for the sight. It looks pretty good, but I recommend paying more attention.
4. Main landing gear wheels - I had trouble gluing them straight. Perhaps because I glued covers to them earlier. Therefore, I recommend gluing the covers only after gluing the shins.
5. Eduard nowhere warns that the decals in this set are of a new type - with a removable film. If I had known, I would not have tried to pour decal softeners on them and I would have probably managed to remove the film with less damage. I didn't know, so I had to paint over some of the decals with a brush.
6. The colors of the decals are slightly off. The white background comes out especially from under the red elements. This is especially visible with the red circles on the wing, the red "HELLEN" inscription, the red stripes at the base of the wing and the yellow "V". I had to paint with a brush and unfortunately it is visible in some places.
7. When painting the model, I wanted to try the technique of applying a lightened layer of base paint, then chipping fluid, then base paint and wiping. I'm not sure the effect is worth the effort. To make it look good, it is necessary to sand the surface with polishing sponges, i.e. if there were more protruding elements on the surface (e.g. positive rivets or inspections) this would be a problem. Personally, I don't recommend it. I think that similar effects can be achieved with stencils, salt, and color modulations in the form of pre- and post-shading.

Dominik Weitzer
awesome weathering!

Simon Nagorsnik
The whole thing looks so fantastic!
You have created an extraordinary centurion.
Great painting technics and details that bring the whole thing to life!

Ian Brandt
Thank you both

Mark Broughton
Great model, really like the way you have displayed it. Weathering is top notch.

Neuling
Greasy, oily, slimy, dirty, dusty, muddy, rusty. Can this be beautiful? Yes it can! And I like the many added details as well. Top notch!

Ian Brandt
Thanks

Rui S
Excellent work 👍

Stephen Lesley
Weathering perfection. As an Aussie I can well and truly appreciate this build.

Doubtingmango
Watching

Mr D
Thanks, Appreciate the interest, lm reality new to the hobby about 14 months, finding my way with techniques.
Weathering n panel lines need more learning.
The IAR-80 was decent price from HB and liked the paint scheme...bit different
👍👍

J35J
I'm in!

Mr D
Thanks J35.
Nice to have the interest, HB instructions bit weak!
They said to paint interior charcoal black like on the FW-190.
But l checked n the Romanian lAR interior was grey/blue.
Engine building next 6 parts deal.
Cheers 😃👍

Miguel Vaquero
Looking good mate. Following!!

Mr D
Good to have you along Miguel, engine n wings next,
A small amount of the wing is seen through bottom of cockpit, the HB instructions didn't mention painting it first!!
But the fit of the model be ok so far.
👍👍

Robert Podkoński
Joining the party!

Mr D
Thanks Robert, good to have you on board 👋😀👍

Miguel Vaquero
Love the idea of filling with acrylic, never thought about it. Does it hold well though time?

Mr D
Hi, Yes lve used it alot and holds up really well , l find the fillers a bit messy and more trouble than it's worth on small gaps.
You do need to allow overnight drying with it for best sanding results.
😀👍

Doubtingmango
Brilliant! The putty really can create a mess with finely molded details

NLAWScametovisit
This is extremely clever!!!

Mr D
Yes it has a habit of filling in panel lines n bits not necessary!!
This technique is same as using alot of paint to fill a gap or high build primer ect...just becomes part of the paint layer as it acrylic too.
But it's not for big gaps!! As there is a bit of shrinking overnight.
Be onto marking rivets next step after sanding... Then need to make choices on open or closed canopy???

Kesa Tiho
If anyone dare look away from that then every romanian within a 20 km radius will undo all your progress like a bunch of wolves eating a sheep

Landlubber Mike
Looking really good Mr D!

Mr D
Thanks Mike 👋😀👍.
Ive got the canopy on now, HB do nice clear glass, so I'm having a closed cockpit,
So bit of masking to do there next.
Ive got X2 builds on the go at min.
All the best 👍👍

Miguel Vaquero
I got to get myself a chrome pen. The result on those details look awesome

Mr D
Thanks Miguel, the pen needs a good shake prior to use , if it awkward area you can pump some out n use brush...but work fast.
Best to put a clear over next day as it's bit delicate.

Alexander Perov
Do not forget that the mast of the antenna passes through the windshield and is very clearly visible. This model may come in handy in my albums

Mr D
Ok thanks Alexander, HB didnt make the Mast installation very clear, the show it just glued on the top, will be very weak!! I've seen one build and it's come away!!
I'm going to use steel rod.
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Guy Rump
Following with interest! 👍

Mr D
Thanks Guy.... good to have you around 😃👍

Miguel Vaquero
Looking amazing. That camo Is on point 👌👌

Mr D
Thanks Miguel 👍 the office-tak used to mask.
Will try panel lines n wash for first time on this one
😁👍👍

gorby
Looking excellent so far!

Mr D
Thanks Gorby 😁👍 Appreciate it.
Got the Flat Clear on now....look at some chipping next.

Mr D
Cheers Garry V👍👍

Trez
Smart kit, like the bubble canopy and cockpit is a little different. Assume they based this craft on the Fw190…

Mr D
Hi Trez 👋
Yes they were heavily influenced by German technology, the Germans wanted them to help support on the eastern front and protect the oilfields there.
It's a nice looking Aircraft, l liked the colour scheme and thought it be nice change n addition to my collection.
Canopy a nice easy mask.
😃👍

Zbynek Honzik
I must say, this project of yours is turning out very nicely, Mr D! I'm enjoying watching it! 👍🙋🏼‍♂️

Mr D
Thanks Zbynek😁👍
Great to have your interests, nearly there now, l can get started on the paint on my Beriev Be-6 soon.
👋👍

Mr D
Cheers Jose👋👍

Miguel Vaquero
It's turning out a beauty!!

Mr D
Hi Miguel 👋, thanks 👍
Just Antenna work n few little bits to finish.
Waiting for some 0.1mm stainless wire.

Alexander Perov
Well, they said, they said, and you did everything wrong, probably you never looked at this model in my albums

Mr D
Hi Alexandra.
I only just found your Album on IAR,
It's very good.... I've only been in the hobby for Months and im learning really, l know the antenna isn't accurate, l wanted it to be strong n durable.

gorby
Only a tiny number of people will either know or care if the antenna isn't accurate Mr D – I didn't know and now that I do, I still don't care. 😄
The antenna looks good and that's all that matters, that fact you've managed to get as good as you have at modelling in such a short space of time is remarkable.
At the end of the day it's only a bloody model and this is only a bloody hobby – not a moral crusade to populate the planet with totally accurate replicas of the real thing. I haven't got a problem if other people want to count every rivet on their own model, but annoys me when they expect it of others.
Just have fun. 🙂

Robert Podkoński
👍

Mr D
Hi Gorby 👋😃.
Good to catch up.
Thanks 👍 lm happy as with it as l see I've improved a bit on previous models.
The Antenna design was begging to break n go wrong the designed way, first antenna...l want to play bit safe.
Everyone has different abilities and l respect them all.
Good luck with your projects 👍

Mr D
Hi Robert 👋😃👍