Phil1960 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 More wip: - some improvements on driver hatch using Aber pe parts and tamiya epoxy putty for weld lines; - general improvements on engine deck using Aber pe parts - improvements on rear light Hope you like. A q: I found many difficulties to glue thin parts on driver hatch. The strong Ca glue hold leave some bad eccess. I was thinking to use debonder to remove the eccess but I fear that this process will weaken the joint. Any advice? Many thanks Ciao Filippo 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Terrific detail, well constructed; impressive work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 I was wondering if I have to add bolts on red area as no real pics in my hands. Many thanks in advance. Ciao Filippo Thank you Echen! Ciao F 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Great detail work Filippo.👍 Unfortunately the only photo I can find is of a Ferdinand, which is a bit different but it doesn't look like there were bolts. Hopefully someone else will have definitive proof. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Thank you a lot Stef. Just what I need👍👍👍 Ciao! Filippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Some excellent work there Filippo with the photo etch. It's progressing well. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 11 hours ago, Stef N. said: it doesn't look like there were bolts Might it be screws and the heads recessed in the holes? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 41 minutes ago, echen said: Might it be screws and the heads recessed in the holes? The Dragon Ferdinand has screw heads on the top of the hatch so it could be this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Thank you John! Echen and Stef, thank you. In effect the visor mount had to be secured in some way to the hatch. Screws or bolts. Maybe recessed screws is a better option. Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 23 minutes ago, Phil1960 said: Maybe recessed screws is a better option. One less set of sharp edges to bang your head on if you are an Elephant driver? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Ok I'll try to find micro screws ...🤔 Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Would you like to borrow my binoculars? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Here some little progress on hatch commander using Tamiya Stu.G IIII one and on rear periscope hatch. All the best Filippo 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hi All, I was looking at these 2 pics from Prime Portal and I was wondering why these holes. Post war additions? TIA Ciao Filippo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 ??? No help I'm afraid. I haven't seen any photos with anything attached there. Could be a restoration mistake?? Intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 I noticed that Elefants often used two hooks to secure wire cables: one large and one little small. The Ammo Mig heavy hooks are perfect. They are very delicate and weak but give a great results. Hope you like Ciao Filippo 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Wonderful work Filippo, great detail looks really brilliant... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thank you Ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Uncompromising attention to detail! It's great to watch - I'm very impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thank you Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Tamiya lateral hooks were to heavy so I made new ones with plastic stripes bending to shape in boiling water for 50/60 seconds. I glued them on Zimmerit forgetting that Zimmerit was put all around the hooks. So I digged a new space and re-glued 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Outstanding!! You're attention detail Filippo is just remarkable, tremendous work. Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Thank you Darryl, Shep Paine is in my mind... Ciao Filippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Nice work with the hooks Filippo. I've still got some of Shep Paine's articles. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hi John I loved Shep models and tips. More than 30 years ago no internet but he was (and he is, today) a light in the night for every modeller. Ciao F 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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