Parabat Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looking great, that MDC gunsight looks the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Great progress. I have some revi sights from Quickboost and they are also fabulous. I am going to use one in my 1/32 build of the A1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Coming together a treat, cockpit looks nice and used without being over the top. Just a little reminder though in case you've forgot, there was leather beading around that hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Coming together a treat, cockpit looks nice and used without being over the top. Just a little reminder though in case you've forgot, there was leather beading around that hood. Thanks for that, nice to hear. I am not happy the beading is is defined enough. I may use "something" to replicate it but I am not sure. Maybe a snake of milliput? Or I may just add paint and leave it. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Looking good mate, will she be ready for the next meeting (2nd weekend in April), or are you aiming for the Expo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Looking good mate, will she be ready for the next meeting (2nd weekend in April), or are you aiming for the Expo? Hi Kev, Probably more an Expo target but I will see if I get her in for April. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Some nice work there big fella, even if it is a losers plane . Hope to catch up in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Some nice work there big fella, even if it is a losers plane . Hope to catch up in April Hello mate. Nice of you to say so!! I have to catch up to Kev, he is streets ahead at the moment with build numbers! I need to learn his secret. Although a fake 24 hour "emergency deployment exercise" to get some build time away from distraction is not beyond these navy types!! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Welcome back! I finally got my butt into gear and unpacked everything and reinstated "the bench". It is good to be home and back in familiar surroundings! I decided to work on the main undercarriage. The main wheels were removed and the seams sanded down. This left a flat spot all around the periphery so I took to the wheels with an RB productions scriber. Using the saw toothed back of the scriber I went over the tread marks and once I finally got all the way around sealed it with some Tamiya Extra Thin cement to melt all the slough. Obviously the wheel on the right has been completed. I then turned my attention to the gear. Through Mottlemaster's kindness I have some "ticki tape" en route so I went back to my old tried and true method for oleos. I measured the distance of the oleos and cut some generic kitchen foil to the correct size. I then put some "Micro Metal Foil Adhesive" on the reverse side. It comes out white but once it is dried it goes clear and is ready to apply. I carefully laid out the foil on the oleo and then smoothed it around the circumference using a cotton bud. I was trying to get the ends onto the side that will be against the gear door. I was THIS close! The oleo supports were attached after the foil had been given a chance to set. It was then time to add the brake lines. These consist of two slightly different diameters, the tube that runs down the leg and the flexible part that attached to the wheel. I used some old .8 amp fuse wire for the former. These were attached using CA to the central lugs first (on the inboard side) and once set the wire was bent to conform to the outer sides of the legs and secured with more CA. I then cut some thin Tamiya tape strips to use as securing straps (a first). I made them too short but again the ends will be hidden by the gear doors. They are also a bit overscale but they will do for this one. The flexible hoses were made from some 1mm evergreen rod. I bent and twisted these to break the rigidity but still retain the basic shape. I also drilled out one end to accept the fuse wire. This wasn't as successful as I had hoped and almost sent me blind! I wanted to just slip them over the ends and use as little CA as possible but not all plans work as we would like. Looking at the last photo it probably helps to get the correct end on the fuse wire...doh! They are attached and it looks a bit rough but close enough for government work. I will paint over the tape and fuse wire with 02 and the flexible hoses with either interior black or tyre black. I will drill small holes into the rear of each wheel at appropriate locations and hopefully just trim and glue the ends. I may use another medium for the next set. I need to add a couple of plaques and the MLG will be done. Main lesson: Dont be in a rush to paint the undercarriage legs as it is better left until all construction is finished!!! Thanks for looking. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Nice big guy, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Must admit I toyed with the idea of adding the thicker flexible brake lining but in the end I took the easy way out and will just build that part up with a few layers of paint. I've found that bare metal foil makes better straps than tape as well as it hugs the contours better, well in this scale anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Must admit I toyed with the idea of adding the thicker flexible brake lining but in the end I took the easy way out and will just build that part up with a few layers of paint. I've found that bare metal foil makes better straps than tape as well as it hugs the contours better, well in this scale anyway. That may have been the way to go with the paint layers Tim. I'll have a go at foil for the straps next time. The beauty of this hobby is there is always an alternative or new way to learn!! Regards Edited March 23, 2012 by Kahunaminor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That may have been the way to go with the paint layers Tim. I'll have a go at foil for the straps next time. The beauty of this hobby is there is always an alternative or new way to learn!!Regards Well I think after this Group Build has ended it will be a great reference stop for people building 190s, whatever the kit they are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Some useful tips about adding detail to the undercarriage. The cockpit looks brilliant too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 This group build is becomeing a master class in FW109's and within this there seems to be an elite mastercalss in undercarriage details. Just wate untill you try the ticky tape. You even redid the tyre tred how long did that take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 This group build is becomeing a master class in FW109's and within this there seems to be an elite mastercalss in undercarriage details. Just wate untill you try the ticky tape. You even redid the tyre tred how long did that take Obviously you are talking about someone else? I don't know the Fw109, is it new?? The tyres were a small chore, it took about 5 minutes on each so worth the small effort for the improved look. I may have another look at the straps this morning and see if I can improve on them. I have an idea to flatten some copper wire and see how that looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Well I think after this Group Build has ended it will be a great reference stop for people building 190s, whatever the kit they are using. My thoughts exactly. Especially for anyone tackling the Eduard kits. As the 190 is my favourite aircraft, I for one, will be bookmarking this GB for future reference. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Did some thinking about the Tamiya tape straps and decided to try again. I took some single strand copper wire from an old electrical cord, cut a length and flattened it using brute strength. A dash of CA and some intricate bending, a coat of MM 02 and voila! These gave me straps of a much more pleasing look at scale. The flexible tubes were painted MM interior a/c black. I will go over them with a wash to blend the new paint with the old. I painted the leather around the IP coaming as I couldn't be buggered adding anything to increase the thickness. I added a drop of Future to the gunsight for the lens and the reflectors to the gun sight with Gator Glue. I was going to add some tinting to the front one but I got all excited and added the front windshield. Oh well.... Set all that aside for the night. I will mask it off and I can concentrate on the wing root gun bays and some colour. I added the wires to the retractor arms of the MLG. Same copper wire as before with CA. I will let that set overnight and then add the 04 and another wash. Well that's all for tonight I'm off to bed. Thanks for looking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Night Night Kent. Excellent work on the details. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Watch the bed bugs don't bite! ! Nice legs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Most impressive. Love the work on the gear legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Nice legs, Shame about the face!! Thanks Tim (I think ) Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 good work on the U/C legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Beautiful detail work Kent, book marking this for future reference especially the brake lines Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 good work on the U/C legs thanks Mick appreciate you stopping by. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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