modelling minion Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 She's looking great Paul. Tamiya really have done a good job on the engineering of this kit haven't they as those wing spars look nice and sturdy and should hold the outer wings in place without any trouble. the masks you have used look to be a very good fit too, which brand are they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Excellent progress Paul, that thing is a monster! Thank you so much for the folded spar pics, they are very helpful. I've seen lots of pics of the real thing, but they're incredibly busy, with hinges, wires, hoses and rods everywhere, but this gives a picture of the actual mechanism of the fold itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 18 hours ago, modelling minion said: She's looking great Paul. Tamiya really have done a good job on the engineering of this kit haven't they as those wing spars look nice and sturdy and should hold the outer wings in place without any trouble. the masks you have used look to be a very good fit too, which brand are they? Thanks craig. They are montex masks, i’ve never used them before but they seem extremely good. In the same set there are masks to create the stars and bars insignia. 7 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Excellent progress Paul, that thing is a monster! Thank you so much for the folded spar pics, they are very helpful. I've seen lots of pics of the real thing, but they're incredibly busy, with hinges, wires, hoses and rods everywhere, but this gives a picture of the actual mechanism of the fold itself. You’re welcome. 👍 Looking forward to see your construction 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Looks great paul you're doing a fine job of it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Thanks Glynn. Today, when allowed, I’ve been beavering away on the UC. It’s all constructed now and primed together with the gear doors. I think I’ll use the kit gear as its so good as opposed to spending hours shaving down the AM resin. And I intend to have her sat on the gear for the rest of the build, seems easiest to manage that way with this weight and scale. Edited June 21, 2020 by Dansk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 The undercarriage looks very nicely detailed as is Paul, no need for aftermarket replacements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 The gear has been painted up since last time, and with a snug dry-fit, she sits nicely. Full weathering i’ll leave to the end. Its just had a wash for now. Also this evening i’ve 95% completed the flaps on the big beast, and again with a tight dry-fit, they’re looking corsair-like! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 That is some excellent work Paul, the landing gear looks really nice and the wash helps to bring out the detail and the flaps look like they have given you no trouble at all. Great to see her on her wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Looking good looking real good.. are the landing gear permanently mounted yet ? If yes thats going to be a right pain in the rump to mask around ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Wow, it already looks so real - nice work Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Looking good looking real good.. are the landing gear permanently mounted yet ? If yes thats going to be a right pain in the rump to mask around ? No the flaps, elevators and gear are all dry fitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Just catching up on the last week or so progress, she is coming along nicely, great work! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) Thx Bob. She’s looking more like an aeroplane everyday... outer flaps next, then i can consider primer edit: PS that’s an A2 cutting mat! This thing is huge Edited June 25, 2020 by Dansk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Wow, that is quite a transformation Paul! She looks fantastic, and very big! Looking forward to the paint going on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 20/06/2020 at 12:48, Dansk said: The lego guy is to show the scale of this thing. I thought you had enlisted the help of Little H. She's really good at adding Lego into the mix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 9:48 PM, Dansk said: The lego guy is to show the scale of this thing. Gosh I thought that was Enzo for a moment!!! Gosh that's a nice looking model!!! (the plane not Enzo) 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 8 hours ago, trickyrich said: Gosh I thought that was Enzo for a moment!!! Isn't he a little tall for Enzo? Plus he can stand up unaided. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I don't know how he puts up with us!! Plus I didn't know he was a Bugatti mechanic!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) Not sure i understand the enzo jokes fellas - Am i too understand that he's really short in real life or something? Checking my seams before priming here. p.s. rich if you wanted to do a clipped wing version its easy on the kit as it comes -"clipped" you have to add the rounded ends after. Edited June 26, 2020 by Dansk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looks ready to prime to me Paul, top effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 More fine work Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 She's come together beautifully Paul I can see a real show stopper on the horizon here,makes my Revell kit positively prehistoric with all that sublime detailing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Its coming along beautifully paul your motoring along with this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys. Today i lightly primed all the upper surfaces and flaps, gear doors etc. kinda looks like a gee bee when you add masking tape spats 😁 after the undersides have been primed im a little in doubt whether to paint metal then hairspray then zc then hairspay then the main colour or to skip zc. my references are hard to follow. I’m thinking i might skip the zc and just have bear metal seen where its scratched? What does everyone think? Edited June 28, 2020 by Dansk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 21/06/2020 at 09:16, Dansk said: They are montex masks, i’ve never used them I reckon they can be a lot mor accurate than eduard masks , i have a full set inc markings for a 32nd mk9 spitfire, although i dont have the mk9 kit anymore only a mk1 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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