Joss Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Hi guys going to build a 1/48 tamiya bubbletop. Meant to be a nice kit was tempted with Eduard photoset have but don't fancy splashing out plus all the kit detail looks top notch. Have bought some amdg decals which are in the post. Going to build this one, (I just posted the link for the image so hope I'm upsetting anyone copyright wise) I like colour scheme as it's OD over NMF with the upper wing invasion stripes painted over. So should be good fun with weathering. There's also a shark mouthed razorback on the sheet so maybe another later... Look forwards to starting Joss 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Nice choice, I do like OD on a bubbletop. Being a D-25 the main gear legs were most likely OD not NMF and the magneto block - the part inbetween the turtleback mags ( part G15 ), indicated to be painted X-18 in step 4, needs removing. Once removed I just place a thin piece of plasticard over the mounting point as a blanking plate like the real thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Tbolt said: Nice choice, I do like OD on a bubbletop. Being a D-25 the main gear legs were most likely OD not NMF and the magneto block - the part inbetween the turtleback mags ( part G15 ), indicated to be painted X-18 in step 4, needs removing. Once removed I just place a thin piece of plasticard over the mounting point as a blanking plate like the real thing. Thanks tbolt I'll do that! Anything else I should look out for?! Best regards Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) The rear upper fuselage insert is best joined to each fuselage halves before joining them together, that way you can get a perfect join on the panel line. The join between the fuselage halves on the forward upper nose is a panel join on the real thing so don't fill it ( apart from the very small bit infront of the windshield which needs filling ). On this and the rear upper fuselage insert I put a light, 45 degree bevel on the edge so these lines match the rest of the kit. On the oil cooler outlet deflector doors Tamyia has molded 6 raised fasteners, but on the real thing these are countersunk screws and while they are often very slightly raised, in 1/48h scale you wouldn't notice them. I sand them flush and sometimes use a beading tool to add small rings here. Edited June 29, 2018 by Tbolt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 29/06/2018 at 04:35, Tbolt said: The rear upper fuselage insert is best joined to each fuselage halves before joining them together, that way you can get a perfect join on the panel line. The join between the fuselage halves on the forward upper nose is a panel join on the real thing so don't fill it ( apart from the very small bit infront of the windshield which needs filling ). On this and the rear upper fuselage insert I put a light, 45 degree bevel on the edge so these lines match the rest of the kit. On the oil cooler outlet deflector doors Tamyia has molded 6 raised fasteners, but on the real thing these are countersunk screws and while they are often very slightly raised, in 1/48h scale you wouldn't notice them. I sand them flush and sometimes use a beading tool to add small rings here. Brilliant thanks! It's little bits of information like these that make a build even more enjoyable so thank you very much! All the best Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 This dropped through the door yesterday, And I found these tucked away And then a photo of the kit Hope to get started soon Thanks for looking Joss 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Good morning Joss Good choice enjoy your build Cheers Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 It is a great kit Joss and I'm sure you'll enjoy making it. Looking forward to seeing it in progress. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 On 02/07/2018 at 07:24, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning Joss Good choice enjoy your build Cheers Patrice Good evening Patrice! Thank you! Joss On 02/07/2018 at 18:01, PlaStix said: It is a great kit Joss and I'm sure you'll enjoy making it. Looking forward to seeing it in progress. Kind regards, Stix Thanks stix youre one looks the business! All the best Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Right abit more progress on this I've got the cockpit painted up just needs the instrument panel. It's not perfect but judging by everyone else's not much will be visible! No pictures yet but I've got the engine together and added the fillets to the rear fuselage! More photos soon Cheers Joss 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Good morning Joss Very ggod job on the office Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That's looking nice Joss, you've picked out the detail very well. Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 The cockpit is looking very good so far! Lovely job. KInd regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Nice work on the office , looking forward to the rest of your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Nice work, After seeing yours and stix's cockpits the bar's set high Edited July 6, 2018 by Hewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 looking good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for the kind comments everyone! Making me very motivated to get this one built! It's a lovely kit so far! I do have one question however the seam along the rear fuselage spine is it a panel line or not? Thanks in advance Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Joss said: Thanks for the kind comments everyone! Making me very motivated to get this one built! It's a lovely kit so far! I do have one question however the seam along the rear fuselage spine is it a panel line or not? Thanks in advance Joss I believe that is correct yes. Also the underside has a couple of longitudinal joins in, check out my pictures in the reference thread of Duxford's P-47 which now hangs from the ceiling. Also if you haven't noticed the lower cowl has a seam running longitudinally also. Edited July 7, 2018 by Tbolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tbolt said: I believe that is correct yes. Also the underside has a couple of longitudinal joins in, check out my pictures in the reference thread of Duxford's P-47 which now hangs from the ceiling. Also if you haven't noticed the lower cowl has a seam running longitudinal also. Brilliant thanks tbolt! I didn't want to fill it then find I needed it. I'm there for the airshow so will have a good look at it and take some snaps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Kits alot further along now done abit of rivetting as I like how it looks when painted and weathered. I also removed the part for the engine that tbolt suggested. Here's a few photos just trying to get all the sanding done so the plastc is nice and smooth for the paint. Here's a few photos . . All the best Joss 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Moving along nicley joss, i like your riveting, great job. Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Great job on the rivitting. It will certainly add another level of detail. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Agree on that rivet detail look's great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thanks guys! I've been making more progress. I've painted the engine and also paint the nmf for the undersurfaces I used Vallejo duraluminium (I'm terrible at spelling) and it's really nice when sprayed on a gloss black primer. I buffed the places where the invasion stripes are going to hopefully help paint adhesion. Oh and the props on its way with it primed in black and the tips painted. Wheel wells painted The photos don't really do it justice even just bit it's a nice bright polished looking shine! The engine Let me know what you think any comments or suggestions are welcome Joss 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Looking very nice 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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