Golikell Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Someone got time on his hands... No, really Paul, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Golikell said: Someone got time on his hands... No, really Paul, great work! 😅 thanks 👍 3 kids playing with their new christmas toys, Wife out getting her hair done with the baby = Quality man cave time 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golikell Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Lucky devil. I have to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) I've asked a friend who just finished one about the tailwheel- will report back. (He followed Eduard's instructions, and agrees it looks a little "low".) Edit: Here's a shot that shows how far down the unit should be relative to the fuselage (no doors fitted), (another angle) and here's a shot that shows virtually the same angle, but with doors as normal. (Note that you can see a REALLY big version of this one.) Edited December 27, 2019 by gingerbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 hours ago, gingerbob said: I've asked a friend who just finished one about the tailwheel- will report back. (He followed Eduard's instructions, and agrees it looks a little "low".) Edit: Here's a shot that shows how far down the unit should be relative to the fuselage (no doors fitted), (another angle) and here's a shot that shows virtually the same angle, but with doors as normal. (Note that you can see a REALLY big version of this one.) Thanks a lot bob much appreciated 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 P.s. i think the new suggested position is not too far off the wikimedia shot (just kept together roughly by hand here) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Some fantastic work going on here Paul, as usual. The wheel wells look fantastic mate, superb weathering. Think I might have to get myself one of these, or two! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Hi dansk. I had a nosey and was wonder what you are suggesting in the last photo is the same as the further back placed one? If so that would be an excellent solution! Cheers Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Some fantastic work going on here Paul, as usual. The wheel wells look fantastic mate, superb weathering. Think I might have to get myself one of these, or two! You’re really kind Craig thanks so much. There’s some great details in these kits. Some of the fitment is a bit ‘guesstimatey’ rather than tamiya precision though and some plastic feels a bit too thin and fragile for my five thumbs. 15 minutes ago, Joss said: Hi dansk. I had a nosey and was wonder what you are suggesting in the last photo is the same as the further back placed one? If so that would be an excellent solution! Cheers Joss Yes that’s right Joss, its the reverse side - I think it looks like an improvement too. Maybe a brass rod from the undercarriage leg through a piece of sprue could give it strength. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I agree I think that would probably be the best option to be honest. Worse to come to worse I'd just stick a block of plastic up there and glue to that. Not many people will look at the wheel wells! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 My new schemes now with the new filletless recruit 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 A bunch of small stuff on my squadron - I started sanding and filling on aircraft #1 which I’m rubbish at. Primed the area to see how it was looking but there’s still a way to go. Gathered the remaining cockpit components and primed them together with three imperial tie fighters. 2 cockpits will be eduards Löök set and 1 will be PE. Interesting to see the two löök sets, after the weathering wash and before. Hard to photograph but it really makes a difference in the flesh. The main landing gear legs have been assembled. And most landing gear components are primed and I’ve been testing metallic finishes on them. And finally the tail undercarriage has got some styrene spacers so it protrudes more. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Lots of good work there Paul. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 35 minutes ago, Courageous said: Lots of good work there Paul. Stuart Thanks Stuart 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Today’s offering again doesnt look like much but on 3 planes it kinda adds up. All the main and tail gear is sorted now, heres a little example I finished all the varying exhausts - heres an example also The IP’s are coming to fruition, the gun sights and cockpit lights are next, and the PE version is half complete also And I’ve been trying a bunch of metallics out on matt and gloss black bases Seems like alclads are slightly less flecky than xtreme metals. Hard to photograph though. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Dansk said: I finished all the varying exhausts They look pretty neat. What's your process with those exhausts? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Courageous said: They look pretty neat. What's your process with those exhausts? Stuart It was an experiment but quite simple. I used black primer, then a red/brown primer on top in parts not totally covering it, then soot weathering powder. (Then sealed with matt varnish) Edited December 31, 2019 by Dansk 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) My daily update before new year kicks off. Styrene worked a treat for the rear gear @Joss how is your kit coming along? All three fuselages are joined up now And #1 has been sanded within an inch of its life Now rescribing and rivetting which im close to useless at 🙄🤪🙁 Happy new year everyone 🥳 🕺🏻 Edited December 31, 2019 by Dansk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Shiny, now you've got to put back the detail 16 minutes ago, Dansk said: Happy new year everyone 🥳 🕺🏻 Starting early are we Paul . Happy New Year to you too. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Does the tailwheel leg have some contact side-to-side, or is it only at the top that it touches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Very nice production line that you've got there. I would be happy if I progressed with my one build without trouble, but three of them...? With my restoration project alongside I at least deal with 3 different kits at three different stages, so can park them for a while. Looking forward to your result(s). Happy New Year soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Dansk said: My daily update before new year kicks off. Styrene worked a treat for the rear gear @Joss how is your kit coming along? All three fuselages are joined up now And #1 has been sanded within an inch of its life Now rescribing and rivetting which im close to useless at 🙄🤪🙁 Happy new year everyone 🥳 🕺🏻 Looks great Dansk. Looks like it's sorted the problem. A little progress on mine but havent had time to document. Seem to have even less time to model when im not working! Looking forward to seeing more progress! All the best Joss Edited December 31, 2019 by Julien Dont quote images in a reply 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 37 minutes ago, Joss said: Looks great Dansk. Looks like it's sorted the problem. A little progress on mine but havent had time to document. Seem to have even less time to model when im not working! Looking forward to seeing more progress! All the best Joss Please dont quote all the images in a post when you do a reply. Quote Quoting and Pictures... Quoting a post and repeating all of the pictures is annoying when scrolling through a thread, especially for those members using tablets or smart phones. If you are going to quote a post, please remove the repeated photos, its the polite thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Julien said: Please dont quote all the images in a post when you do a reply. Hi Julien apologises, I only have access via a smart phone and it does not allow me to delete photos from a post! All the best Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 32 minutes ago, Joss said: I only have access via a smart phone Did you know you can quote by just highlighting the chosen words ⭐ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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