Thom216 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 From the sounds of it, if there is a kit to use for this kitbash, this is the one!😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 12 hours ago, Thom216 said: From the sounds of it, if there is a kit to use for this kitbash, this is the one!😄 I agree, if I was just building a Stuka I'd be disappointed with the interior or having to spend on aftermarket rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arild Moland Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Beware of sink marks on the exterior of the Stuka kit, also. Mine had plenty in all sorts of visible places. I found fit to be excellent and I really liked the decals though. Cool project, this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalekCheese Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) I can’t find the image but do a reverse-image search for it. ok! Reverse image search has revealed that it was with the legion condor. Search: stuka legion kondor jolanthe-kett Edited October 9, 2019 by DalekCheese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Arild Moland said: Beware of sink marks on the exterior of the Stuka kit, also. Mine had plenty in all sorts of visible places. I found fit to be excellent and I really liked the decals though. Cool project, this! thanks for the heads up, I've had a quick look and I've noticed quite a few sink marks so they'll need to be sorted as I go through, luckily as I'm making something out of my own imagination I can add patches and bits were I want. I'm surprised as Airfix has now quite a good reputation for its "new" moulds rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, DalekCheese said: I can’t find the image but do a reverse-image search for it. ok! Reverse image search has revealed that it was with the legion condor. Search: stuka legion kondor jolanthe-kett Thanks for that I really appreciate it best rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Instruments were painted Alkan black-grey, Alkan AMT-4 green protective or Tamiya XF-16 flat aluminium. These were then dry brushed with XF-16. The wires that I added and the moulded ones were painted with Mr Metal Color copper. Various buttons and switches were picked out in white or red. The instrument panel was left black primer and dry brushed with XF-16 and switches picked out in white and red. These cockpit floor and seats were dry brushed with XF-16. Radio side panel was painted Alkan AMT-4, the radios were left black, dry brushed and the dials highlighted in red. The rear of the radio cluster was dry brushed and the wires painted copper. I then fitted the radio. I think this shows that covering the rear of the radios was worth it? next I’ll be adding more weathering to the cockpit and then assembling it. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalekCheese Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 29 minutes ago, shortCummins said: Thanks for that I really appreciate it best rgds John You’re welcome! Always glad to help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Tamiya panel liner dark brown was used to add detail to the cockpit area. Side panels attached. next I’ll be adding the cockpit to the fuselage. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That work in the cockpit really paid off. Off to a cracking start! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 13 hours ago, Thom216 said: That work in the cockpit really paid off. Off to a cracking start! Thanks Thom I was a worried abut the quality of the mouldings but I'm quite happy with the way they've turned out rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Surgery was required to the fuselage in order to remove the aft section and then open the rear of the cockpit to allow for the mini gun. Firstly I joined both halves of the fuselage. Next I used a razor saw to remove the rear of the fuselage which I will then use for one of the booms. The rear of the cockpit needs to be opened. Now I can see how to fit the rear bulkhead and where the mini gun will be mounted. The rear bulkhead was cut down to suit, I’ll need to fill the holes. I’ll need to fill the gap(s) between the rear bulkhead and fuselage sides. I needed to add a seat/lap belt for the radio operator/gunner, luckily I found these in the spares box, they should be for a Zero but I like the look of them here. Before I closed the fuselage I wanted to check on the placement of the mini gun so I placed the magazine and realised that it would be too large. Thankfully the resin mini gun comes with another, smaller magazine? box. I’m not going to add the mini gun at this point, I’ll think about that nearer the end of the build next I’ll be closing cockpit and finishing the ‘front’ part. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Nice progress! Of course we won't see the main changes until that new fuse/nacelles are all put together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, shortCummins said: smaller magazine? That could be a battery. It looks about the right size for an Aircraft battery. If the rear seat was moved rearwards, there would be room for a custom ammunition box. (Also nearer the centre of gravity). Then you'd need a feed track (as on WW2 bombers) up to the gun. Just suggestions BTW, Feel free to ignore me. Nice cockpit painting. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalekCheese Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Very nice! I like how the second seat is lower, one can imagine the chap cowering inside! coming on beautifully DC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 5 hours ago, Thom216 said: Nice progress! Of course we won't see the main changes until that new fuse/nacelles are all put together. hopefully I'll get some time over the weekend and be able to close up the fuselage rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: That could be a battery. It looks about the right size for an Aircraft battery. If the rear seat was moved rearwards, there would be room for a custom ammunition box. (Also nearer the centre of gravity). Then you'd need a feed track (as on WW2 bombers) up to the gun. Just suggestions BTW, Feel free to ignore me. Nice cockpit painting. Pete Hi Pete, I think your right about it being a battery but I think I'll use it as the moulding is really nice. I might move it back as there is plenty of feed rack/bullets supplied with the mini gun, or I might just make a ammo box as it needn't be to elaborate. thanks for the suggestions rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, DalekCheese said: Very nice! I like how the second seat is lower, one can imagine the chap cowering inside! coming on beautifully DC ha ha, thanks DC funnily enough my radio man/gunner is standing but you've now given me the image of Killroy and I'll think of that every time I look at him rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Will be following this with interest Oh, and a vote for the split tail, would look awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalekCheese Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Ditto, split tail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 The rear bulkhead was cemented in place. I’ll need to close the gaps in the near future, once my Milliput arrives. Once the fuselage and cockpit were joined, I then used the kit decals for the instrument panel. Wathers Solvaset was used to snuggle the decals, it took 2 or 3 attempts to get them to fully conform, I’m guessing that these decals are not Cartograf although they are very good. There’s a sub-assembly that needs building of the IP, rudder pedals and a glazed floor area in front of the pedals presumably to allow the pilot to see whilst dive-bombing? You have a choice to show this glazed area or not, I’ll make my mind up later, at the moment I’m minded to show it. The front/engine bulkhead was fitted. This will be visible as I’m going to show the engine and have the boom engines covered. next I’ll be adding the lower wing. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Lovely progress mate... I'm working through my popcorn watching this👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 That's going to look good with an exposed engine. Especially with two other nacelles on either side! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 6 hours ago, Thom216 said: That's going to look good with an exposed engine. Especially with two other nacelles on either side! I hope so rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 I like the thickness of the rear bulkhead, it makes me think of armoured plate, anyhow the gap between the rear bulkhead and the fuselage sides was filled. I’ll need to colour the inside of the filler. The lower halves of the wings had the holes for the bomb attachments drilled and then attached to the spar. The upper part of the lower wing was then added. …and just because I had to, here’s the twin booms placed to give an idea of what it will look like. next I’ll be building the upper wing. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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