[CASA 212-100 Special Hobby 1:72]

A lovely build Sir ! And thank you for the additional information on them with the Spanish Air Force, most interesting.

I to have this kit, but, have decided to wait until the Caracal Decals sheet is released.

 

I am hoping you can build the Do-27/CASA C-127 to the same standard for us to enjoy ?

 

Best regards

Colin

[1/72 - Kalinin K-7 by MikroMir - released]

5 hours ago, Albeback52 said:

I like the earlier idea for a Spanish Republican Air Force example.

 

Allan

Me to, that's what prompted me into doing a Finish one, just imagine a Spanish Republican version with those big red band adorning it.

 

Colin.

[1/72 - Kalinin K-7 by MikroMir - released]

6 hours ago, Flankerman said:

Colin,

 

All the (B&W) photos I have seen of the real thing show it to be natural metal.

 

..... unless you want to do it as a What If ????

 

Ken

Hi Ken,

 

Thanks for the info, yes, I am thinking of a 'what if' maybe even a Finnish machine

 

Regards Colin.

[1/72 - Bellanca CH/J-300 Pacemaker & CH400 Skyrocket by Dora Wings - CH/J-300 & CH-400 released]

I am looking forward to seeing this one as well, kit no:DW72001 - Thank you again Eugen.  And thanks to Mr Holden for offering information on this subject.

[1/48 & 172 - Percival Proctor Mk.I/II/III/V & Vega Gull by Dora Wings - 1/72 & 1/48 released - new boxing 1/48 Proctor I]

Hi Eugen,

 

The package looks great and I am looking forward to buying this one and the others - My congratulations to you and good luck with this kit.

Mine is on order at Hannant's.

 

Regards Colin.

[1/48 & 172 - Percival Proctor Mk.I/II/III/V & Vega Gull by Dora Wings - 1/72 & 1/48 released - new boxing 1/48 Proctor I]

On 4/14/2018 at 9:40 AM, Meatbox8 said:

Beautiful box-art and depicts the aircraft in a very attractive scheme.  My poor wallet!

And mine

[1/72 - Kalinin K-7 by MikroMir - released]

I am pleased to see this one is coming along nicely and hoping it won't be to far away for us hungry modellers.

Have also purchased the AKAN colors set from Soviet Union WW2 which I am hoping will be suitable for this wonderful and strange flying machine ?

[1/72 - Dornier Do.27 by Special Hobby - released]

2 hours ago, robertlundin said:

Any opinions on how this kit campares to the old Huma kit?

I have just received my Special Hobby kit from Hannant's today, initial impressions is the moldings on the frames looks nice, I will look in detail at it tomorrow.

Had forgotten that Huma had produced one as well.

 

Regards Colin.

[1/72 Pegasus BP Balliol]

A lovely build David and I am hoping you can build up for us some more Pegasus kits, I have a couple in the stash as well, my congratulations.

Regards Colin.

[Airfix Hunting Percival Jet Provost T3 1/72]

I really like this and have some in the stash and will encourage be to build those, well done sir

Regards Colin.

[1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 Hungarian]

Hi Jean,

 

I forgot to reply to your comment on the FROG kit, I hadn't realized they even released one, I must confess at not being an modeller, I am rather a kit builder but, still enjoy myself constructing them, I also only use traditional tools and a paint brush and a quite happy with my results and I look /ask for advice on here and find the responses to any questions posted by me are answered in a helpful and friendly manner.  I also marvel at the wonderfully built models being posted on here.

 

Your advice is much appreciated,

Regards Colin.

[1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 Hungarian]

On 4/12/2018 at 6:38 PM, jean said:

Hello Colin,

 

I really like your build! Well done.

The only 210 (or is it a 410?) I have, is the old Frog kit.... Daunting doesn't even start to describe it!

 

One method you may use, and which will cost you nothing, is stretched sprue.

Use a length of sprue from your model, approx. 10 cm long, and heat it up over a candle. When the sprue start to get soft in the area over the flame, pull at both end until you have a long, thin length of plastic. Do not bring it too close from the flame!

Only one way for this to work; practice, practice, and then more practice! But it is fun to see how quickly you progress!

So the more you pull, the thinner the plastic filament will be. Once you are happy that it is thin enough, stop and let it cool down.

Then you can color it with a water proof marker (better than paint, as it does not thicken the plastic).

Then cut a length slightly superior to the length of the needed aerial.

Glue one side with a tiny drop of CA glue, then pull gently when dry and repeat the operation at the other end. Trim the excess with a sharp scalpel/razor blade.

If the line is slightly sagging, approach a burnt match, extinguished but still glowing, right underneath the line, and it will tighten really nicely.

Whatever you do, do not touch the line with the match!!!!

 

Well try that. It is free if you have old sprue from a built model, and it is easy when all is said and done!

 

Have fun!!!

 

JR

 

On 4/12/2018 at 7:25 PM, ColinChipmunkfan said:

Hello Colin, I always use stretched sprue  as described by Jean - no cost just use a heated pin to tension up the line , Colin

Hello Jean and Colin,

 

I much appreciate your advice, thank you !  I have tried this method and need to practice it more and yes I will be careful as not burn the stretched sprue.

I do have access to a soldering iron and wonder if the same principal in using a hot pin would work and again I suspect I need to be careful as not to burn the cotton, I will try it tomorrow and see what happens.

 

Best regards

Colin. 

[1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 Hungarian]

15 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Good looking 210 👍 in alternative markings. 

Thank you Sir !

And if I can get another of this kit it will be finished in yet more different markings.

 

Best regards

Colin.

[1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 Hungarian]

19 hours ago, Spitfire31 said:

Nice to see an Me 410 A-1 in Hungarian colours! Well done!

 

The ultimate answer to antennas is, I think, some sort of elastic line:

https://www.uschivdr.com/products-in-detail/rigging/

 

There's also another modelling elastic, called EZLine, but it's got a flat cross section and is more suitable to airfoil shaped rigging.

 

Kind regards,

 

Joachim

Hi Joachim,

 

Thank you very much for your comments and link, the video was very interesting and I think that is the answer.

Also I will have to buy some EZLine when my funds permit.

 

My next build is already under way.

Best regards

Colin.

[1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 Hungarian]

20 hours ago, Eric Mc said:

Nice. I have one of those to build. Good to know it goes together well as I have one to build.

 

I wonder how much the Hungarians appreciated their 210 hand-me-downs.

Thank you !

 

Probably as much as the Luftwaffe wanted to get rid of them ?

[1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 Hungarian]

 

Here is my finished 1/72 Italeri Messerschmitt ME-210 A1 finished in Hungarian Air Force colors, using the Print Scale Decals sheet number 72-298

The Italeri kit was lovely to build as was the Print Scale decal sheet to use.

I hope you all like it.  I tried to fix the aerial with black cotton and glue didn't quite work and may well unpick it and have another go, I find that you cannot pull tight the cotton, any ideas please.

Thank you Colin.

 

[1/72 - ATR-72-320/500(MP) & 600, P-72A vacuform kit by Broplan - released - new variants AT-42-320 & -500MP]

Hi VP,

 

Can you post anything on the Pakistan option please ?

I like building Broplan kits and if any of you have not done so before then have a go, they are worth the extra effort.

 

Regards Colin

[1/72 - Zlín/LET Z-37A/A2 Čmelák & Z-37T & TM Agro Turbo by Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) - released]

I am going for one of these as well, it will make an unusual addition to my modelling cabinet.

 

Just a bit confused as to the mention of resin, I assume this is for the master and not the actual kit ?

[Storage of super glue and super glue gel]

Hi All,

 

Thank you for the information it's much appreciated !

 

I am going with CarLos suggestion which I appreciate very much, I actually have a container with a similar silicon gel in, it's meant to protect my hearing aid, so, now it will be shared with a couple of small bottles of super glue and super glue gel.

 

Thank you !

[Storage of super glue and super glue gel]

Hi All,

 

PLEASE can any of you help me with 'a problem' that's driving me to distraction, I buy a certain brand of super glue and super glue gel and after a couple of uses the product inside the small plastic bottle seems to dry up and I can't use the product again, yes I do clean the nozzle and brush provided and make sure I have done the caps up, any advice appreciated.

 

Thank you,

Colin.

[1/48 & 172 - Percival Proctor Mk.I/II/III/V & Vega Gull by Dora Wings - 1/72 & 1/48 released - new boxing 1/48 Proctor I]

Thank you !  Dora Wings, I will now have to buy 2 of your Percival Vega Gull in military service as the decal sheet for kit no 72004 has both Argentine and Belgian decal options, I am very pleased about that.

Regards Colin.

 

 

[1/72 Sword Avenger TBM-3w]

I am very happy about this one, have advanced ordered (At Hannant's) the French and Dutch boxing.

[1/72 - Dornier Do.27 by Special Hobby - released]

I am looking forward to seeing this one.

[1/72 - Focke-Achgelis Fa 223/Avia Vr-3 & Fa 225 by MikroMir - Fa 223 & Fa 225 released - Avia Vr-1 release April 2018]

21 hours ago, JWM said:

 

OK - but why here? Should be in Renard R 31 thread perhaps... I am with you as a lobby group

J-W

 

Hi J-W,

Thank you Sir

OK - As I was complementing MikroMir on their excellent choice of kits, I thought I might ask them to consider my request here and I know they listen to us modellers.

Should I have started a new thread ?  For the 1/72 Fairey Foxes ?

Regards

Colin.

 

[1/72 - Kalinin K-7 by MikroMir - released]

Oh My !  Looks like it's actually happening