Nigel Heath Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hi Folks, My current build on the Revell Blohm & Voss Bv P-194 has slightly stalled as things need to be airbrushed so I thought I would start another WIP on a build I also started in Texas during my time with g-usa. I did actually pay for this one with my own hard earned cash, I think it was about $42 with sales tax. Here is the box top: The decal sheet for this option looks pretty amazing: There are five main grey sprues: All very nicely moulded, there is also a clear sprue of course and some rubbery vinyl parts for the rotors and engines: With the limited tools and materials I had, I could at least clean up a few parts and start to assemble the tail planes: I could also glue in the rubbery vinyl bushings which help to retain the engine pods: The rest of the tail and ailerons were also assembled: Next the propeller blades: All these parts needed a kiss of some filler which I could just about manage: There were also shallow ejector marks on the main wheels which needed the filler treatment: That concludes the historic work, this is there I am tonight. One of the main sprues is completely clear already and can go into storage. There is also a set of spare blade parts which can go into the spares box: I decided to tackle a job on the engine pods. The intakes would appear to be blanked off so I decided to open them up, mainly using my motor tool: With a bit of hand work they looked like this: Good enough given the quite hidden position I think. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Will be watching with interest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Looking forward to following along. Glad I just bought a new recliner to watch from- I'm off to get the popcorn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turk Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I"ll be watching this one with interest as well. Do you have any plans to drop the ramp in the rear and detail the interior? Mark Edited November 7, 2014 by Mark Turk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Do you have any plans to drop the ramp in the rear and detail the interior? That is a very good question Mark, I have thought long and hard about that one. I think I have come to the conclusion that it is not worth the effort. This interior is very complex and the foundation would need a lot of work - I am not sure I can face doing what I did on my Flying Banana again. It would be so much easier to close up the tail ramp. I will make a final decision when I get the Eduard PE which does appear to require the side door to be opened up. Here is a reminder of our meet up with George: You are both very handsome fellows. Best Regards, Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looking forward to watching this one unfold! Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That last picture. The modelling Gods are smiling upon this build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'll be watching this one too, it's an interesting aircraft and this looks to be a very nice kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Nice job Nige, I like what you've done with the intakes. I've got two of these in 1/48 to battle at some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looks good, we went onto a USMC Osprey at Fairford a couple of years ago, there is a lot going on inside, especially around the ramp area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looks good, we went onto a USMC Osprey at Fairford a couple of years ago, there is a lot going on inside, especially around the ramp area. Did you get any photos at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I wonder watch this? get entering the dark world of missed meals outrageous plackyhackery extraneous superdetailing in quidziplicate quite alarming tales of "Wot I dunnery"? yeah the hell with it, buggerit the thing is nearly a jollycopter even if never to be a thing of beauty like a Wokka Righto then Nigel I'm in and enjoying it already $42, hmm wot's that in real money... where's the calculator in this pooter? I cant find anything these days 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I guess its about £30 which is maybe a touch cheaper than it would be here. There are lots of good exterior pictures in the walkaround section but not many of the interior. There are plenty of interior shots on the web. I will post a few when I'm back home to show what I mean about the complexity of the interior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanja #66 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 This interior is very complex and the foundation would need a lot of work - I am not sure I can face doing what I did on my Flying Banana again. He IS human after all... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nigel back there said… This interior is very complex and the foundation would need a lot of work - I am not sure I can face doing what I did on my Flying Banana again He IS human after all... About your belief system I have this bridge, red it is, that needs dismantling and disposing of If you believe Nigel can possibly leave this one, er unfiddled with, can I interest you in buying the bridge? Quite cheap but its in the way across the River Froth 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I know that big red bridge. I (also) can do you a good deal on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Did you get any photos at all? Sorry no, the crowd was just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I just received notification from White Ensign Models that they have dispatched the cockpit PE today - excellent news. As promised, here are some shots of the rather complex cabin interior: I am not sure I can face all that. The main problem with the kit is that it would need new side walls, floor and ceiling just to make a start on the interior: I think I will at least be having a go at cutting out this side door with some newly acquired saw tools from Telford: Its a bit scary but lets see how that goes. Nigel 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Won't be a problem Nigel, you have the skills and patience. I can see a fully detailed interior on this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 almost as many wires pipes and doodahs as the Scout needed outside the engine No, I see no problem for you there A simple skin of ten thou card then chat to your uncle Bob No mate only kidding I can see there a lot of extra invisibilities there, not worth it I'd say Nice interior pics though, nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 patience, patience.... we're only on page two. Lots of things can change before things get closed up and paint is thrown at it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nigel, Do you get the feeling no one thinks you are capable of doing an OOB build? Once you start making the tiny changes, it always escalates. Be careful. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Do you get the feeling no one thinks you are capable of doing an OOB build? Once you start making the tiny changes, it always escalates. Be careful. I don't really do OOB builds do I? Trying to fabricate an interior for this beast would make the build three or four times more complex and about that much longer in build time. I don't really think I need to go there. I will still see what the Eduard PE offers up though and demands in terms of interior construction. Bye for now, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I think you are wimping out, Nigel. Anybody that can build a Dalek would have no trouble with this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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