azureglo Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Say what? Well that's what it says on the box: Another one of those wacky end of the war flights of fancy that the German air industry became obsessed with. seeing as I have a workstation free, I thought its high time I did a resin kit so pulled this one out of the stash. Looks simple enough, there's plenty of prep to do on various moulding glitches etc (yup, resin dust is more toxic that a Justin Bieber song: face mask, spandex body stocking and total immersion of self in warm custard will be observed) First job is to run this through the ultrasonic cleaner and some Dawn dish soap. Noticed its missing its "nozzler" so some form of exhaust will need to be bodged crafted. Scheme wise, I'm thinking a touch of "The Man in the High Castle" if you get my drift... Cheers Anil 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 It's not pretty is it? Feasible though. Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Just now, Pete in Lincs said: It's not pretty is it? Feasible though. Enjoy. Pretty much what folk say about me... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Shouldn't take you too long to get this done. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Had this thread begun two months hence, I'd have assumed tomfoolery was afoot, but no, tis a thing. Perhaps an Revell Vampire F.3 needs to join my stash workbench to keep the dastardly Hun at bay... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, 06/24 said: Had this thread begun two months hence, I'd have assumed tomfoolery was afoot, but no, tis a thing. Perhaps an Revell Vampire F.3 needs to join my stash workbench to keep the dastardly Hun at bay... Indeed, yet the dastardly Hun currently is destroying grinding bits and eating his way through my entire supply of filler, perhaps I may despatch him myself... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 A resin kit now, is it? Good Lord! I can honestly say I have done one, once... and never again! I will follow this, just to be able to empathise (and laugh heartily into my sleeve) with every agony and heartache you experience along the way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Well, clearly this one is on the back burner but I for one am on board and look forward to further progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Actually much industry has taken place but its a brute of kit: Haven't been posting as all the work is pretty much remedial and boring to look at Pinholes, you want pin holes ? Seriously? Tailplanes that fit? Decided to to scribe some panel lines , because I can. Got to make new gear up doors doors and some basic interior bits to do but this may yet get done this month,. Absolutely nothing fits and in some case it doesn't even seem that most of the parts supplied are for this kit. the scribing is dismal and best filled then redone and all that for a sticker price of £18.99...still its a wacky thing that no sane kit maker would ever mould. And its handmade made by crazy Chinese enthusiasts so a great way to build up some skill and support the real model enthusiasts out there 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 It's on these types of builds that we learn the skills... Looks like you're winning this one. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I totally understand your feelings on this. My Ar 81 is just as bad if not worse. However, I will get it built, as it is an old time favorite that I thought never would get kitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 hours ago, Greg Law said: I totally understand your feelings on this. My Ar 81 is just as bad if not worse. However, I will get it built, as it is an old time favorite that I thought never would get kitted. 11 hours ago, Courageous said: It's on these types of builds that we learn the skills... Looks like you're winning this one. Stuart Thanks for the moral support guys, this is actually less grief than it seems and I've decided its going to be in the cabinet for march, no ifs or buts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 So lets have some resin love. Basic pit consist of scratched stick and some horrible Eduard superfabric belts plus a test to check the mag stand mount, another banking to port apparently Inspired by the Spirit Of the Great Detailer Nigel Heath, a little bit of craziness, gave my RB Productions riveting tool a go, a few rows of double rivest but all good, should like nice under paint. Main assembly and lots of milliput for tomorrow bit we're making progress. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 58 minutes ago, azureglo said: RB Productions riveting tool The tool has performed well with the resin. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, Courageous said: The tool has performed well with the resin. Stuart There's definitely a knack like scribing...I think going only one way with even pressure is the key? I use a bendy brass ruler as the guide and it seemed to work well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Onwards to the gear doors: Naturally they are both different and too short so new ones were make using my Cricut Much better. Big gap at the nose and wing join. Filler up kid! That will need to dry for at least 24 hours before , yes even more sanding... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Looking better already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, clive_t said: Looking better already! Seriously could it look any worse?😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Certainly - If it had been on my bench! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Very nice work on the scribing and riveting, looks most effective. You are bashing this one into submission rather well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Nigel Heath said: Very nice work on the scribing and riveting, looks most effective. You are bashing this one into submission rather well. Thanks Nigel, after seeing the lilliputian detail going into your helo, I thought the least I should do is tart this plain Jane up a wee bit... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 I’ve decided to put all my WIP threads on hold for a few reasons: Now the Brexit is looming, I am going to a take a few European art and culture trips while travel is relatively easy. I also need get my ATPL back up and running as I want do some commercial flying and miss it. My true passion, jazz guitar sadly has almost withered as it’s a very time intensive and live performance thing that I really need to spend more time which is currently going on modelling. Lastly I have had a quite unsettling experience on this site and encountered some elements that I find deeply disturbing and very unhealthy. I feel spending a lot more time in the real world with real people and away from the rather strange and often hostile space of the internet and some of the unhealthy individuals who inhabit it , can only be a good thing. After all this is a hobby done to gain pleasure and relaxation and currently I’m find it anything but. I’m going to finish these current as well my backlog of paid for, builds then as and when I finish any interesting models, I’ll post them the RFI. Perhaps after a good break I may find this space healthier. Many thanks for all the encouragement and advice, stay safe, .enjoy your modelling and hopefully see you all again. Anil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 None of my business, but if you wish to vent you have my contact details off forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, azureglo said: Lastly I have had a quite unsettling experience on this site and encountered some elements that I find deeply disturbing and very unhealthy. I feel spending a lot more time in the real world with real people and away from the rather strange and often hostile space of the internet and some of the unhealthy individuals who inhabit it , can only be a good thing. After all this is a hobby done to gain pleasure and relaxation and currently I’m find it anything but. I’m going to finish these current as well my backlog of paid for, builds then as and when I finish any interesting models, I’ll post them the RFI. Perhaps after a good break I may find this space healthier. Many thanks for all the encouragement and advice, stay safe, .enjoy your modelling and hopefully see you all again. Anil I can identify with this Anil; I too recently encountered real personal abuse from a so-called fellow modeller on another Internet board, hence my shift of affiliation to BM. I find viewing the other board (which I used to really enjoy) now rather uncomfortable. Try to recall the fun and enjoyment that BM can provide (read CedB's Nimrod WIP thread for example - you'll learn more about sausages than you'll ever need to know!), and hopefully this will more than offset any unsettling experiences. It does seem that there are far more pleasant, reasonable (and bonkers) folk here on BM than not - have a rest and come back refreshed. SD Edited March 27, 2019 by SafetyDad 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 A few updates as its done- just had too many other things to regularly post but plugged away at this beastie during my posting hiatus: RFI: Well its my first resin kit and and for the "what the hell is that?" reaction, it was worth it. Riveting and scribing are fun, Anigrand resin quality less so. I've seen a few folks online start and then give up on this kit, perhaps if you're looking for an easy build this may not be the best option. Resin is remarkably easy to work with and I'm sure that some more Luft 46 weirdness will follow. As usual Alclad seems to work very well for me but perhaps should have micromeshed this beastie more thoroughly but TBH, I just wanted it done., Thanks for dropping by Anil 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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