IanHx Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) In a fit of either bravery or insanity, decided it was time to tackle something which has been lurking in the stash for a while.... Reference materials downloaded to Kindle.... "... we're going to need a bigger desk...." . Edited July 31, 2017 by IanHx title change 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 You're a brave man Ian! Best of good luck with this one as it really is a stunning subject and I know how tough a fight the Amodel kit can put up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Best of luck with this Ian! It's an 'interesting' kit, but there are some good builds online that show what you can do with it. I have one of these, been thinking about building it for a while, then I saw Trumpeter has announced it's going to release one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Great choice ian, good luck on a gorgeous aircraft,but a not so gorgeous kit ,I'm willing you on here..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the words of support. 10:10 : commencing glueing of the first 6 pieces. Still have hope that somehow this kit's reputation is undeserved, and that it's not the A-monster everyone makes out..... 10:40 : end glueing. I was wrong. Very, very wrong..... Edited February 5, 2017 by IanHx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Put your big boy pants on Ian, you only have to build the kit. Imagine being one of the poor sods who had to build the real thing! I'll be watching to see how you go. Those Soviet types are such interesting shapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Aww.... way to kill the dramatic effect It's just glue, perseverance, and a well fed carpet monster..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Waiting for paint to dry.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Bit more research on how to get the right markings for a euro Fiddler. The pictures I've seen so far for the Amderma based Fiddler's show green noses and blue Bort numbers. Can't use blue 49 supplied in the kit because that was 128UT Pelican, however it transpires that there was Bort 94 at Amderma.... I have a cunning plan involving scissors... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 8 hours ago, IanHx said: Thanks for the words of support. 10:10 : commencing glueing of the first 6 pieces. Still have hope that somehow this kit's reputation is undeserved, and that it's not the A-monster everyone makes out..... 10:40 : end glueing. I was wrong. Very, very wrong..... Have a part assembled UT kit from the stash of a club member who passed away and must admit the fit of parts is daunting. Such things don't usually bother me but one of the main fuselage parts has a serious mismoulding that's going to take considerable work to resolve. Hopefully you don't find anything so horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) There are fit issues..... and then there are fit issues...... not going to whinge about Airfix again in a hurry ! Rivet-counters and accuracy fiends look away now - I reckon the easiest fix is probably taking 2mm out of the step in the furthest away side, just after the sticking out flange-y bit (which also needs to go) and then it will slide left into line. May not be hyper-accurate but who can tell from a distance ? Edited July 31, 2017 by IanHx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Flippin eck, i thought i had a few fit issues with the firebar but mine tamiya compared to yours, chin up ,and peck on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Watching along, suspect from what I've heard of amodels kits fiddler and fiddly won't be the only f words to crop up...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Watching along, suspect from what I've heard of amodels kits fiddler and fiddly won't be the only f words to crop up...... Already started on the other f word - "filler". Was convinced that throttle should have been on left, doing that meant that right hand side console was back to front, so had to flip it round and fill in the exposed hollow area. Edited February 7, 2017 by IanHx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Well, the good news is the fuselage surgery worked a treat, should go together nicely with the aid of copious filler and mediocre standards Edited February 7, 2017 by IanHx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Wings assembled. Cockpit tub glued into place. Currently guesstimating how much ballast weight to add into the nose, and deliberating (ok, procrastinating) whether or not to cut off the lug on the lower front fuselage that's supposed to help connect it to the rear half but in reality prevents the parts from fitting flushly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Decided to leave the lug on. Here's a pic of progress so far Edited July 3, 2017 by IanHx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Looks to be taking shape nicely for you Ian. Has it taken much effort to get parts fitting together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 I know that short-run kits can't be held to the same exacting standards as high-volume manufacturers, but if there was a prize for 'most woeful attempt at a circle in the history of humanity' then part number 20 was in with a shout The problem bit is going to be the 'lid' over the rear fuselage. Once that and the intake covers are on then it should be plain sailing. In a kit as big as a barge ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ohh you must have pleased the modelling gods somewhere along the line because that dont look bad at all,probably a right trial to get to this point but its going to be fine,isnt it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Oh the modelling gods were just toying with me... took a brave pill and tried dry-fitting the lid... going to need some gorilla glue and industrial clamps to make this lot stick together !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Fantastic shape that plane has. Of course now you've started it, there's a Trumpeter kit coming this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) On 2/16/2017 at 5:44 AM, bianfuxia said: Of course now you've started it, there's a Trumpeter kit coming this year What if it turns out to be a re-box of the Amodel kit ? Edited February 18, 2017 by IanHx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just with more rivets I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Q: "How many clamps does it take to glue a Fiddler ?" A: Edited July 31, 2017 by IanHx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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