Thom216 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Really liking the look of this. The paint and weathering are coming along great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Fantastic work. Bravo sir. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Well, you can also say that your method of painting is just like the real aircraft. This is a stunning build and beautifully executed. I like how your weathering is turning out as the Mossie is a bit tough to make war-weary with all those smooth surfaces and few panels. Really well done! Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Thanks guys - appreciated - and great photo Andy! I shall be wiring yellow cables tonight!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Brilliant work throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 This is all good stuff and it is all going in my "Future builds" folder, keep up the good (great) work Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thanks guys - I'm enjoying it. Starting to assemble the various parts now... ***TIP IF YOU ARE BUILDING THIS KIT*** Note the silver collars on the end of the outer gun barrels of the belly gun. These barrels disappear into the body work under the cockpit, and are visible as the ends of the gun barrels on the underside of the plane - but the visible parts are a separate part in the kit - no point in extending huge barrels under the cockpit. That is why these gun barrels are tapered - it is so they can be easily threaded into the fuselage and hidden. The silver collars butt up to the bulkhead. As molded and glued (they slip over the ends), they are too close to the ends of the barrels and prevent the gun assembly from sitting properly. I ended up cracking them off as you cannot see them in situ. Now these are Eduard parts, but I thing I recall reading that the same happens with the Tamiya bits, in that book you can buy about building the kit. It could be that I could have pushed my collars on further before gluing? Bomb rack fitted... This little panel covers the radiators. They are held on by the magnets you can see in the shot below - very neat (you glue two small PE flats into the panel underside) Now fitting the fuselage sides that are under the wing structure, and line the bomb/gun bay sides... Also fitting the hydraulic struts that open/close the doors... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Wreck Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Sir. This is just a fantastic, incredible build to follow. I am really enjoying watching this build since I joined the forum. Like you when you started this thread, I am just starting to get into modeling seriously since throwing together kits as a kid. This thread has inspired me and I will hopefully be able to splash out on this kit in the new year. If I end up getting mine just half as good as yours looks I’ll be happy! Keep up the great work man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thanks guys - the kit is superb, you will enjoy building it - and you do NOT need to get any of the extra detail stuff I did - as it comes it is very very good....I just wanted to extend the build time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 More pics - sorry, I'm using this as a ref. for myself as well.... I'm learning about the aircraft here as well - wondered what the silver blocks were in the bomb bay doors - now I have fitted them I see that when closed they fit directly over the guns and allow spent shells to eject out of the aircraft... Lights below are Molotow marker with clear tamiya color dropped in... Silver panels around the exhausts on the side panels... All this detail on the front of the Merlin is about to disappear... Method for grubbiness... Cover in diluted oil paint... Wipe off! (in direction of airflow (or gravity) I like the way the oil gets left behind around features - just like in 'real' life... Undercarriage assembly... Note the piece at the top of the struts that Tamiya supply in order to keep everything lined up during assembly... Cockpit hatch (gloss before weathering) Can't resist test assembling - but it is always night time when I get to this stage! Saying goodbye to this view as I attach undercarriage doors... Can't put it off anymore - I have to build the other engine so I can fit the other side together! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 (That nose panel is not in place) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111Fan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 This has been an absolute pleasure to watch so far - stunning work, and I love your techniques for weathering and painting! I can't wait to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Lovely progress. They tossed a lot of detail into this bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I share everyone's views on this build - fantastic job so far. One thing though. Shouldn't the doors under the guns and the bomb bays be separate? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Ooh - yes, you are right! Cock - the kit provides every option - closed, open, half n' half....I keep skipping over those pages, I will have to see if they separate the 'fully open' option in the book - but regardless, you are correct. I wonder if I can cut them in-situ with a micro-saw.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I was thinking that would be the best solution as long as the hinges can be held firmly. Sorry I didn't see this til now! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Glad you did! (sort of ) Those micro saws are pretty sharp - if I make sure I hold everything securely, I think it will work. Plastic below is grey, so shouldn't have to paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Looks superb! May I ask, what are the "Molotow marker" lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Molotow markers are chrome pens that are incredible for recreating ....chrome! Or mirrors. I used them to fill the lights before adding the red/green lenses. People are using them for chrome trim on car models, engine details etc - they are amazing.... Amazon link: http://a.co/gPHitlk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Not going to risk that cut The gap is very very fine, if not 100% deadly straight, it will cut a detail line...unless I can extract the doors off the model to cut - but even then its a bit dodgy once painted....next time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Sometimes that's the wise thing. Sleeping dogs and all that... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 I think so Andy - one slip.....if I hadn't painted, then I would have risked it.. Right - built the 'kit' engine now - as supplied in the Tamiya box - this one will be hidden by the panels, so don't need the full detail, but I thought it would be good to compare the Tamiya Merlin and the Eduard one, which will be on show. The tamiya one is still superb...\ Tamiya tell you to leave that bit of sprue (bottom frame) on while you are building - I forgot on the top one! You won't see any of this, but I'll still make it look nice Joined with the previously prepared parts - all fits perfectly... So now she can finally sit on here 3 wheels!! Still gotta do exhausts...but panels will fit nicely... Lots of stuff to work on obviously, but last big job is the canopy - a part that received universal praise in the reviews when the kit first came out.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor K2 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Outstanding, an absolute masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Seconded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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