Radleigh Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Hi guys,Now the He-111 is done, I've moved onto some smaller kits in hope 'the smaller they are, the more chance of finishing', that's the plan anyway. I've never built a 1/144th kit before so it's something different too and I'm also learning that AModel isn't a Tamiya fit kit.... no bother, keeps the cogs working 'n all that.. I think it will make a nice little kit though when done, providing I can do it justice..Some photos of the progress so far,AModel Be-12P 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrAModel Be-12P 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrBe-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrBe-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrFitting the wings... it was either sand it really thin and keep the wings level, or have the wings level and a slight ridge, so I went for the ridge option and smoothed out with filler, looks better in the flesh and I'm happy with the result.Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrAnother 'small' kit in the background is the Hasegawa Tracker, being converted into a Fire Bomber..Be-12P 1/144th & 1/72nd Hasegawa Tracker by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrBe-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrWhere it was at yesterday, engines are now sorted, just sorting out the boom on the rear then the tailplanes can go on, then the bit I'm dreading, the glazing,.. I'm half tempted to just paint it then paint the windows in...?Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on FlickrThanks for looking, Edited September 27, 2015 by Radleigh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Nice work, Radleigh! Amodel can be a bit of a challenge, but I love them for their subject matter, lots of weird and wonderful subjects like this one. And a bit of a challenge is good for keeping the modelling skills sharp, as you indicated. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I've got the firebomber version of this one, and I must admit that figuring out how to do all those windows has me a bit puzzled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks Jason, won't be my last AModel that's for sure. Jessica, this is the water bomber version 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Lovely subject and certainly will look very cool & unique when finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Amodel or some other manufacturer should release this in 1/72, we have a resin one and Vacform at the moment, but need a proper injected one 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Kev, Modelsvit are bringing one out... check the Rumour section Cheers Colin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Be-12P AModel 1/144th by This picture describes better than a thousand words the experience I had with a number of A-Model kits... Yes, they are not easy builds but they turn into very good models with some work and they are generally accurate and well detailed. It should also be said that more recent kits from the same company show a much better fit. Nice choice, looking forward to seeing more ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hi! If you need some details views i can get a walkaround for you. A couple week ago our museum of the world ocean added a Бе-12 as an exhibit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) And if you interested this take a look this one http://karopka.ru/community/user/8071/?MODEL=386651 and this VIP http://karopka.ru/forum/forum189/topic19250/?PAGEN_1=2 Edited December 4, 2014 by Snitok1983 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foresterab Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I actually had this in my hands in the store and was very responsible and did not buy the fire fighting version...maybe due to the other 4 kits in my hands. Really interested to see what this looks like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Good luck with that one, interesting subject. You are dealing with an "interesting" fit and managed it. Thumbs up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 That undercarriage bay, Looks like a sci fi doorway with the internal shutter down! Good luck with the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks guys, really enjoying this and I wasn't expecting that being 1/144th... however I'm not looking forward to using this - Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Bad fit of clear parts, going to fill these in and paint. The nose glass I will polish and I think I will mask off and see how it looks, but I might just paint them in. Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Rear boom is also a bad fit, will blend all this in now with the tail.... Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr The wing route.. need to tidy up the panels lines with a scriber. Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr and a general view. Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Great progress, the extra work will be rewarded in an interesting and rarely seen bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Wow! Looks like a challenging build for sure. Never tried 144 but I think I'm now inspired to pick a suitable subject and have a crack. Chocks away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Great work so far. A-Model do make some kits of interesting aircraft, it's a pity that they don't go together a bit better but then again we are modellers not assemblers and you are doing a fine job. I built one of their HU-16's a few years ago and the end result was definitely worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Looking good Radleigh! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks guys, Wow! Looks like a challenging build for sure. Never tried 144 but I think I'm now inspired to pick a suitable subject and have a crack. Chocks away! I didn't think I would do a 1/144th kit, but my funds are at a minimum at the moment as we're trying to grow our business, so this is a better option for me really, cheap and cheerful. I will get the Modelsvit 1/72 Be-12 when it comes out though! Great work so far. A-Model do make some kits of interesting aircraft, it's a pity that they don't go together a bit better but then again we are modellers not assemblers and you are doing a fine job. I built one of their HU-16's a few years ago and the end result was definitely worth the effort. I don't mind putting in the little work where needed, it's looking good now, I sorted out a few of the fitment issues last night and made a start on prepping areas for the etch, will post a photo update either tonight or tomorrow. Radders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Lil'update... The rear end boom is all flush and sorted but I forgot to photograph it.. however I've started on the tiny etch you get with this kit and not having used etch before (well I did as a kid on a Dragon Fw-190, but it looked... ), I was a little anxious... it's not that bad though, cleaning up of the parts was the hardest part, but I managed to gently go along the edge once fixed with a sanding sponge so it is now nice and smooth.. Little bit of cleaning up to do, but other than that I'm happy.. AModel 1/144th Be-12P by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr AModel 1/144th Be-12P by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr I am off to Malta Saturday for a well earned rest after a full year of working, so no more updates from me now until the new year, I'm back on the 28th, but then down in London seeing family... so I hope you all have a great Christmas & New Year and thanks for looking in.. Radleigh. Edited December 18, 2014 by Radleigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 You are doing great on this build, no thanks to A Model it would seem! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Progress has been a bit slow with a house move looming, back ache and just very busy at work... I've managed to get all the etch spats on now, just a bit of cleaning up needed around the join, also the nose glazing looks worse than it is too, as it's two parts the actualy windows are clear of glue. Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr and the rear boom on, needs a bit more work to get rid of the uneven top. Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Be-12P AModel 1/144th by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Edited January 15, 2015 by Radleigh 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Looking very neat. I love the look of this aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Nice job Radders my old fruit...great looking plane. You know what I think of Amodel stuff, (love 'em in case you forgot..proper modelling material and great subject matter). Modelsvit is pretty similar but seemingly better quality mouldings. The PE's fun isn't it !, I use Gator glue on the smaller parts and slow drying Zap on the longer bits, (secret is, bit at a time). Should be done soon then.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks Colin & Andy. I use Gator glue on the smaller parts and slow drying Zap on the longer bits, (secret is, bit at a time). Should be done soon then.. I'll let you into a little secret, them spats have taken nearly 3 weeks... I'm not looking forward to the tiny bit's but I'm sure I will get through it... Won't be my last Amodel either Andy.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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