The wooksta V2.0 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Nice work with an ancient kit - I'd have went straight for a Hasegawa or Revell kit, although I couldn't build anything with a swastika on it nowadays with a clear conscience. Looking at it though, the kit seems to capture the chunky look of the Ju 88 quite well, especially the undercarriage nacelles. Perhaps it's not so bad in terms of overall outline as many would have had us believe? IIRC, AIMS may do some resin Jumo 211 engines for the Italeri kit which may improve the look. Edited January 22, 2013 by The wooksta V2.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Cheers Wooksta, I went for the Airfix as it was cheap and easy to get hold of. I shall be doing a Revell one not long after I finish this though as there are a few tasty scheme I want to do off this decal sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That riveting looks the biz - may have to invest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Cheers Andy, it could be better (tighter to the panel lines) but for what this is for, its fine. I shall be doing alot more kits with it though! Just make sure you trim the riveter down so you can see where its going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice progress so far !! Good Job !! Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Hey guys, Some photos of the lovely resin. First up is the Pavla wheels, massive improvement! (Against kit part) Airfix Ju-88 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Airfix Ju-88 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Quickboost exhaust, these are very fragile and I had a slight mis-hap taking them off the casting block. Nothing to major as it shouldn't be seen when fitted up.. Airfix Ju-88 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr ..then what I done was cut the engine nacelle off, cut out where the exhaust was going to sit then filled the inside of the engine nacelle with Milliput, pushing the exhausts in place. Once the Milliput is set I shall take it apart, tidy it up then glue it back together, fill, sand, scribe and rivet. Airfix Ju-88 by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Thanks for looking... Edited January 23, 2013 by Radleigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 According to my Airfix book - 1964! Hell's bells - I was 2! I wonder which one has stood the sands of time better!!! can't say too much as am the same vintage as you........... It's coming along nicely, I have one of the Trumpter riveter wheels, haven't used it yet, will have to the mod. it's a pity you had to cut the engines to fit the exhausts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Cheers Rich, it was my plan to cut the engines anyway as these aren't designed for the old Airfix kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Build stalled at the moment, serious back pains which have got worse this last week so I'm just resting! Good news though, Eduard surface panels turned up the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Great thread so far mate and some nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Build stalled at the moment, serious back pains which have got worse this last week so I'm just resting! Given your avatar, I knew this was just a matter of time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Plodding on with this, will get an update later. Wings are almost ready to be attached then a full prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Got loads done to this thenwork halted due to my work load, so now it won't be finished in time for the 14th! I am going to finish it over the next 3 weeks though, thats a dead cert!!! Thanks for all who watched and followed. Best of luck to all that finish too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikonChris Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Nice built, starting the same kit myself .The canopy is awful so are you replacing it or just masking as I can't find a mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Radleigh, SUPER work so far. Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikonChris Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Afternoon, I am building this as well and will follow with interest. The canopy is a bit, well, eh, crap, so are you replacing it or going with it? Thinking about replacing mine with a Falcon clear vax one, but that means more cash spent on the this one as I am going to get a camo mask and new wheels as well, Will follow keenly, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sorry to disappoint, but once this GB finished I binned this kit and got the Revell kit to use the Etch and resin wheels on.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Oh RADLEIGH.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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