James G Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi Adrian, great build and very informative - I might have a stab at vacforming one day thanks to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Any more on this epic build, Adrian? Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hello All, Yes Jason there is more!! Finally I've got a week at home and the Jubilee weekend combined with the weather gave me chance to get some modelling in... The kit wheels were too small. Looking through my stash I found the Airfix Ju87 had wheels about the same size, so I broke out the MDC moulding kit that I bought at the Newark Show last year and used it to cast some wheels. I managed a mould first time and got 3/5 of my attempts to work. I've filled the treads a little and sanded down the running surfaces - Il-2 tyres were not entirely smooth - I think they will do: Tail wheel is from a Lindberg Me410 with the fork thinned down, plus some rod: Vac formed canopy is chopped up and the windscreen at least is stuck down. The rest is taped on to provide a template for cutting and fitting the pilot's armour bulkhead: And finally for this post, here it is on its wheels. The legs are brass wire nested in steel tubing, fitting into plastic rod axles, yet to be trimmed. The cannon barrels are the same tube, and I did the landing light with some hot plastic sheet bent over the wing leading edge: The exhausts are in and looking a bit thinner than I would like. Still, they are better than the kit items! It's starting to feel like the home stretch on this one. Thanks for looking, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Very nice, Adrian! Good job on the landing gear, and the pilot's armour plate. Remember that there was a bit of metal on the outside of the glass inserts in the armour plate (if it's not represented on a kit I just make sure the outer edges of the inserts are painted the interior colour). One thing I might change is to make the cannon barrels protrude a little more - those 23mm cannons on the original were real monsters. Otherwise looking brilliant! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) ... Remember that there was a bit of metal on the outside of the glass inserts in the armour plate ... The first attempt at the bulkhead followed the outline of the canopy with small cutouts to leave an edge, but it looked terrible. So this, with painted canopy edges, is plan B! It will be largely hidden under the sliding canopy, so I should get away with it... Regards, Adrian Edited June 7, 2012 by AdrianMF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Looks great. Looking forward to the next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithfire Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Those plans look the business Adrian! I admire your resolve to make it look right. Best of luck with the rest! Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Hello All, Back from travels, got my card and rod out and rustled up a gun. The kit part isn't actually that bad but this was more fun... Thanks for looking, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great! I'm glad you're back working on this one! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Me too! Nice-looking Berezin. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jimbo Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 And finally for this post, here it is on its wheels. The legs are brass wire nested in steel tubing, fitting into plastic rod axles, yet to be trimmed. The cannon barrels are the same tube, and I did the landing light with some hot plastic sheet bent over the wing leading edge: Hello Adrian, I've been following with interest, watching in awe and hoping to pick up some tips along the way. When you say you heated up a plastic sheet over the leading edge, how did you heat it? I'm struggling with inexperience and ill fitting light covers for a hurricane. I've got some clear plastic sheets but don't know how to mould them. Thank you for any advice. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) I'm the last Britmodeller to catch up with the Epic! 1) you're bonkers 2) this is truly inspirational 3) you're still bonkers Seriously you are proving that Gucci purses are possible from pig's ears. Watching with serious interest. Trevor Edited June 24, 2012 by Max Headroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Theoretically this is what modelling should be, I know it's a lot of work but for me it is an important premise to have a halfway accurate model, at least shape-wise with the right proportions, doesn't matter if a panel line or two is a mm off. The other possibility is to build fantasy models. Therefore I totally I admire what you are doing here OP ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm the last Britmodeller to catch up with the Epic!1) you're bonkers 2) this is truly inspirational 3) you're still bonkers Seriously you are proving that Gucci purses are possible from pig's ears. Watching with serious interest. Trevor Well, thanks! Most people tell me (1) and (3), but I don't often get (2).... Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 ... When you say you heated up a plastic sheet over the leading edge, how did you heat it? ...James James, For the plastic sheet, I cut a piece about 1 x 5 cm and held the middle of it above a candle flame, about 3x flames above the visible flame, until it went floppy. Then I pulled it down over the leading edge of the wing outboard of where the light is, and held it there until it cooled down. then I cut it to shape over the light. You can either cut it to fit exactly, or make a small ledge and go over, so you can fill and paint around it. Don't forget to paint inside! Interior green plus a silver disc will work wonders. Hope that helps. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hello All, Finally, ready for painting (well, there is the prop...): Lots of details today - here's a selection: I've found it hard to pick a colour scheme - there seem to be lots of cases where you can't quite tell whether it's a straght or an arrow wing! I'm going to do a green on black early camouflage, with stars and a simple number. For the experts - presumably the black and green camouflage uses a dull olive green (AMT-4) and not that bright "tractor green"? Thanks for looking, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hello All,... I've found it hard to pick a colour scheme - there seem to be lots of cases where you can't quite tell whether it's a straght or an arrow wing! I'm going to do a green on black early camouflage, with stars and a simple number. For the experts - presumably the black and green camouflage uses a dull olive green (AMT-4) and not that bright "tractor green"? Thanks for looking, Adrian Great work there, Adrian! You're correct about the green colour (AMT-4); the consensus is that the "tractor green" scheme never existed. I'd go to the sovietwarplanes.com site to find some straight-winged two-seater black/green camouflages - http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/il-2/il2-camo/il2m-camo.htm Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbk666 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 your attention to detail is astounding. brilliant build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 This is great modelling.... I'm looking forward to seeing your colour scheme choice. You are obviously quite mad but I am in awe and inspired.... I do wonder if there isn't a better 1/72 start point than the Airfix kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 This is a wonderful example of how to breath new life into an old kit. Looking forward to seeing it painted up. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I have no idea if there is a newer/more accurate/more detailed/easier to construct (delete as appropriate to your personal modelling requirements) of this machine available but understand and admire what you are doing with this one. Almost a pity to paint over and hide all the scratchbuilding and corrective work you have done but once done those not fortunate enough to have watched your progress here will certainly be left guessing the origin of your finished model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttoncup Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Just wow, what a build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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