Iain Ogilvie Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Feel a little guilty as this was started ages ago - not a lot done and the mods have very kindly allowed me to play! Hoping this GB will be the encouragement I need to crack on... There may also be a second build from me as the SCW is facinating and I'm drawn to these subjects like a moth to a searchlight! Iain Edited June 25, 2011 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi Iain strewth that's a lot of vaccy placcy looking forward to this good luck with the project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks - I'll need it! Pictures of new progress over the weekend Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Apologies for delay - a little busy of late... Interior floor made from styrene sheet - usinf a scanned and blown-up image of the Revell 1:48 part as a pattern. And a cockpit bulkhead - again - scanned and scaled-up from the Revell kit: Seat cushions: Throttle box: Will try and get some better pix shortly. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 That looks pretty useful so far. Couple of questions. What was the thinking behind the resin in the bottom? What's the wingspan? Were there any white metal, or detail parts like undercarriage, props? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Hi Mike, Resin 'keel' was for strength - for such a large model the plastic used is quite thin and with the deep, straight, draw of plastic into the female mould it's paper thin. Exhibit A. M'Lud (note the tear in the plastic): This will also give a solid base for the wing spars. Normally for airframes like this I'd use a two pack foam - but as the JU-52 has such an open and visible interior that's not an option here. Kit includes some white metal for the engines and upper gun section (I think there are gear struts as well). Engines will be replaced with Williams Bro's Pratt and Witney Wasps that were included in the Combat Models copy of the Modelbau Schmitt kit (which I also have in the stash)... What I really need is more info on the bomb aimers/gunners dustbin and the bomb cells - piccies anyone?? Span - erm - about 3 feet - so pretty compact and bijou really! Iain Edited April 13, 2009 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just found these pix - more needed! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) - brilliant Iain , even the bomb 'cabinets' . just the bomb sights to find and i'll be a happy bunny . - well done son ! i've got something to start with , too . . . [/left] Q. anyboby got a photo/info of the bombbay doors ? Edited April 13, 2009 by blimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) What I really need is more info on the bomb aimers/gunners dustbin and the bomb cells - piccies anyone?? ..you need the appropriate issue of Réplic...got it somewhere. For general details I posted a selection of the EADS Ju 52 at La Ferté over on the LEMB ..(you may need to register to see them) http://www.luftwaffe-experten.org/forums/i...?showtopic=3671 Edited April 13, 2009 by FalkeEins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks Blimp - looks like I need to get that photo-etch set - can scan and scale up on the PC and transfer to plastic sheet... Thanks FalkeEins - great pics Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Mutter, mutter, mutter... Can't find the Eduard sets on stock anywhere - did they do the same thing fot the JU-52 in 1:48? The cells on the '52 look a similar design - but smaller... They seem to have done a detail set for the Bomber at some time - but no bomb cells? Clicky Page two.. Iain Edited April 13, 2009 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Iain , the eduard ESAC bomb cell set is now OOP , if you want it for a pattern, i'll just use the ones in my roden he 111 kit . - pm me . the photo shows the side panels have six holes , the he 111 set has different cut outs . - odd that the shot shows eight bomb cells , i thought the max load was 1500kg . (6x250kg) or permutations . Edited April 13, 2009 by blimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) - ah , the top photo , they are DSAC 250 magazines . normal fit was six cells , so why does this machine have eight ? and why would a bomber have a full rack of rifles - on the port wall ? probably not a bomber but a troop/munitions variant . good call though , answers a few questions . btw looking on the web i found these photos , might come in handy http://picasaweb.google.com/bamf.bamrs/Jun...FAP?feat=email# Edited May 20, 2009 by blimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 spot the wally ! put my foot right in it . - they are single 250kg cells but have 100kg bombs in them , not 250's . that'll teach me to look properly Iain . [/left] at first i couldn't understand how there was such a large bombload so far aft , that would have put the centre of gravity/aerodynamic c.g. in the stall zone then i took a closer look and noticed there were TWO cells at the front . they also line up with lower fuselage hatches on known airframes - the offset cell also bothered me untill i took in the torque effect of the motors , so that layout is CORRECT ! that is one great photo and i apologise for any confusion . now i just need to iron out some airframe details and i can get cracking . - i'll put my ideas up as soon as i have them sorted , this might help other poor souls that fancy making a ju 52 bomber . oh such fun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Iain - I have the Eduard 1:48 Bomb bay kit for the 111 if you'd like to borrow it? Or have I missed the boat of usefulness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) you may be in time for departure Mike but this is a ocean going liner not a ferry okay- that pushed the metaphor over way too far to capsize it, but it is the wrong scale (the kit, not the metaphor) Iain's build is 1/32 cos he's mad Edited April 27, 2009 by walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hi guys , me again . the ju 52 bomb cells were a different design to the heinkels ESAC's - fewer holes etc. i'll knock up a sketch and post it went i get a chance , and i'll see what i can do with the turret / fuselage fit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 you may be in time for departure Mike but this is a ocean going liner not a ferry okay- that pushed the metaphor over way too far to capsize it, but it is the wrong scale (the kit, not the metaphor) Iain's build is 1/32 cos he's mad Metaphorically speaking yes... but he was planning on scaling them up & making them from plaggy, so my original PE would be back home with me after being subjected to some of his scanner's photons. See? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 steady now , i'll get some 250 DSAC plans done for the weekend for you all to play with . visiting my dad in hospital is using all my free time , (bad chest infection) but i reckon he'll escape by friday , and hopefully i'll be able to get to some more benchtime in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimp Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) ok , ok ! better late than never - image deleted , revised drawing pending [/left]you can print/resize this so that the 6 ft datum is the size you need . i.e. 1" 1/72 . 1 1/2" for 1/48 . 2 1/4" equals 1/32 etc . the drawing will be in scale . i have omitted the bowden cable actuator , see the photo - i didn't rivet it all - life's too short . don't forget , you need three of these ! have fun Edited July 31, 2009 by blimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Brilliant!! I thank ewe! Just need to find some time to do some more work on her... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 OK - a little more progress tonight - cockpit bulkhead in place and instrument panel started. The bulkhead has been scaled up from the equivalent parts in Revells 1:48 Ju 52 and fits pretty well - it has highlighted that the floor couuld do with being a little wider - but that's an easy fix. Work has started on the instrument panel and throttle quadrant - with black oil paint applied and polished off to highlight the detail and make it easier to drill everything out. More soon! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yay! nice work Iain keep at it lad- says me not done nuffin for days :shame: looking forward to more of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) Well - it's been positively vac-tastic on the Ogilvie patio today - young Cameron at a friends 2nd birthday party with mum - so an afternoon pass to 'play' Firstly - I found the sanding tool I couldn't find - funnily enough I found it in a box right next to the computer desk - Doh! OK - on to the model... I guess some have wondered why I cut the top off - as well as a section from under the rear fuselage? Well - partly so I can build the fuselage and ensure everything solidly constructed before adding the interior - and also the moulded corrugations are a right PITA to get neat joins in the middle - the lower rear fuselage corrugated panel will be replaced by corrugated styrene sheet from the Slaters range. Iain Edited May 10, 2009 by 32SIG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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