ForestFan Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Hi All, Decided to join you all if that's ok? here's what I am proposing, veering toward the shark mouth option with the green over black colour scheme. Bought this kit at the IPMS Nats when it first came out, it comes with a little resin daschund which I think were limited to the first run of kits(?). Anyway here's what I am hoping to build: Wish me luck! FF Edited January 11, 2015 by ForestFan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi FF, welcome aboard - that's an interesting scheme you have chosen - I look forward to seeing your progress and I hope you have a good build Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'll be watching your build with interest. I don't like popcorn so I can't use the usual symbol unless it's a bag of Hula Hoops! Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Licker Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks good, hoping to see how these Eduard kits compare to the Dragon one so I know whether one belongs on my shopping list or not! Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hi Forest fan. just found your post as its now hard to spot another 110 build thred ,must be a case of can't see the wood for the trees anyway as another Eduard 1/48 119 builder i wish you luck and the gift of good eyesight with the finding ,removal from the spruce (sorry couldnt resist ) and glueing the parts from sprue G. Like the scheme you have chosen (not popcorn but pine nuts) Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPReggie Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yeah I will look forward to this too as I am half way through a 110c. Hope you have a great build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Fancy watching this unfold get grafting lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Right then chaps, after a couple of failed starts I have managed to get the wings together. As you will see below there are some serious gaps to fill which is very disappointing with a modern kit. Makes me wonder if the designers actually built the kit! Or perhaps it's my clumsiness? Anyway, any ideas what best to use to fill these canyons? Cheers FF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 The fit can be improved by sanding some of the mating surfaces, especially around the wing leading edge. Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 There are other nasty similar areas on this kit, not least the wing to fuselage join! As Jens said, careful sanding will help but I'd also put in a vertical shim of plasticard then trim and sand to shape afterwards. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Watch the alignment of the leading edge, but get the nacelles back as far as you can. Note how there's a little "notch" on the underside where the back end should settle in. Test fit test fit test fit on this kit! bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi all, Well the festive season has allowed some (limited) time at the bench so here's where I am. I must say Eduard design kits that look great in the box, with all the nice looking teeny weeny pieces, but it's beyond my capability to use them all! Anyway we battle on, though the build isn't as 'fun' as it ought to be, though this is prob my (lack of) capability! Feel free to comment. FF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 That's looking great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I think it's coming along very well FF, the cockpit looks especially impressive. I know what you mean about all the tiny parts that are unlikely to be used, I still have a boxful from my build 3 or so years ago. I can't say I enjoyed my build that much either but I had to stick with it because I was doing a review build for an online magazine, yet it seems the 1/72nd version is so much better! Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi gang, managed to get the nose on, not a great fit, lots of swearing and gnashing of teeth! Now on to the wings (they don't fit either!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Lots of "bulldog spirit" needed with this kit FF......Press on Regardless!! Max PS Before you fit the wings to the fuselage I'd recommend you fit those two little fairings/bumps on the underbelly just inboard of the wing joint. They don't fit terribly well either but it's easier to test fit and sand now rather than later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 PS Before you fit the wings to the fuselage I'd recommend you fit those two little fairings/bumps on the underbelly just inboard of the wing joint. They don't fit terribly well either but it's easier to test fit and sand now rather than later! Too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ahhh!!! Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Looking good FF, these kits all seem to have the same issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hi all, beginning to look like a 110 now! Still some tidying up to do before it gets primed. One good thing about the scheme I am doing (dark sea green over black) is that it should hide a multitude of sins! All the best and Happy new Year FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It looks just like mine did at that stage, must be a lesson there somewhere! Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I build the C in 1:48 when it came out and had the same issues, now I'm building a 1:72 E and the issues are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi all, Managed to get a bit of paint on, a mix of tamiya tyre black, rubber black and red brown. Sorry for the rushed pics but you get the idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Nice effect FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Based on my own recent experience I reckon overall black is probably one of the most difficult finishes to apply and yet still get a realistic look, most make it too black. But you've nailed it FF, it looks great! Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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