fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Windows are glued in position: And the interior is made ready to be kindly embraced by the fuselage sides: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 The section that received the transplant from the donor kit doesn't look too bad, even with the magnification of the photo. Note to oneself for future "transplants": panel lines or rivet rows can be engraved to blend the surface of a modified area. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 One of the planes I wanted to model with a second kit is a CAUSA Uruguayan Junkers on floats, either CX-ABA or CX-ABB. BUT: the floats on the kit are useless for the great majority of civil float-planes I have on file or I can see on the net, being the kit's floats' noses too droopy, whilst the real thing is straight (this is of course another example, not the Uruguayan plane): 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I wonder if the floats from the old Airfix Ju52 might not have a flatter top profile. I don't have any so I can't say for sure. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 44 minutes ago, dogsbody said: I wonder if the floats from the old Airfix Ju52 might not have a flatter top profile. I don't have any so I can't say for sure. Chris Not here either. Pity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Moa you could scratch a pair of floats in no time at all, or failing that your wonderful wife could knit you a pair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 The fuselage halves are united, and the two-part floor is installed: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, StephenCJ said: Moa you could scratch a pair of floats in no time at all, or failing that your wonderful wife could knit you a pair. I generally use (for as as long as I have some left) adapted floats from a generic Aeroclub vac sheet that has been very helpful through the years for scratch projects, but I ran out of some sizes now. Airfix's floats (they can be seen online) are straight on top, which is correct, but clunky in shape and too pointy. In fact the whole Airfix kit of the Junkers is rather coarse and looks terribly outdated. I would choose another Italeri one if I want a second model without hesitation. Still have to get a Heller one to compare. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Looks like an interesting subject, those engine nacelles and mounts look a bit scrappy. Almost 'buttoned-up' and she's looking great. You'll have to try and get an image through the doorways as the interior is looking '1st Class'. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Courageous said: Looks like an interesting subject, those engine nacelles and mounts look a bit scrappy. Almost 'buttoned-up' and she's looking great. You'll have to try and get an image through the doorways as the interior is looking '1st Class'. Stuart Hi Stuart That is actually not the plane y would like to model, but as written above CX-ABA or CX-ABB (Uruguay) that photo above as noted on the post was just an example of the "right" floats compared to those in the kit. The plane in the photo is from Sweden ("SE-" reg) Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orso Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Airfix and Italeri Ju52 floats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 The fuselage top is glued on: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Turn the interior lights on, I can't see! Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 For those curious about how the corrugated patch made of aluminium foil would work, here is a trial on a left over part of the donor kit. I used thick superglue to attach the pre-formed foil: Primed: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 A pattern for the bare section underneath the fuselage is cut from paper and adjusted against the model: The aluminium part is cut and again measured against the model: Once satisfied, it is glued with thick superglue (not for the faint of heart): 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 You're man-dangles must be of insane proportions! To even think about the things you do so routinely makes me break out it a sweat. Chris 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 While I am out with the airbrush for other projects, I try to ready some miscellaneous parts to get them out of the way and not be a concern at last moment: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 09/05/2019 at 02:14, Moa said: Not here either. Pity. I have a pair of Airfix floats you can have if it will help. I even have a vague idea where they might be! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: I have a pair of Airfix floats you can have if it will help. I even have a vague idea where they might be! Martian 👽 You are very kind, Martian. I am not sure I would like glow-in-the-dark floats, though. More seriously: the Airfix floats seem closer in shape, but I think not quite right either. Besides, a package from Fogland to Sunland will be onerous. I think I could buy a "used" Ju-52 kit and grab the floats for may be similar $$$. But I do appreciate your good intentions. May I abuse your kindness and ask you to compare your floats with these below? (somebody tell me if I am braking any rules posting these excerpts) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I will dig out said floats and see. Actually postage UK to USA for small packets is not too bad. Its when the package is going in the opposite direction that things go pear shaped. Martian 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: I will dig out said floats and see. Actually postage UK to USA for small packets is not too bad. Its when the package is going in the opposite direction that things go pear shaped. Martian 👽 Thanks Martian. Here another plan to compare (more generic): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 25/04/2019 at 03:23, Andwil said: Brilliant work as usual Moa, that bathroom is a tour de force. Does actually have running water? 🚰 AW Apologies, pressed the wrong emoji - I share the admiration for the toilet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 OK my take on this is that the top line of the Airfix floats is way closer to what you are looking for. The downside is that they are too deep. Martian 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Now this civil one had the kit's floats: But other LN- registered planes had the other ones (straight tops). So once again, look at references before you commit. I just spotted several models online with the wrong floats. Not that this will deny those models merit, they have plenty of it, it's not that of big deal, but it pays to do some little research. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 49 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: OK my take on this is that the top line of the Airfix floats is way closer to what you are looking for. The downside is that they are too deep. Martian 👽 Thanks for looking it up, Martian. I will have to make my own, it seems. The generic Aeroclub vac sheet of floats does not offer a similar one (unless I have already used them, my sheets are incomplete). Lars Opland of Khee-Kha Art Products has an intersting and precise line of floats in resin, immaculately cast, but the line doesn't included these. May be I could interest him. There is a market, after all, with all those JU-52 available from several vendors around. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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