BIG X Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Machine guns / mass balancers / pitot tube all in place... I want to get this finished tonight - wish me luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 The 'Crowning Glory' is now in place - the aerial supplied by my good mate @Gorby - Thanks Mark!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 The Winsor & Newton Matt is now going on - first coat - matting down nicely... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 32 minutes ago, BIG X said: my good mate @Gorby - Thanks Mark!!! Oh, he has a real name, does he? What're you going to use for the aerial? If you've got no idea yet, you could do worse than trying invisible mending thread in smoke or clear, which you can pick up from your local supermarket for peanuts in their end racks of "useful things" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Mike said: Oh, he has a real name, does he? Damn! that's my cover blown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Gorby said: Damn! that's my cover blown. Sorry Michael - or was it Martin or Dave - I can't remember now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That is a cracking looking Emil! Excellent save 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango98 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Good job and great save Steve. Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 ...guess what - after 8 coats of paint and varnishes - the canopy masks WILL NOT COME OFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 18 minutes ago, BIG X said: ...guess what - after 8 coats of paint and varnishes - the canopy masks WILL NOT COME OFF They'll come off… you just need to give them more persuasion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, BIG X said: ...guess what - after 8 coats of paint and varnishes - the canopy masks WILL NOT COME OFF Are they Tamiya tape? If so, it's probably just the sheer volume of paint making it difficult. Try disturbing a corner with a cocktail stick (which shouldn't scratch the "glass") and grab the corner with some tweezers to pull the rest off. might work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Gorby said: They'll come off… you just need to give them more persuasion. 1 hour ago, Mike said: Are they Tamiya tape? If so, it's probably just the sheer volume of paint making it difficult. Try disturbing a corner with a cocktail stick (which shouldn't scratch the "glass") and grab the corner with some tweezers to pull the rest off. might work. No guys it's Montex vinyl masks and I have used them before with success - the problem is of my own making. The sheer build up of paint and the fact that the vallejo paint is very 'rubbery' has meant that you can't get into the tight little corners of the canopy to lift the smaller pieces out... ...and YES the bit I did get off pulled the rubbery paint off the framework and YES I did scratch the 'glass' in the process. Luckily this model comes with 2 canopies and it is conceivable I did put the wrong one on in the first place - so tonight... ...I'm going to pull the canopy off (it's only PVA'd on) which should be easy enough, then clean the edge of the body. Then mask the other canopy and paint it before trying to get it back on. This little baby just doesn't want me to put her down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 It's classic attention seeking behaviour, isn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 ...from me or the aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just now, BIG X said: ...from me or the aircraft you choose (although I originally meant the kit ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 OK - had problems yesterday trying to post pictures - here is the mess... Cockpit off - excess PVA to remove... Here is the mess that was the canopy... new canopy masked with montex vinyl masks... new cockpit assembled on a piece of blu-tak... ...and primed... RLM71 - maybe too thick again - will I ever learn??? This just arrived from China - I intend to use it for canopies - but this has been so much trouble I'll try it on another build... Canopy on - masks off - leaving PVA to dry over night... There is a bit of PVA showing in the bottom left of the canopy - but hopefully that will be gone by now. I'm considering this nightmare finished - but being a masochist I will actually do a 'ready for inspection' with a base of some sort. Anyone who hasn't been watching this wip might be in for shock. I'm off for a glass of wine now - whilst I consider what I've learned here - but I will close down the thread later - with a little appraisal. WINE O'CLOCK - Steve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Very nice end result even with the problems at the end. Enjoy your wine and then let us know what's next!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Well – after a couple of glasses of wine - I’m regarding this as ‘finished’ – though it has hardly been my ‘finest hour’. So what have I learned during this build? Well – I have learned NEVER to use a sharpie EVER AGAIN. But on a more positive note I have learned some good stuff too… Firstly – this kit from Airfix is a smashing little kit to build and thankfully I have got my hands on another five for the stash – as Airfix have discontinued it – shame on you Hornby. Secondly – I have learned how to mottle a Luftwaffe aircraft – which will come in very useful on future builds – thanks for the encouragement to try it folks. Then I learned how to restore the panel circular lines on the fuselage with my scriber – without it scratching the rest of the model – thank you DYMO TAPE. I have also discovered more about camo colours (70/71/65 & 70/02/65) and the famous ‘splinter patterns’ for Luftwaffe aircraft – though I may steer well clear of yellow noses in the future – that yellow is a beggar to get on. Then there was learning about Gruppen / Staffel / Rank / Geschwader colours and symbols – all very interesting stuff. I have also learned that up to eight coats of paint and varnish make it impossible to remove cockpit masks. I usually add my glazing at the end, but as most people put it in place early in their builds I thought I would give it a try. The only difference is they DON’T put eight layers of gunk on top. This nightmare has had a positive result though too – as I have learned not to use a scalpel to remove masks anymore. I always used to get a ‘tiny’ scratch somewhere using a scalpel and never understood how people managed to get them off with a wooden cocktail stick. But I do now… I sharpened a cocktail stick so it was thin enough to catch the edge of the mask, but it is still soft enough not to scratch the plastic – result!!! Finally – I have learned that doing a ‘work in progress’ thread is helpful. Previously I had considered ‘WIP’ threads to be the domain of master builders – who pass their knowledge on to the rest of us. Now I know that even beginners can benefit from their own WIP threads. I received a lot of valuable information, tips & support from people with a lot more experience than me. It encouraged me to ‘keep going’ on something that may otherwise have gone in the bin. It also kept me ‘focused’ on the job in hand – but mainly it was FUN – which is why I come here… …so thanks for following folks and I promise to do better next time. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 By the way I just wanted to thank the following folk... @Gorby @Antb @Troy Smith @Black Knight @sven_ss @Pauls9cb @Graham Boak @tango98 @Simon382 @jean @Lawzer @TonyTiger66 @Mike @Plasto @Corsairfoxfouruncle @amblypygid @matteo44 @Avgas ...for your help, advice, tips and general support - it's been a beggar- but you kept me going - cheers lads!!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 you practicing your acceptance speech for the oscars ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Black Knight said: you practicing your acceptance speech for the the oscars ? Nope - just being thankful - I've learned a lot on this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Turned out spot on! 10 /10 for persiveriance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hi Steve Just caught up. What a great WIP you've had. The 109 really does look excellent. You've overcome some really tricky stuff and you've done a blinding job. Looking forward to the next WIP.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 ...as promised I have done a 'Ready For Inspection' thread - complete with stand... I hope you can take a look. Thanks again - Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Bloody brilliant. sorry I missed this while it was live. I never knew about the pain of sharpie,although I haven't used them for pre shade myself. Excellent save on pen woes however, as well as the canopy. I'll head over to the RFI for a shooftie. This site is great for learning new stuff. looks like things turned out nice. Bravo sir, you can't beat a boy o' Custard. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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