wavodavo Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I don't normally do WIP threads as it takes me so long to complete any models but I thought I might start with this one as this is a new model. I am already doing the two Mikro-Mir Blinders but I ccan honestly say that they are a poor kit for me with too many small parts for the size of the kit (more like a shrunken version of 1/72) and construction of it just seems to be bottom backwards, plus some of the parts were molded in a way which caused like a double layer effect. Anyway, if you want to order these AWM models, here is a link:- https://pas-decals.com/category_5/ But be warned, it took over a month for these to come to me! Nicely boxed and well packaged. Nice moldings too with a very simple and easy construction. I test fitted the fuselage to see what it fits like - I must say it fits like a glove. There are locating lugs so that both halves line up to how it is meant to. I have a feeling these are going to be a nice build. Dave IMG_1482 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1483 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1484 by ravodavo, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Nice project! I only have the Mikromir KD version... so looking forward to you wip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Very nice! 1/144 isn't my scale (I prefer 1/72) but for these big boys, I can see the appeal of something more manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Started some small amount assembling after cleaning all the parts. I must say it is well designed and thought out. Engine parts have been put in. These have a small notch at them to indicate for the top and fit in nicely. Front wheel well glued in ready for some sort of colour for the interior and for the two halves of the fuselage to go together. IMG_1485 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1486 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1487 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1488 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1489 by ravodavo, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 The halves have come together. Wheel weights add to the fuselage and liquid gravity to the nose cone. You can see the difference between them and the Mikro-Mir kits. IMG_1511 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1512 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1513 by ravodavo, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Small update. Engine nacelles joins have been filled and sanded. Now glued onto the fuselage. These had to firmly clamped in place to make sure they met the fuselage join properly. Nose cones and also now on. If you do put weight in them, make sure it doesn't go further than the peg holes as it would not go on otherwise. I have also test fitted the clear canopies, which have a plug on them that fits nicely within the gap on the fuselage to join onto the spine. IMG_1522 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1523 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1524 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1525 by ravodavo, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 IMG_1559 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1560 by ravodavo, on Flickr IMG_1561 by ravodavo, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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