modelling minion Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 46 minutes ago, Hewy said: The kit got rave reviews craig, thats what i don't understand, granted once built it can be a looker (in the right hands) but the few builds I've seen don't really mention the downright poor instructions (short run or not) and I'm not a learner but the kit is quite challenging , I'll have a decent update tommorow in better light for pictures,fuselage together,wheel struts on ,the superb little sbs resin mercury engine is painted up, the wheel struts needed the mounting holes enlarging, and the two panels that fit underneath the fuselage needed a lot of fettling, but thats the way i expect this kit to be now ,saying that I'm finding it difficult to put down ,I'm ,I'm thoroughly enjoying it ,but definitly not a shake and bake, at this rate build number2 will be started soon 👍 I have no doubt that the end result will be stunning mate. I take great issue with reviews that are anything but honest by not shining a light on whatever issues a kit might have, whether it be inaccuracies, bad fit or poor instructions and would much rather read about another modellers genuine experiences of a kit, and that is another reason why Britmodeller is such a good site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) Totally agree craig👍 Little lizzy, Engine is painted, a bit better than the blob Fits in the cowl unaltered The fuselage is built up and together,and the wheel struts on too ,to be fair the fairing over the wheels went on faultless, you do have the option of open wheels/fairings removed Ip and bels in place And alongside the second part of my choice the gb ,i may make a start on the fokker come the weekend, that'll be 4 models built over the 2 gbs all on skis🤗 Edited October 4, 2021 by Hewy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 "A little better" ??? I call it a great paint job on this engine. Nice progress. Keep it going like that. I'm sure I'll very much like the end result. Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, PattheCat said: "A little better" ??? I call it a great paint job on this engine. Nice progress. Keep it going like that. I'm sure I'll very much like the end result. Pat Thanks pat, I'm currently working out the best way to build up the canopy from muliple parts mount the wings to it and set them ready for the wing support struts🤯 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 That radial is superb Glynn! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I agree, the replacement engine looks fantastic Glynn, great painting on it mate. Fuselage has gone together very well by the looks of it too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 hours ago, Dansk said: That radial is superb Glynn! 8 hours ago, modelling minion said: I agree, the replacement engine looks fantastic Glynn, great painting on it mate. Fuselage has gone together very well by the looks of it too. Cheers fellas i agree the resin engine is a major improvement over the kit blob I've just about fettled the 7 part canopy to fit ,the front screen did fit ,the other parts didn't, its slow going to avoid the gluey fingerprints on the clear parts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 The fitting of the cockpit glazing has been a success, if a bit stressfull and time consuming, I've completed the interior, and cut in the grooves to fit the little winglets, god knows how i forgot those Canopy parts built up ,and fettled to fit In place and ready to glue after a dip in clear Wings built up and the little kora resin skis have to be separated from the pour block Cheers all 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Yepee! And after putting the glass on, don't forget to enjoy a drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, PattheCat said: Yepee! And after putting the glass on, don't forget to enjoy Absolutely pat, I've just been and got one of my favourite tipples " plum porter" Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nice work Glynn, the Lysander's glazing is very important and you have got yours on very cleanly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 20 hours ago, modelling minion said: Nice work Glynn, the Lysander's glazing is very important and you have got yours on very cleanly. Thanks craig , i tried the kit supplied mask set but unfortunately it was a no go, it wouldn't conform to even the slightest curve and just kept lifting round the edges, as you say the lizzy canopy is important and to be honest I'm not up to the task of masking this one,so i dispatched an order for an eduard mask set, anyway I gave it a lick of paint yesterday afternoon and today, next mask up and a coat of pink for the yellow bits 😏 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Great job on the masking and painting mate, really neat. Love this colour scheme and it suits the Lizzie very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Great job on the masking and painting mate, really neat. Love this colour scheme and it suits the Lizzie very well. It does mate, i don't want to go ott on the weathering on this one , i mixed in gloss to the main colours thats why its got a sheen, i jumped ahead of myself a bit because i still have to drill locating brass pins in the wing to accept the front of the strut that attaches to the wing ,the kits locating point is far too shallow, I found a couple of builds online and it seems the way to go, fingers crossed, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Lovelly job on the engine and I LOVE the way your cockpit colour and shading turned out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 gee she looks nice with a coat of paint on!! Were they vinyl masks you were trying to use? Those things are horrible, anything other than a pure flat surface and they are useless plus as they get old the shrink. And I agree that engine looks lovely, well done on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, trickyrich said: gee she looks nice with a coat of paint on!! Were they vinyl masks you were trying to use? Those things are horrible, anything other than a pure flat surface and they are useless plus as they get old the shrink. And I agree that engine looks lovely, well done on it. Yes rich dora supply vinyl masks in the kit, it wasn't until i tried them i realised they weren't up to the job, Thanks ,the little engine went together really well , i thought you'd appreciate a dash of resin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Yes rich dora supply vinyl masks in the kit, it wasn't until i tried them i realised they weren't up to the job, Thanks ,the little engine went together really well , i thought you'd appreciate a dash of resin Eduard masks are not cheap but that's indeed the way to go when you can't or don't want to make your own out of tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Yes rich dora supply vinyl masks in the kit, it wasn't until i tried them i realised they weren't up to the job, Thanks ,the little engine went together really well , i thought you'd appreciate a dash of resin I think everyone knows my affection...... addiction for resin!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tucker Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) On 10/4/2021 at 5:29 PM, Hewy said: Thanks pat, I'm currently working out the best way to build up the canopy from muliple parts mount the wings to it and set them ready for the wing support struts🤯 This was the bit I was looking forward to seeing how it should be done. The engine looks great. I might go and buy one for my Dora Lysander. Also need to get better masks too.. It is quite a shopping list Edited October 14, 2021 by Richard Tucker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Richard Tucker said: seeing how it should be done. Sorry richard, front canopy was glued on first with thin..and i used white glue on the sides and left it to dry .you can line it up with the front of the canopy.then the top part can glued on with thin . Then take it off and glue in the part that supports the wings . Dont try and fit that part before fitting the canopy because . You guessed it .it wnt fit . Then you can use the one piece rear part. every part needs fine tuning though.it wont fit oob. I think the engine is a must . Don't even try with the kit supplied exaust collecor ring. That bit Doesn't even nearly fit .yes unfortunately eduard masks are needed. The dora ones are useless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Decals on and some final assembly next, The pe cowl cooling flap strip was fitted by sticking foil adhesive pieces on the inside of the plastic cowling and sticking the pe part to that and then wicking ca in the gaps from the rear, I'll post a better pic before assembling 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Very tidy work Glynn, she looks great with the decals on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thanks craig, sorry to read about your hs126, I've still got my stuts to do ,so there may be 2 crash dioramas yet , painting in gloss with the yellow was a sure fire mistake, even on H's pink primer ,the gloss yellow in mr hobbys aqueous range is akin to tamiya smoke ,and clear red, i had to put it on heavy ,and you can see it has leached under the tape , also you've probably noticed the numbers on the side in green are a little lighter than the painted green, i hope to rectify that with oils after final assembly, btw had an hour in mikes today🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 36 minutes ago, Hewy said: Thanks craig, sorry to read about your hs126, I've still got my stuts to do ,so there may be 2 crash dioramas yet , painting in gloss with the yellow was a sure fire mistake, even on H's pink primer ,the gloss yellow in mr hobbys aqueous range is akin to tamiya smoke ,and clear red, i had to put it on heavy ,and you can see it has leached under the tape , also you've probably noticed the numbers on the side in green are a little lighter than the painted green, i hope to rectify that with oils after final assembly, btw had an hour in mikes today🙄 Cheers mate, the Hs-126 is just one of those things unfortunately, bit cheesed off about it though. One of the things about the Finnish codes being in the camo colours is that the decals don't often match the paint perfectly, but as you say I am sure that a bit of oil and weathering will sort it out. How was the hour at Mikes, expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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