fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 An Arctic Moth: (The construction post can be visited here): Identical to the Amodel release but with added parts, the generic sprues will allow you to put some nice little things on the spares bin. I commissioned for this model a set from Arctic Decals, as I wasn't happy with the kit's choices regarding color and marks, after studying many photos of the original plane. The set also included details missed by the manufacturer. I really like many of the Avis/Amodel subjects, and greatly compliment them on the release of a variety of attractive, mysterious, significant and beautiful civil planes. I have bought many, as a way to support their choices. Their moldings are delicate enough, the parts count satisfying, the level of detail generous, and the subjects as said wonderful. One can tell that the masters were good, but...the short-run nature of the molding process unfortunately affects much of the good, rendering the fit quite vague -to say the least-, and frankly bad in many cases. The engineering is not always the best, and the chunky nature of some of the resulting parts forces you to much cleaning and adjusting, and dry-fit is an absolute must. This kit was no different, the canopy fit was poor, and (the worst part for me) the floats and associated struts were a veritable freaking nightmare to assemble and align The struts were not the right size, their anchoring points vague and inefficient. Now, I am used to tame kit beasts, of all sorts and qualities, but even after many, many attempts, I am not satisfied with the floats and its struts, and still have some minor misalignments, something I am not happy at all. But at some point it was either trash can or just leave it at that. As explained, I commissioned my own decal set as I did not trust Avis' color choices or marks. My choices are somewhat speculative, even if based on what we like to call educated guesses, so the scheme colors are far from being truly reliable. I have another boxing of the DH60 by Avis or Amodel somewhere in the stash, but I won't be building again their two-float seaplane, as it did not work -for me- at all. I would rather build one of the many colorful schemes you can see around on wheels. The version on wheels is here 39 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Beauty! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufdriver Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Beautiful! Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, dogsbody said: Beauty! Chris Thanks Chris! 42 minutes ago, slufdriver said: Beautiful! Richard Very kind, Richard. A little bugger that made me sweat, this one 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Another outstanding model, Moa, and the photography is excellent as well. I really like the color scheme on that one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 minute ago, SAT69 said: Another outstanding model, Moa, and the photography is excellent as well. I really like the color scheme on that one! Thanks, SAT! The photos were a bit of a schlep, as the air here is bad, it gives the images a reddish tinge that you have to edit away, and after some time out you can see the small specks of ash deposited on the models, so out with the soft brush, etc. But it's done now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 “I`m telling ya Moa, you`re sick!!!!!!!” ...................and I for one love it!!!!! 😉 Another superb presentation!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Another stunning model Moa, great work. I love the unusual look with the canopy too. Great work and photography too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Very very nice. One cannot tell from the photos that there are any problems with your floats. I, also, have this kit with the intention of building the same Arctic expedition aircraft — I can only hope to come close to your skillful realization. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Sky Keg said: “I`m telling ya Moa, you`re sick!!!!!!!” ...................and I for one love it!!!!! 😉 Another superb presentation!!!!!! Mike Thanks Mike. (and please, don't call the men white white coats...again) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Another stunning model Moa, great work. I love the unusual look with the canopy too. Great work and photography too. Chris Thanks, Chris. The canopy is the reason I bought the kit. Pity it was chunky, had a lot of distortion, and did not fit well. I should have used it to vac a replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 hours ago, billn53 said: Very very nice. One cannot tell from the photos that there are any problems with your floats. I, also, have this kit with the intention of building the same Arctic expedition aircraft — I can only hope to come close to your skillful realization. Thanks Bill. After I took the photos, I gathered courage and twisted the float/struts until they snapped in two or three places -but did not detach completely-. Then re-glued, re-rigged, and now it's fine. That'll teach that little s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Yet another impressive model Moa. I have never seen a Moth with such a cabin- you learn something new every day on Britmodeller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 It's a model from Moa. It's an esoteric subject; as always. It's excellent; as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Yet another impressive model Moa. I have never seen a Moth with such a cabin- you learn something new every day on Britmodeller. Thanks, Colin. I was precisely that detail what attracted me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Natter said: It's a model from Moa. It's an esoteric subject; as always. It's excellent; as always. Thanks Dave. I feel now that you are holding me up to an impossibly high standard! 😄 I shall build a 5-part snap-together model of a Cessna 172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Another stunning job Moa.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 That is delightful, Moa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Moa said: I gathered courage and twisted the float/struts until they snapped in two or three places -but did not detach completely-. Then re-glued, re-rigged, and now it's fine. Thanks for the tip. I’ll remember to do exactly the same when I build mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Another superbly elegant miniature creation, in a very hi viz scheme! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Vince1159 said: Another stunning job Moa.... Thanks for your kindness, Vince! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 8 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: That is delightful, Moa Thanks! Must be the floats 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, billn53 said: Thanks for the tip. I’ll remember to do exactly the same when I build mine. Well, I call it "subtle modeling": twisting, yanking and ripping things apart. Not everyone has the necessary dexterity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Another superbly elegant miniature creation, in a very hi viz scheme! Kind regards, Joachim Thanks Joachim. That one won't go unnoticed, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Just now, Moa said: twisting, yanking and ripping things apart... I’m sure our Martian is good at that! 🐙 🛠️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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