mustang1989 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) It's been a long while since I've done anything aviation related so it's been really difficult to decide on what I'm going to do for an ice breaker for the last few months. I bounced back and forth from Ta-152 to an Fw190 D series to a 190 A series to finally .........this: A Hase offering of the 234: I bought two of these because every time I start hackin' on a build for detail add-ons like cockpits or engine displays or anything like that I have inherent problem of messing something up along the way to the point of being unrepairable so I just head it off at the pass with a spare parts kit. I don't know when exactly I'll get started on this bad boy as I still have to finish up my '54 Chevy Panel Wagon that I'm building in the Auto section here but I decided to post a Threadlocker anyway. Here are the upgrades: with a masking set: and reference material: Edited October 18, 2016 by mustang1989 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Monteiro Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 That is a good start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hello I'm in. Be careful with the seam on the canopy. Many seen, that cracked them while they were sanding it down . Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Watching with interest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks guys. bbudde: I hear you and have already been lookin' down the pipeline at that with the seam and all. Believe me, that's one part about this kit that I don't like. I picked one of these up as well just so I could have some of the odds and ends out of it. and a set of these: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That engine upgrade looks serious kit. Good luck! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks Tony. I'm really looking forward to tackling that as engine building of most any kind is my favorite part of a build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ay up! What's this? Abandoning us automotive cobblers to build some German WW2 jet, borderline luft '46 wingy thing... Excellent! I'll watch with interest. Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 No worries Ashley. I've still got my '54 Chevy Sedan Delivery WIP goin' on here in the auto section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I have one of these and the Aires set also, so I'll be watching closely for tips. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Love this plane so I have to be in. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ditto Biggles87 above! So will be following closely for some good hints Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the likes and comments so far guys. I think I’m going to test fit this kit together first to see how it’s supposed to go together and then install my resin goodies here and there. I figure it’ll give me a slight edge when things aren’t going together so smoothly when installing the resin pieces. Painting this sucker on the bottom will be a unique experience for me as I’m used to painting my exteriors with no landing gear installed. Judging by the fit of the fuselage halves together and the wing to fuselage joint I’d say it might be a slight bit easier of a kit than I’d originally thought. Edited August 19, 2016 by mustang1989 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Looking good. If the near copy but smaller Dragon kit is anything to go by then the nose is where the fit problems are. Is this a recent boxing? Hasegawa may have updated the molds as I seem to remember reading of more fit problems than you seem to have encountered lol. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks Ashley. Typically there are fit issues but none I've read that are that far out to where it's difficult to work with. What I do know is that almost every Aires cockpit set seems to have fit issues and this is the best fit by far I've seen. If you want a pretty fair evaluation of the Dragon 72nd and the Hasegawa 48th scale kits then that Valiant Wings book I've got in the intro to this build seems to be the ticket. That sir, is a good book to have in dealing with photos and details as well as kit shortcomings and Pros. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 More test fitting with the Aires interior detail set. Looks like it's going to fit good at the firewall/ fuselage joint. Will have to see how everything is going to behave with the glass installed ..........This is a fairly well complimented set and I'm looking forward to working with it: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks Ashley. Typically there are fit issues but none I've read that are that far out to where it's difficult to work with. What I do know is that almost every Aires cockpit set seems to have fit issues and this is the best fit by far I've seen. If you want a pretty fair evaluation of the Dragon 72nd and the Hasegawa 48th scale kits then that Valiant Wings book I've got in the intro to this build seems to be the ticket. That sir, is a good book to have in dealing with photos and details as well as kit shortcomings and Pros. I built a dragon 234B years ago when I could still actually finish an aircraft kit lol. The rfi of it was my first post on here as well lol. I didn't seem to encounter any of the problems I'd read about although there were some clear areas that needed work to make look better lol. I might search out that book you mention, as despite the fact I've sold nearly all my aircraft stuff off, I do still enjoy reading things like that weirdly lol. Great progress btw. That Aires set looks great Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 The quality of those Aries parts look excellent. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks Ashley and Baron. I've got the tub all trimmed up and the two pieces glued together. I had to sand a lot of material from the bottom to get it to fit right but so far so good. Here's a few shots with the clear nose piece test fitted. It looks like it's gonna be A-OK. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) I've gotta add, in working with custom automotive builds the last two years and chasing those builds to God only knows where , I think this one will be a welcome and somewhat easier build for me. The customs usually tell me where to go concerning a build instead of building to a historical standard/ reference. With that said, even though there's a lot of upgrades going into this build I at least have the boundary of building this thing "the way it's supposed to be" instead of following the limitless imagination that goes into the custom hot rods. Edited August 22, 2016 by mustang1989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 I started things off by black basing the whole cockpit tub: I managed to shoot a base coat of RLM 66 emamel after that followed up by hitting the highlights with a little acrylic RLM 66 with a drop of white in it on the high points. I set that aside to dry and then hit it with a coat of Tamiya Clear and allowed that to dry. I followed that up with a wash of MIG Productions dark wash lightened some so as not to be overbearing with it. After that dried under a lamp for a while I brought out all the details and dry brushed some silver over the corners and over some of the more frequently used controls through out the side consoles. I then went over everything with a coat of MM flat clear with a drop of grey in it to give the sun faded look. I still have to install the instruments at the R/H front console and at the upright panel at the front of the L/H console and then it'll be down to the PE details, resin pieces like the control yoke and seat with belts and then the main instrument panel. There's alot more stuff I didn't mention but the list is just too dang long. You get the picture though(no pun intended). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 That looks stunning. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks Ashley. I'm currently working on the pilots seat and seat belts. Updates coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 That looks stunning. Ashley Absolutely agree, will you do mine it I send it to you please? Nobody need know. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nice work so far! A part,its an intetesting,often somewhat overlooked plane I think.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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