corsaircorp Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Nice job Moa ! Now the scratch made pilot seat is looking better than the resin one... Great work on the researches too !! Thanks too for sharing the story too ! remind me of Africa.. Sincerely CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 You made me go downstairs to look for my kit. Unfortunately I don't have it (I have a Merkur) but I came with the M-18 by Dujin. I wish I could make one kit while you finish a dozen! Carlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 19 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Nice job Moa ! Now the scratch made pilot seat is looking better than the resin one... Great work on the researches too !! Thanks too for sharing the story too ! remind me of Africa.. Sincerely CC Thanks, CC! I used to think that having to research the background for a model was annoying, and that the manufacturer should have done his part, but now I truly enjoy researching and learning things that you otherwise would ignore. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, CarLos said: You made me go downstairs to look for my kit. Unfortunately I don't have it (I have a Merkur) but I came with the M-18 by Dujin. I wish I could make one kit while you finish a dozen! Carlos Carlos, a Merkur and an M.18 are no little bounty! They are delightful planes. Stock on sandpaper and filler, though 😋 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Moa said: Thanks, CC! I used to think that having to research the background for a model was annoying, and that the manufacturer should have done his part, but now I truly enjoy researching and learning things that you otherwise would ignore. Cheers Fully understand !! To me it's just the other way, I made researches about less known part of history, and I choose my models accordingly ! It drive me to think that the truth is very oftenly far from what we used to think... And IT is fascinating !! Great job once again, so You'll start 3 Jabiru's ?? Book me a seat at the bar for these ones too !!! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 The interior in progress: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Interestingly, I am reading a book about one of Messerschmitt’s later, more bellicose products (the Me-210) and it’s difficult development. It states that Willy Messerschmitt was obsessed with speed and weight saving, factors that were, it was alleged at the time, responsible for the crash in 1931 of an M.20b of Deutsche Lufthansa with the deaths of eight officers. It was said at the time that (unspecified) safety equipment was not fitted to the M.20b to save weight and improve speed. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, Andwil said: It was said at the time that (unspecified) safety equipment was not fitted to the M.20b to save weight and improve speed. During research I read that an issue with the unbraced vertical tail produced an irrecoverable spin. Braces (tail struts) appeared after that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 20 hours ago, CarLos said: Dujin Ssshhhh....don't put Moa off his stride. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Courageous said: Ssshhhh....don't put Moa off his stride. Actually it is (almost) a good kit! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 4 hours ago, CarLos said: Actually it is (almost) a good kit! Seeing is believing, Carlos, please open a WiP and get at it! We will love it! By the way, thanks very much for your kind help regarding the references, much, much appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 The interior of the cabin and doors are given a soft leather touch: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 And checking photos continues top pay off: the tail skid had two securing struts forming a V, not just one like the kit's part: The wind-driven generator is given an anchoring pin to make its gluing more secure. The replacement ventilation cans are ready, and the toilet, sink and table (all provided by the kit!) are being painted: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 The silber-grau is tried out on the external side of the doors: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Instead of using the provided bulk clear material, which felt too thick and flexible, I am using my own. Individual panes are cut and will need to be adjusted in situ: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 The windows are now all in place, that will allow me to keep working on the interior: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Excellent work as usual, most impressive, and also as usual a lovely taste in subject. Have you glued the windows at this stage? How are you treating the edges before gluing, to minimize the impression of material thickness? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Very interesting build once again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: Excellent work as usual, most impressive, and also as usual a lovely taste in subject. Have you glued the windows at this stage? How are you treating the edges before gluing, to minimize the impression of material thickness? Hi Jörgen The windows are hard-pressed, no glue. Sometimes I use very thin (and very little) superglue.} Sometimes I paint the edges black or dark grey (which is advisable), but not this time. 13 minutes ago, Vesa Jussila said: Very interesting build once again. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 The luggage net racks are being built: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 The landing gear struts are given pins, and their locations are drilled, because the kit will have you butt-join them, which is ridiculous for a model of this hefty weight. In the interim, curtains are glued in place and the luggage nets painted: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Magnificent work! The overhead luggage racks are a nice touch. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Seconded, Great work! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 7 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Magnificent work! The overhead luggage racks are a nice touch. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Regards, Adrian 2 hours ago, limeypilot said: Seconded, Great work! Ian Thanks Adrian and Ian Hopefully today or tomorrow I may able to complete the fuselage interior and join the halves. We will see how's the fit of the kit parts, Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 I decided to add a postal station in that compartment that divides cabin from cockpit, since that door will be open too: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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