OzH Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) I'll join in as well if you don't mind.. I have a few non-Injection moulded kits, resin, vac-form, white metal and this one took my fancy.. The kit consists of etch, White metal and resin with vac-formed glazing The majority seems to be etch that will need soldering, something I have never really mastered, so have been reading up and have watched a fair few YouTube tutorials.. so fingers crossed..!! Edited May 4, 2015 by OzH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Full marks for bravery OzH and a fantastic choice. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Welcome aboard, that is a really nice looking model......though as Cliff said you are a brave man!! But this is the whole idea behind this GB, doing/building something outside your comfort zone! The with the detail required for something this delicate PE is the only way to go for most parts, plus a bit of resin & white metal....lovely!! Well I rally do wish you good luck with this build, I think you'll produce something really nice, I do hope the build is enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement guys.. As a result of the research mentioned above, I stumped up the cash for a decent soldering iron, picked one up from Maplin and what a difference! Need some cleaning up and a few touch ups, but happy so far.. Something I'm a bit more familiar with, resin, etch and white metal engine More to come today.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 nice work, well done! I have to admit I've never soldered PE before, looking at how nice yours came out I may have to get me a good iron as well! The engine should detail up nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 nice work, well done! I have to admit I've never soldered PE before, looking at how nice yours came out I may have to get me a good iron as well! The engine should detail up nicely! Me neither.. always used glue before, but I think I may just be converted... read on... Cleaned up last nights work And then cracked on with the cockpit/cabin And the console Then I started to look at the skid assembly that is all white metal. This looked problematic as it was heavily flashed and bent out of shape... So, with my new found soldering skills, I built the skids out of brass tubing... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looking fabulous and, I'm guessing, a pretty satisfying build. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsclaire Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement guys.. As a result of the research mentioned above, I stumped up the cash for a decent soldering iron, picked one up from Maplin Care to share the details of which one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Care to share the details of which oneSorry, should have said... This one:http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/60w-professional-lcd-solder-station-with-esd-protection-a55kj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 That's a nice looking solder iron, I have to buy one now. You're fast becoming the "Brass Master", nice replacement job of the skids. The cockpit detail looks great, should look awesome when painted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Going to have to throw the towel in on this one. My model room is now packed ready to move house... This wasn't planned but the right house came up...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 That's sad to here, but worries at all. Hopefully new new place will have a great modeling room. When you just update the build thread, these will remain open, I'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to see the finished beasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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