81-er Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 That looks very effective and "real" with the panel lines James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) I see no short comings here... Looking god! EDIT - or good. take it either way.🤪 Edited October 17, 2021 by Thom216 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Now that the nose is in a reasonable state, still some bits’n’pieces that need to be fixed but I want to do something different before I get too tied down so it's time to have a look at the nacelles. At one point I was just going to use the exhausts from the Stuka however along with the P-38 machine-gun nose I found a set of Eduard Brasin P-38 turbochargers and air intakes… …so my intention is to now use the turbocharges in place of the “normal” exhausts as I really like the look of them on P-38s and will be easier to paint the exhaust stains once the upper wings are fitted. I’d already glued the exhaust stacks in place so I need to remove these so they were cut flush. And then filled with some sprue-goo. Recently I’d watched one of Will Patterson’s YouTube videos where he said that he’d added some lacquer paint to help identify which was the “filler” to aid with the cleaning-up process, so not being ashamed of using someone else’s good idea(s) I’ve added some azure blue to my sprue-goo. The sprue-goo will be left to fully cure, at least overnight and probably 24 hours, then any divots will be refilled and finally sanded flush. Next I’ll be working out how these will fit to the wings and twin booms… 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...
Uncle Monty Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Beautiful detailing on the nose. I like the new-look props as well 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 4 hours ago, shortCummins said: I found a set of Eduard Brasin P-38 turbochargers Nice find. I have a couple of sets for future use. Have a look on the big H site in bargains for Ju87 night exhausts. They're an interesting shape too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 There were some rivets that were too deep as well as some wayward panel lines that needed some attention so theses were filled with sprue-goo. The sprue-goo was cleaned-up… …and a coat of black paint was used to check the amendments. Then I replaced the missing rivets and re-scribed some of the panel lines. I wanted to represent a “piano” type hinge to the gun bays so I glued some stretched sprue along to top of these panels. These hinges are a little difficult to see at the moment, being on black?, I’m sure that when their painted light blue that they’ll show up better. Next I’ll be working out how the nacelles will fit to the wings and twin booms… 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...
81-er Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Nice progress as ever John. I agree the Brassin P38 exhausts are really nice, I’ve got a set myself for my P-38m. I like the effect of the spruce as a hinge too. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 17 hours ago, 81-er said: Nice progress as ever John. I agree the Brassin P38 exhausts are really nice, I’ve got a set myself for my P-38m. I like the effect of the spruce as a hinge too. James thanks James I'm hoping that the "hinges" will be noticeable but not too noticeable once they've had the camo' applied rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 If it's not too late, maybe you could fudge up some Luftwaffe-style superchargers, like that on the FW-190 V18. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Thom216 said: If it's not too late, maybe you could fudge up some Luftwaffe-style superchargers, like that on the FW-190 V18. thanks for the idea Thom216 at this point nothing is set in stone although I really like the way the P-38's exhaust stains the top of each boom rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I'm putting this "on hold" until after the new year as I can't see me getting the appropriate amount of bench time to do the sort of work that this requires I shall return rgds John(shortCummins) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 hours ago, shortCummins said: I shall return We'll hold you to that! I only managed about 1 1/2 hours modelling this weekend due to domestic duties. It's Crimbo tree time next weekend, so I'm in the same boat as you. Then it will no doubt start to get really cold. And here's me with all these ideas for the latest scratchbuild whizzing around in my head. Bummer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: We'll hold you to that! I only managed about 1 1/2 hours modelling this weekend due to domestic duties. It's Crimbo tree time next weekend, so I'm in the same boat as you. Then it will no doubt start to get really cold. And here's me with all these ideas for the latest scratchbuild whizzing around in my head. Bummer! it was a really difficult decision however if I can keep my hand in building the Revell Steaman, it looks a good kit and should be straight forward, I know I'll get more bench time after the festivities and I can back to this with a passion. rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 It'll be worth the wait, I'm sure John. No point rushing it James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, 81-er said: It'll be worth the wait, I'm sure John. No point rushing it James thanks James this mojo thing is fickle at times and when "life" gets in the way I think its a good idea to do something different to try an ignite the "spark" again rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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