Pin Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I was planning to take part in this GB with a different model, opened the topic and even cut some parts but the sad news of premature demise of Alexander N. Kozyrev - the Patriarch of Russian garage kitmakers and the man behind Kajuk and AirKits marques has changed the plans. I'm going to build Chetverikov Che-2 / MDR-6 - long sea reconnaissance aircraft that was widely used during WW2 as a tribute to this extraordinary modeller and true gentleman Some information about the prototype https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chyetverikov_MDR-6 The box content as unpacked: I'm going to give this project a priority 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hi Alexey Very sad news, I'm sure you will do him proud when you complete this very fine looking kit. I love the idea behind the box, just ticking the box to tell you which one is inside ! cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I agree with Pat ... Very sorry to hear of his passing. Its a very nice thing dedicting your build to honor him. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Most parts are cleaned from flush and primed. Che-2 is one of Alexander's early resin kits so some work is needed here. Damn, I should not take pictures with this phone any more, it just does not focus properly. Problem? Not at all, just put the tail for 10 seconds in boiled water and ... One of the seats just jumped somewhere. So I cast a copy Interiour. Not much to be seen. There is no pictures/plans of actual layout of Che-2 cockpit and/or any known pictures so it is pretty much fictional Tried vacformed canopy on. There seems to be a gap between the windscreen and dashboard, need to thing what should I do about it Gap. Scary? (after 15 minutes) well, not too much (another 25 minutes and a thick layer of brush applied Mr. Surfacer 500) not at all 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The kits needs some TLC, but it comes together nicely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Fitted vacformed canopy Pre-masking to feel the seams While endless loop of fill-sand-prime on body and wings gave a coat of steel to the engines And cut the turrets. Decided to make framing with self adhesive foil, sanded it a bit to make it matte More or less happy with body seams, removed temporary masks, replaced with "real" ones Hatches - foil rules Coat of Halford's Aluminium to enter another never ending sanding loop When I sprayed engine cowlings with aluminium riveting revealed that was not visible on bare resin. Decided to rived the cowlings and ... could not stop until the whole plane is riveted Wings are not glued yet, just fitted with metal struts 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hm. Some of the pics are not visible in preview but clickable 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Coming together nicely - this will be a fine tribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Comes along nicely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 That is looking stunning Pin, very promising. All that filling and sanding was worth it with the aluminium finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Lovely work Alexey, looks the business cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 This week was pretty much "apply aluminium" - "sand" - "paint again". Very crotchety and unforgiving finish Guns look like resin copies of MiniWorld, as such are very fragile. I added some leftover gun sights etched parts from original MiniWorld guns Some foil to imitate tank valves 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Looking good, nice trick to hide the seamlines between the wing and fuselage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 28/01/2019 at 21:23, Pin said: This week was pretty much "apply aluminium" - "sand" - "paint again". Very crotchety and unforgiving finish The finish may be crotchety Pin, but it is looking smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Ancient Aztec proverb says "Once started NMF cannot be finished, only abandoned" 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Little trick to adjust correct engine cowling position. MilliPut rulez Floaters 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I do like Milliput, and that's a good use for the material. Nice to see the floats on too Alexey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 12 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: I do like Milliput, and that's a good use for the material. Yes, a good idea. What is the set time of Milliput? I've never used it, but some other fillers tend to harden too quickly. Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 43 minutes ago, Dazey said: Yes, a good idea. What is the set time of Milliput? I've never used it, but some other fillers tend to harden too quickly. Regards, David IMO, drying time is reasonable - use smallish quantities to avoid un-managable quantities on the model. Have some water in a small cup or bowl beside you (small, single, dessert pots are good). Milliput can be smoothed and cleaned easily with water which will save on sanding after. Use a finger, craft knife, old credit card, maybe a brush - whatever works for you. Clean out panel lines before it dries. (Wet, fresh Milliput gets slippery in the hand - very slippery) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 47 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: 1 hour ago, Dazey said: Yes, a good idea. What is the set time of Milliput? I've never used it, but some other fillers tend to harden too quickly. Regards, David IMO, drying time is reasonable - use smallish quantities to avoid un-managable quantities on the model. Have some water in a small cup or bowl beside you (small, single, dessert pots are good). Milliput can be smoothed and cleaned easily with water which will save on sanding after. Use a finger, craft knife, old credit card, maybe a brush - whatever works for you. Clean out panel lines before it dries. (Wet, fresh Milliput gets slippery in the hand - very slippery) Thanks for the advice. Does it set much harder than plastic? I know that can be a problem when sanding. I'm also hoping to drill holes with a pin vice. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Dazey said: Does it set much harder than plastic? Yes 2 minutes ago, Dazey said: I know that can be a problem when sanding. Not much 2 minutes ago, Dazey said: I'm also hoping to drill holes with a pin vice. No problem with that 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Pin said: No problem with that Thanks Alexey! Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Dazey said: Thanks for the advice. Does it set much harder than plastic? I know that can be a problem when sanding. Smooth with water, removing waste, before the Milliput sets, and you can avoid most sanding. Now, that's enough hijaking of Alexy's thread. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Washing Decals and rigging 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 You are making this one look easy ! cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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