RoboVoice Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hey all, at the moment I am building P51D, also by eduard, but somehow just lost the motivation for it after applying decals (not because the kit is crap, kit is the most amazing you can find in the scale, but just like that, sometimes happens). So decided to build a small diorama (never did one.). Well you need a plane for diorama first So Eduard Tempest let it be: Engine and gun bays arrived today together with some barrels from Tamiya which I believe will look nice: The actual kit should arrive tomorrow, so hopefully and give it a start on Sunday Ordered some valejjo paints also 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 This looks as if it's about to get interesting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 So have been working on the engine first. Did few parts, adding wires now 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I've done the 1/32 version of that engine from Special Hobby. It looks like they have worked a miracle in shrinking it further... Looking excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 08/10/2019 at 20:08, Chaotic Mike said: I've done the 1/32 version of that engine from Special Hobby. It looks like they have worked a miracle in shrinking it further... Looking excellent. Many thanks! Yeah, the 1 48 scale is really extremely well detailed. Eduard are just amazing in their 1/48 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 So did have some time after work. Bit of progress: Assembled almost everything on engine, painted in black and painted the engine bay: Working on details painting on the engine: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 That engine looks marvellous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 It certainly does, I am planning to build the 1/32 SH version with a ‘ half engine ‘. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Wow, that Sabre-engine looks terrific! There are more details than what Airfix managed to cram into their 1/24 version for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hey all, yes, I do agree, really amazing kit and extremely well detailed. I really like that instructions even say where to place wiring on the engine (you will need some wire which is not included in the kit). So yesterday's progress: exhausts, bit of weathering, placed in bay. Slowly coming to the end and then will move to gun bays. I have noticed that CMK is about to release fuel tanks for this kit, so waiting for them to appear, will be really nice addition to the kit. Really wanted to build a plane with open engine, guns and as much as possible + quite enjoy the learning curve Hey all, yes, I do agree, really amazing kit and extremely well detailed. I really like that instructions even say where to place wiring on the engine (you will need some wire which is not included in the kit). So yesterday's progress: exhausts, bit of weathering, placed in bay. Slowly coming to the end and then will move to gun bays. I have noticed that CMK is about to release fuel tanks for this kit, so waiting for them to appear, will be really nice addition to the kit. Really wanted to build a plane with open engine, guns and as much as possible + quite enjoy the learning curve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Had few hours free on the weekend, so slow progress: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Looks very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Certainly does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Long time no see So, I have managed to finish off the engine part and moved onto the gunbays. Also awaiting for CMK to release some extra accessories for this kit I have finished a build video and uploaded on my youtube channel, however cannot share the link, it is against the rules, but if very interested you will find it easily So some pictures: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 about 4 minutes into the video, what is that orange tool and where did you get it from? nice looking engine rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Long time? That’s the blink of an eye in the timescale of my builds. Splendid engine. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, shortCummins said: about 4 minutes into the video, what is that orange tool and where did you get it from? nice looking engine rgds John(shortCummins) Many thanks! That's a pin tool for watch making. Usually used for crown and stemp removal or watch strap removal. However works extremely well when you need to push those tiny wires on the model You should really find it on ebay very cheaply 11 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Long time? That’s the blink of an eye in the timescale of my builds. Splendid engine. John Many thanks! I also wish to have more time for model building therapy Edited November 13, 2019 by RoboVoice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, RoboVoice said: Many thanks! That's a pin tool for watch making. Usually used for crown and stemp removal or watch strap removal. However works extremely well when you need to push those tiny wires on the model You should really find it on ebay very cheaply Many thanks! I also wish to have more time for model building therapy thanks for the info, I should have know as my Dad was a watch maker, my excuse is that it was a long time ago, probably in a galaxy far far away 😆 rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I'm totally in awe of that engine. Absolutely stunning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Many thanks!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 So next, the gun bays: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Not much of an update, but my polystyrene sheets, rods and Eduard landing flaps have arrived. I am just awaiting for CMK fuel tanks to be finally available in Uk.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 That is one absolute jewel of an engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboVoice Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 So started working on cutting more plastic for flaps: Did bit of work on wings as well. Assembled parts for landing gear bay, when installing bays for guns needed to cut some plastic from wheels bay as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 4 hours ago, RoboVoice said: So started working on cutting more plastic for flaps: Rather than drilling, if you cut up to the flap line, and then keep scoring the plastic on the flap line( I use needle in a pin vice) you can very quickly make the line deeper, and then just flex the flap out, bend upwards, and it will crack along the scored line. Quick, easy, minimal clean up. HTH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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