trickyrich Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I could agree more, these tools are the go (I don't have one of those lovely JLC ones!! ), but I make up for it with my baby...the Micro Dremel! Sanding sticks are a must and super cheap! Any of the ones they use for finger nails are perfect, plus if you can find the foam backed ones with the polishing pads even better. Keep a handful on hand. Plus a nice set of fine needle files are the go as well. Wet & Dry sandpaper is a must, 240, 400, and maybe 800/1200 grit. Plus if you can find them some micro pads with grit unto 12000. Also handy is a small (say 12"x12") piece of glass. Just put a sheet of 240/280 grit wet & dry on it and it makes a perfect block sanding surface, just what you need to get perfectly flat surfacers. Just use heaps of water with any sanding, for dry sanding you do need to wear a mask, resin dust is a bit nasty and does/will get everywhere. As Alistair mentioned keep a careful eye on how much pressure you use and where! The biggest thing though is to test fit, and test fit, and test fit, and test fit, and test fit, and test fit, and test fit, and test fit until your'e 100% happy then do a final test fit before using any glue as you'll only get one chance to get it right! I have some tips to help with this bit will post that in the Sea Fury thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Im determind to get the wings finished this weekend . here are some pictures to show my hopefull fix of the overlarge wheel well . P1030040 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030040 - Copy by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr From these pics i hope you can see how the original right hand wheel well comes down ferther than the left .The plastic card fills in this gap . P1030038 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr This little shim fills in the gap between the end of the wheelbay and the plastic card iattached to wing . P1030041 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030042 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr It seems from the other builds that have gone before me that assembling the undercarrage after the wheelbays had been completed so i have completed these before . P1030046 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr fixed useing both epoxy and super glue as these will be suporting a lot of weight . Had to extend the linkage struts as they ware far too short . P1030046 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030047 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr Green arrow shows scissor links iv borrowd from the spares box (Trumpeter Me 262 ) The ones from the kit are total c**p Have added some lead wire break lines . Now to give a coat of primer before the RLM 02 goes on . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Great work on the undercarriage Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 really nice job on the U/c Alistair. Do they supply the legs in metal or resin? From the pics it look like they've used a different type of resin, some of that really tuff stuff, which it'll need! I wonder if it has a wire centre? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Good work on the undercarriage. This looks like a real bit of expert modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Thanks Hewy , Rich and Greg It took all weekend to attach the undercarriage housings and then get the engine cowlings to fit . After all the twisting and shimming to move problems further forward AKA kicking can down the road there was no where else to move the gap but now its tucked out of sight behind the exhaust collector ring . used plastic card shim to fill a gap between wing and U/C housing and provide a secure larger area for glueing . P1030048 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030049 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr didnt lose many panel lines From my refrance books it looks like the standard equipment for the B-2 was 2x 50kg bombs under the wings ,so i have borrowd some from a Revell Fw190 F8 as the Rutman kit comes with none . P1030050 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030051 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030052 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr Engine cowlings just resting in position so not straight P1030053 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr Next to do ... the 3cm MK 103 P1030054 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mottlemaster said: was 2x 50kg bombs Two things. First, the bombs look great under there, so that was a no brained. Second, you have pulled off some major surgical interventions with this bird and done a fantastic job blending it with the rest of the wing, so bravo! This just gets better and better all the time! Anthony 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Couldn't agree more... That Schatton muzzle looks really nice... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 More excellent work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Thanks Anthony .Silenoz and Col for your kind words . Today i have constructed the Schatton Modellbau 3cm MK 103 . God knows how these are made as the tolerances are so small .Fit of parts gets 100% but took an age to assemble . Do not attempt withouta powerful optivisor ! P1030057 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr To be sure that the barrel was fixed in the corect position i fired 1/2 dozen AP rounds at a target and useing the securing/adjustment eye centred it in . first rounds high and to the right P1030055 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030056 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr The house is now full of blue smoke and theres a hole in the soffa 😭 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Mottlemaster said: The house is now full of blue smoke Nice zero, but you still have to do your night qualz, remember to load the tracer rounds and definitely have a fire extinguisher on hand, these rounds definitely like starting sofa fires! So tell us the truth, did you just think of this, or have you been planning since you placed the order for the barrel? This post needs to be pinned! Every member needs to see it. Anthony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 haha, did you make the right bang bang noises?? Those engine housing ended up fitting quite nicely. I had to have a couple of looks to see how that barrel went together, nice!!! I'm amazed at the work required to produce some of these barrels, same goes for the FuG antennas. But boy they are worth it, they just take everything to the next level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, trickyrich said: they just take everything to the next level. You got that right. The manufacturers of models hive us the basis for our art, it is in the details that these models transition from hobby to art, at least in my book. Since returning to modeling, I have been shocked by the level of detail being added to these kits, and the resin or metal items, like this gun, really just knock it out of the park with their realism. Then you have the true aritsts in here, those who can scratch build just about anything in their sleep. More over, they can create pairs that are identical, in scales that make me cringe just considering trying to do something similar. It truly is awe inspiring. One day, I will be you, and someone else will be me as I am now, OK, now I am confused. Who are you? More important, who am I? Anthony (I think) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 to make it more confusing a student and a teacher at the same time 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Some slight calibration and your tank hunter is pretty accurate. BTW your Henschel looks fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronKSJ Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 16 hours ago, Mottlemaster said: first rounds high and to the right This whole post made me laugh out loud Really enjoying watching your process of whipping this kit into shape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 That's what resin dust will do to you!!! That's why you have to wear masking Alistair's probably still running around the place making engine noises and strafing runs on the work bench for his display shelves. Needs to be careful else the neighbours will call for the dudes with the white jacket! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 17/04/2019 at 12:26, AaronKSJ said: This whole post made me laugh out loud Really enjoying watching your process of whipping this kit into shape. Thank you Aaron Mottlemasters motto is Modelling with Humour On 18/04/2019 at 00:15, trickyrich said: That's what resin dust will do to you!!! That's why you have to wear masking Alistair's probably still running around the place making engine noises and strafing runs on the work bench for his display shelves. Needs to be careful else the neighbours will call for the dudes with the white jacket! Rich ,resin kits are now been smuggled into UK jails . For some reason 1/32 scale isnt popular 😨 Back to the Hs 129 ... iv been doing this along side a Aims 1/48 Ju 388 conversion with the aim of getting them to painting stage together so i can get into the Paint-Zone together . They are around the same size . The vac canopy for the 388 took around a week to cut out ,mask and ttach ,the 129 around 2hrs . There are some pics of my Ju388 mixed in with the 129 as it doesnt have its own home thred . P1030063 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030062 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030061 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030060 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030059 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr Hs129 canopy masked inside and out P1030058 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr Have constructed the engines (Blobs of resin) pic alongside Storch engine P1030064 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr Going to do a little on the Storch for a few days to have a different modelling experience 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 gee the 388 looks nice! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 How was the Ju 388 to put together? Might be an option for me down the track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 16 hours ago, Mottlemaster said: Have constructed the engines (Blobs of resin) Wow, doing to aircraft at once and scratch build one of the engines? Do you build in your sleep? I can't one kit even started without screwing the pooch and having to toss it into the bin (really just a test bed for honing some skill) and you will have two creations ready for take-off in picture perfect form, it's amazing! You guys really set the bar high, one day, I might be half as good as you guys are! Cheers! Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Great tenacity to get this build to this standard! Looking forward to seeing more. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 .... I’ll say ! I’ve got some Rutman resin in the stash too - and I occasionally take it out and look at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 that engine is a bit of a pity when looking at the rest of the kit... no need to show it off then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 20/04/2019 at 21:59, trickyrich said: gee the 388 looks nice! Rich i would have expected you to have one of these conversions in your stash or maybe two for some weird Ju388 Z wing conversion On 21/04/2019 at 00:20, Greg Law said: How was the Ju 388 to put together? Might be an option for me down the track Greg , the conversion is relativly easy apart from the complex transparencies . Forwarned is forarmed . Probably easier than the Planet models full resin kit . On 21/04/2019 at 06:59, Stalker6Recon said: Wow, doing to aircraft at once and scratch build one of the engines? Do you build in your sleep? I can't one kit even started without screwing the pooch and having to toss it into the bin (really just a test bed for honing some skill) and you will have two creations ready for take-off in picture perfect form, it's amazing! You guys really set the bar high, one day, I might be half as good as you guys are! Cheers! Anthony Thanks Anthony . I try never to send a model to the bin . Only once in past 40 years due to spilling a full bottle of liquid cement on it On 22/04/2019 at 08:55, Alan P said: Great tenacity to get this build to this standard! Looking forward to seeing more. Alan Thanks Alan . It helps having two on the go so i can have a rest from this one . Now i have been doing some work on the painting and some smaller details A decision has been made on the aircraft to portray ....Roll of drums .....W.Nr 0310 , 4.(Pz)Sch. G.2 , Castel Benito Libya Feb . 1943 i have chosen this one due to my Storch build haveing a RLM 65 /70 /71 with sand squiggle , so wanted something different . Have painted and masked off all the white areas and done a crude 70/71 splinter camourflage as most of this will be coverd up . P1030084 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030087 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr The radio mast is scratch built from some plastic sprue and the pennant from some aluminium heat insulation tape . Each area of exposed splinter has been coverd in a very large area of Copydex . P1030088 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030089 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr P1030090 by Alistair Pearce, on Flickr These areas are to simply mark the position of the green patches . I intend that ,when my RLM 79 sand arrives i shall spray a very light misting over all upper surface ,light enough that it doesnt build up over the edge of the Copydex . I wil remove the copydex and the go over free hand with the sand to soften the edges of the green patches and reduce their size . Well thats the plan .Its a bit of an experiment but in my head it should work . Cant wait for the paint to arrive ... i may go and order some more from the UK now and pay for priority posting . On 22/04/2019 at 15:59, FalkeEins said: .... I’ll say ! I’ve got some Rutman resin in the stash too - and I occasionally take it out and look at it! Neil is this because you are savouring the future build or open the box look at the parts and retire in fright On 22/04/2019 at 16:09, Silenoz said: that engine is a bit of a pity when looking at the rest of the kit... no need to show it off then... There wont be much to see and i wont be directing a camera lense towards them 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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