Carts Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wow Max,Just "wow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Sorry to cause trouble! I did notice that there appears to be a blanking panel (or parts) on the outboard side of the cowl itself, so figured there was a degree of standardization. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm back from the winter break, so spent a bit of time, no actually a LOT of time yesterday masking the canopy. My intention was to make life easy for myself and just fit the whole canopy closed up. I was using Frisket film and it was going quite well until I heard a crack - yep, canopy split right down the middle!! Damn, damn and triple damn! I guess I must have been holding it a tad tightly! So, Plan B: the separate canopy sections. I just used Tamiya masking tape this time, all went well and I gave them a coat of RLM02 yesterday evening followed by my "black" mixture this morning. I was pretty pleased with the results when the tape came off, though I have to say that the instructions are really pathetic and give no idea whatsoever about how the different canopy sections fit together in the open position. Without Bf110 photos and references you'd be totally at sea: The sections are just placed in position at the moment and of course the pilot's side and top glazings aren't there yet. Just fiddly bits remain......might just about make 1st Feb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Those engines look superb . can you post another close up of one with its bulkhead please . Lucky it comes with another canopy section but i can see how easy it is to crack it as my Eduard one almost bit the dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Looking great Max. To bad about the cracked canopy . Hard to show good sportsmanship when such a thing occur eeh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 It was a nuisance Henrik, but to be honest it forced me to do what, in my heart of hearts, I knew I should do and that is to make the sectioned canopy. It's all worked out for the best in the end and it'll fit in better with my planned "montage"!! I'm pleased with the way the engines worked out Alistair, both the installed one and t'other on the ground; I have a little "twist" in store with that one. I'll take another pic or two for sure but it won't be till Wednesday afternoon I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi, what a great build, the engines are superb... Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 .... can you post another close up of one with its bulkhead please . Pictures as requested Alistair. The canopy's just about finished apart from the side windows, so really it's just the aileron balances, radio antenna etc before I can wrap this one up: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks for posting Max . Are those banjo bolts on the end of the pipes ,if so a little spot of metalic brass / copper on inside of them would look good . I notice you have wing walk lines along with most other builds here . funny that Eduard dont supply them in their 1/48 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hmmm, wing walkway lines are a bit of a problem in that I'm sure, as I've read, that they soon "disappear" through wear, dirt etc so perhaps Eduard just decided not to bother!? I've got to do a bit more about mine on the E, not happy about the forward edges yet, especially on the starboard wing. Agreed that a touch of metallic might add a highlight on the bulkhead pipe ends. I've found out this evening that Dragon don't supply the clear navigation light covers at all! So now I've got to fettle a couple from clear sprue, not difficult I know but very odd not to include them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Max, this is looking really good, the finish and details are brilliant. Love the engines. I need to finish mine, just not had the free time to do much modelling recently. This GB has opened my eyes to the '110 and its history. Two Eduard 1/72 kits in the stash now, hoping to build one in the BOB GB. Looking forward to seeing the end result of this project Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 With a bit of luck and a fair breeze, this aircraft should be finished today. Bob will be relieved to see that the starboard engine and prop gauges are now on their correct inboard side - though it was an "engine out" job to do it!!! Away for the weekend so final pics on Monday if I'm home in time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 So the metamorphosis is complete! Changes from D3 to E comprise a new tail end, new nose (thanks Bob!), new pitot tube and replacement single seat for the bordfunker and gunner. Pictures in the Gallery tomorrow - one or two extra. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well paced Max with a superb result and only 4 days to go. Did you manage to paint oil under the mechanics finger nails ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well paced Max with a superb result and only 4 days to go. Did you manage to paint oil under the mechanics finger nails ? Ah ha, but the burning question is......will the G4 be finished in time? Struggling with the radar antennae right now. The Geschwaderkommodore is expected for an inspection tomorrow so all is spick and span, including finger nails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 WOW! That looks amazing Max! I wish I had the time to even attempt a diorama let alone do one, they always scare me!!! She looks great, wish I had thought of the well covers........would have saved me from doing two sets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Final pictures now in the Gallery. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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