Dan Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 OK I'll play too I just received this little beauty in the post and so as this GB is up and running I'll attempt to finish as part of it. Plan is to build straight out of the box without over complicating things and paint as per the box art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Look forward to seeing more, I'm doing a similar scheme myself. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Welcome on board Dan. It is a lovely. I've built a couple in the past and don't remember any problems. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 welcome aboard, its a great kit....typical Tamiya fall together Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks Many firsts for me with this build, first Tamiya kit, first german aircraft, first WWII aircraft (since I was a lad) and first time I will use my airbrush and gunze paints to finish, all's going smoothly so far. Progress, A few final highlights on the pit and it's ready to be buttoned up and assembled. I ordered a mask sheet for the canopy frame (another first) since it looks quite complex and I didn't fancy freehanding it or trimming tiny bits of tape myself. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thats looking great Dan, lovely paintwork - especially on the IP and the pilot, will be looking forward to your next update Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 That looks nice - I will be doing this kit too but in Swiss markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Good to see a pilot . Did this one come with the kit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Cheers fellas, yep, pilot came with the kit... I was debating whether or not to do this model in flight but on thinking about it I reckon it'll look better displayed on the ground but as if it's just about ready for takeoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looking good Dan That tamiya kit looks good great work on the pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Nice progress so far !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Looking really good Dan, nice tidy paint work on the cockpit IP and the pilot looks great. Cheers... Edited November 17, 2012 by Spikelhund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Cheers. A little more progress to report... The plan is to finish assembly this weekend and get it primed up and ready for painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 She comes along nicely ! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 A little progress to report... After a lengthy masking session today I threw a bit of paint at it and so here's the result In comparison to some of the other builds here it's nowhere near but have to say I'm really quite pleased with it and am confident it will look much better with a panel line wash and a good bit of weathering. I'm itching to whip off the canopy masks for a proper look but I'm saving that till a final flat coat goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice work Dan, are they all Gunze paints? Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice35 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice job on the camo scheme it looks good and i no how you feel i love taking of the canopy masks etc to see what it looks like at the end. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Cheers. Yes, all Gunze... H64 - RLM71, H67 - RLM65 & H70 - RLM02... Just a dream to work with and no wonder many consider them the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Coming along nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Cheers. Yes, all Gunze... H64 - RLM71, H67 - RLM65 & H70 - RLM02... Just a dream to work with and no wonder many consider them the best. Yup, my favourites as well. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Nice work so far !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Getting there now Just a little more work on the legs, tail wheel & prop and I reckon it's done and I'll be peeling off the mask so Herman can have a look around Also yea, the antenna... Could someone kindly drop me a few tips on how to approach it? A while back I bought some EZ Line fine from models r go, but have yet to use it, and tbh I don't know how, any help much appreciated, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 looks a stunner, very nice. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thats really looking great Dan, cant wait to see Hermann peering out Cant give any advice on EZ line as i havent used it but i get on quite well with fishing mono, it needs to be really low breaking strain, about 1lb. I give it a brush with some thinned black acrylic to darken it up and secure it with a bit of superglue applied with a pin. For the hoirzontal wire i would get it glued to the top of the mast first then if theres enough meat on the tail post put a hole in with a microdrill, pull the wire through and glue to get the tension. For the vertical wire on the spine i would use a microdrill to put a hole into the fuselage and drop the line in and glue on the horizontal wire where they butt up, you dont really need to glue the bottom. Then add the isolators with a few blobs of unthinned white arylic built up to get a bit of weight. Hope this helps, sure there are better methods out there bit it works for me Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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