Aaaarrgghhh I can’t take it anymore. The Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1 by Airfix 1/72

[Bigdave22014]

3 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

 

Thanks for the info. @CedB got sent the strip in the end. My lamp fits just in front of the booth so I was all good. 🤩

Still got one if you want it Jon. Needs a 12v DC supply.

[The Spadgent]

Good afternoon guys and gals.

pretty much all done On the 262 all but the shouting as they say. I have been pulling new boxes for the last couple of days but I think, think we have a winner. Maybe. 🤔🤣🤔

let’s see how we got where we’re at.

The gun hole bits. I think they’re gun hole bits got painted a dark metal colour. 

Phew! Final bit before the wash. 😇

I’m actually running out of Flory washes so during the drying process I ordered some back up pots. Black and dark dirt. 🙌

The bits n Bobs got awash too.

Dried for 30 mins or so them wipe away, leaving areas that I felt needed to be left.

and as @CedB would say. A dead one. 🤣

The UC got cleaned and captured for posterity. 

Then assembled with a Tamiya weather wash.

I also did a subtle Tamiya wash on the main fuselage and wings.

top.

What do you mean where?

There!!! 🤔🤪 oh never mind. 😂🤣

and on the bottom, trust me it’s there.

judging by that shot the wash is highlighting the seam. 🤔 I sorted that😱 so I kicked back the wash a little. 🤣😬
Now time to bring all these parts together.

Tanks on. 😇

now time for the UC.

Perfect. 😇 UC doors.

The front one had to be held in place while the glue went off.

While that was drying I had a play with some AK streaking wash. Very subtle but I know it’s there. 👌🤩

I made a new sensor tube thing on the wing from the old wire from my fencing foil.🤺

Added the sticky out bits.

And the funny front bits.

Oh aaaaaand she’s on her feets🙌😍

All in order it seems.

Just the flat coat and the wing tip lights aaaand unmasking the canopy left to go.

🥰🥳🤗😀

This was the point I had to do house chores. These are now done and I can finish her off. 
here is my possible build.

any ideas?  😍

Thanks for poping in and checking out the little 262. One post left.

hope you’re all having a splendid weekend. Take care and as always, happy Modeling.

 

Johnny. 😇
 

 

Edited February 23, 2020 by The Spadgent

[Spookytooth]

Looking very good Johnny.

Me thinks a "Jug" next.

 

Simon.

[The Spadgent]

4 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said:

Still got one if you want it Jon. Needs a 12v DC supply.

Thanks that’s very kind of you. My lamp light is enough for me at the moment. 😇😀

[giemme]

Looking ace, Johnny!   

 

And yes, I think that' a Jug too  

 

Ciao

[Martian]

This is turning into a model that Mabeth, sorry, nanny would be proud!

 

Martian 👽

[bbudde]

Hello John. As you always say: "That looks ace " so far.

Cheers

[The Spadgent]

23 hours ago, Spookytooth said:

Looking very good Johnny.

Me thinks a "Jug" next.

 

Simon.

Thanks Simon. Yes I think you're right. 🥰

 

21 hours ago, giemme said:

Looking ace, Johnny!   

 

And yes, I think that' a Jug too  

 

Ciao

Thanks Giorgio.  Ok the cat "Jug" is out of the bag.

21 hours ago, Martian Hale said:

This is turning into a model that Mabeth, sorry, nanny would be proud!

 

Martian 👽

Bless you sir. 👌👃

 

20 hours ago, bbudde said:

Hello John. As you always say: "That looks ace " so far.

Cheers

Thanks kid.

All done now. Just waiting for the RFI. 🧐

[The Spadgent]

Good evening everyone, I trust you're all having a rather splendid Monday and that the weekend went as well as can be expected.

The 262 is complete. 😃

She was a great little build that has kicked off this year rather nicely. ( I must finish that bloody robot thing too )

Any hoo here are a couple of shots with the canopy masks off.

Thanks to every one for tagging along. It's been a real pleasure. Shes only ickle so getting the RFI done shouldn't be too much of a struggle. Probs next weekend.

here's a parting shot just for you guys. I'll post up here when the RFI is done.

 

Well done to @Spookytooth and @giemme for guessing my next build.

It is indeed a P-47. I have started a WIP which should be found "here" depending on how quick I am to get the thread up and running. 😇

 

Thanks again for making this build so enjoyable, I hope you had as much fun as I did.

 

See you on the other side.

 

Johnny. 😃

 

 

 

Edited February 24, 2020 by The Spadgent

[rob Lyttle]

10 minutes ago, The Spadgent said:

for guessing my next build.

I was going to say that....!! 

 

Should be good 😎

[rob Lyttle]

11 minutes ago, The Spadgent said:

The 262 is complete. 😃

Yep she sure is. 

Looks fantastic 👍

[Hamden]

 

Stunning 262 a real masterclass

 

   Roger

[Gondor44]

That looks rather good

 

Gondor

[giemme]

Great overall job, Johnny  

 

I'm off to the Jug build now

 

Ciao

[The Spadgent]

4 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

I was going to say that....!! 

 

Should be good 😎

Thanks. 🤞

4 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

Yep she sure is. 

Looks fantastic 👍

Thanks.

3 hours ago, Hamden said:

 

Stunning 262 a real masterclass

 

   Roger

Too kind. Thankyou. ✊

2 hours ago, Gondor44 said:

That looks rather good

 

Gondor

Thanks. 🙌. 

12 minutes ago, giemme said:

Great overall job, Johnny  

 

I'm off to the Jug build now

 

Ciao

Thanks G. 🤩

 

Looking at that final shot I did a little bit of research. I wish I had done before. 🤨 before the RFI I’m going to replace those thick nose antennas with wire and add the radio wire too. It’ll bug me otherwise. 😇

[rob Lyttle]

1 minute ago, The Spadgent said:

I’m going to replace those thick nose antennas with wire

To be honest I thought about saying, and then it seemed like nitpicking on a great build. 

It will definitely benefit, so see what you can do with the aerials. 

Worth a try I reckon 👍

[The Spadgent]

Just now, rob Lyttle said:

To be honest I thought about saying, and then it seemed like nitpicking on a great build. 

It will definitely benefit, so see what you can do with the aerials. 

Worth a try I reckon 👍

Yup. Tis going to happen. I got all excited but the jug. 🤪

[rob Lyttle]

8 minutes ago, The Spadgent said:

the jug. 🤪

What scale, what type, what kit? 

What nose art!? 

[The Spadgent]

4 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said:

What scale, what type, what kit? 

What nose art!? 

There’s a link on the last post under the chunky aerials. 😇

Edited February 24, 2020 by The Spadgent

[CedB]

Looking good Johnny and she'll be even better with some new aerials…  

[The Spadgent]

Thanks @CedB. I had to sort it out. 
quick update.

Even snipped off the main part looked too thick.😫

so off with ‘em and time for a sand.

I think maybe thinner still.

i painted some wine top wire for the main part.

Should be able to finish this off tomorrow when dry.

snapped off that little wing tube too. 😖

gah!  
 

hope you’re all having a good ponkeark day. 🤗🤩

 

Johnny

[Brandy]

I wasn't going to mention the aerials as the rest overshadowed them, but a good decision! She'll be top drawer when done!

 

Ian

[The Spadgent]

7 hours ago, limeypilot said:

I wasn't going to mention the aerials as the rest overshadowed them, but a good decision! She'll be top drawer when done!

 

Ian

I only saw it when I took the picture. It’s all I could see after that. 😬

[bbudde]

16 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Even snipped off the main part looked too thick.

Yep, good decision. I haven't mentioned that, but that was my first thought. Toy like and the rest top notch Some wire or an etched part will sort that out quickly and make a great difference (On all 1:72 inmho).

Cheers

[The Spadgent]

Ok so this.

Is what we’re after.

I sanded the part.

Alas it looked a bit off so off with their heads.

I stuck on some 0.6mm rod. 😍

Then attached the wine wire.

Much better. My eyes are bandy after two of those. So instead of starting on the twin wasp of the JUG I added the wire on the 262.

Can anyone help here. Does it go to the aerial or to the canopy or both? I think the aerial but I’ve seen both. 
That needs to dry before painting.

Fencing tomorrow so Friday looks like the final day. 🤩

Thanks for looking it.

sweet dreams peeps.

 

Johnny.