Newbie(kinda) Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Spraying outside. In Durham. At mid-winter. With the forecast we've had for the next week or so. Maybe NOT. Although you are delightfully bonkers, so go for it! And talking of bonkers, just how BIG is a 1/32nd HE111...it looks HUUUUGE. I have a comfy chair, a glass or 2 of fine red and chocolate peanuts...mind if I watch and learn?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadeddrew Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 "A sheet of swastikas?......... I was playing Ludo with my darling little sprogs one day,when I happened to notice.....& before my brain could engage,I said....."don't you think the layout of the board looks like a swastika"??.......Check it out,you'll never look at the game the same again!! Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) I paint mostly in my attic, which would be why I spent four days cleaning it out! For paint, I use acrylics so there are very little fumes and I had a fan facing out from the open window for that little bit that did smell. Of course being Winter now the window is staying closed (mostly) and i use a space-heater to warm the space up before I use it. Edited January 11, 2017 by Thom216 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Looks like a fun little Build you have there. I think I'll pull up a pew. great job so far. I keep not buying the Airfix one but this, now this is something else. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I built this kit last year - the high part count aside it shouldn't cause you any problems. I found the fit to be exceptional, and if memory serves me correctly, the only filler I used was a smidge on the engine cowlings and to fill sink-marks on the propeller blades. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Looks like a good start with that monster, Steve. Happy modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, tomprobert said: I built this kit last year - the high part count aside it shouldn't cause you any problems. I found the fit to be exceptional, and if memory serves me correctly, the only filler I used was a smidge on the engine cowlings and to fill sink-marks on the propeller blades. Tom Thank's Tom,I,ve been over on LSP looking at builds of this kit and saw what I assume is your superb build,I prefer referencing other builds rather than the real thing as there is enough detail in the box for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi folk's got a bit paint on the cockpit. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Wow this ll be amazing, beautiful progress so far Steve, cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) That's a great looking cockpit so far Steve, it's going to be a beast but I'm sure it will be worth the effort in the end. I'll follow along if you don't mind? Edited January 12, 2017 by Antb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Morning folk's,little session today with the interior of the fuselage base coated,and just to get some of the sprues condensed I have started building the tail and tail planes wheel wells etc. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 10/01/2017 at 11:36 PM, dreadeddrew said: "A sheet of swastikas?......... I was playing Ludo with my darling little sprogs one day,when I happened to notice.....& before my brain could engage,I said....."don't you think the layout of the board looks like a swastika"??.......Check it out,you'll never look at the game the same again!! Andrew Never have liked board haves and now I know why. nice work Steve, smooth work on the office. What are you going to do with it when your done? Pop some glass on it and have it as a coffee table!? Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks Rob,thought I would jump in and glide out the loft to escape the missus! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 21 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Thanks Rob,thought I would jump in and glide out the loft to escape the missus! Now that's a plan! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Good progress, Steve. Its exciting to see how the details look und the first layer of paint. Are this molded on seatbelts for the pilot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Wow! This is like "How do you eat an elephant?" One bite at a time... Each sub-assembly is like a whole kit to us 1/72 types. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, BerndM said: Good progress, Steve. Its exciting to see how the details look und the first layer of paint. Are this molded on seatbelts for the pilot ? They are Bernd and not very good so tape belts will be in order! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: They are Bernd and not very good so tape belts will be in order! Good idea, the seat will be very visible after finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hi all,plodding along with the sub assemblies and half way through the Bomb bay assembly and when completed they fit into the centre section of the lower wing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Lots of big detail with this kit Steve and looking good so far. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 10 hours ago, PlaStix said: Lots of big detail with this kit Steve and looking good so far. Kind regards, Stix It is Massive Stix,that section of wing is larger than the span of a 1/48 Spitfire but the sub assemblies fitted beautifully and a dry run of the fuselage shows no issues either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Really enjoying following this one Steve Do you mind if I ask a daft question? How big is your loft hatch ? You see going by the size of this beastie, if you put the wings on, it's staying in whatever room you happen to do it in. How do I know this, a mate built an old triumph motorcycle in his flat, we had to take it apart again to get it out ! cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Not big enough! Get a second one and do a Zwilling - someone does a resin centre section to deal with the hard bit ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 1 hour ago, JOCKNEY said: Really enjoying following this one Steve Do you mind if I ask a daft question? How big is your loft hatch ? You see going by the size of this beastie, if you put the wings on, it's staying in whatever room you happen to do it in. How do I know this, a mate built an old triumph motorcycle in his flat, we had to take it apart again to get it out ! cheers Pat It,ll just squeeze through Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 11 hours ago, Admiral Puff said: Not big enough! Get a second one and do a Zwilling - someone does a resin centre section to deal with the hard bit ... Don't encourage him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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