Andy350 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 I've been meaning to attempt this one. I've had this kit for over a year, and feel it's about time I built it. As the title says, I'm going for the "Hptm. Friedrich-Karl Muller July 1944" build. The usual starting point is building the cockpit, but it looks like I have a very small missing part. I suppose I could get away without having it. It looks to be a small wheel mechanism that sits to the left of the pilot. With these kits, are there any useful aftermarket parts that would enhance this build? Thanks Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 The Eduard 109’s are great kits Andy. You’ll love it if you haven’t built one before. Look forward to seeing some progress pics. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 40 minutes ago, franky boy said: The Eduard 109’s are great kits Andy. You’ll love it if you haven’t built one before. Look forward to seeing some progress pics. James Thanks very much. It is indeed very detailed. Have a dilemma, Do I opt for all Aqueous paints, or use something similar from the stash. Their H65 black green looks similar to Tamiya XF27. But I think the H65 will have a different finish. I'll probably use all Aqueous paints for the main external camo colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy350 said: The usual starting point is building the cockpit, but it looks like I have a very small missing part. I suppose I could get away without having it. It looks to be a small wheel mechanism that sits to the left of the pilot. IIRC there are three parts that make up the trim wheel assembly - two wheels (to be joined together) and the floor mount. If you are only missing one of the wheels, I'd just fit it as is. Alternatively, unless you are planning to mount the canopy open, then I wouldn't worry too much about not fitting any of it, as it's very difficult to see once it's all closed up. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Werdna said: IIRC there are three parts that make up the trim wheel assembly - two wheels (to be joined together) and the floor mount. If you are only missing one of the wheels, I'd just fit it as is. Alternatively, unless you are planning to mount the canopy open, then I wouldn't worry too much about not fitting any of it, as it's very difficult to see once it's all closed up. I did think about having the canopy open, but I'm not using any aftermarket so it's a little pointless. Yes, it's the second part of the that wheel you mentioned. There are some small decals for the cockpit, so I guess these won't be seen either. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 The interior will not really be seen, so I now try and make an effort for the times where the cockpit will be open. I've used a small sponge with some silver Vallejo air. Then washed with thinned enamel black. Yes, it's a little OTT!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Canopies masked, and yes, that took me ages!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 46 minutes ago, Andy350 said: Canopies masked, and yes, that took me ages!! On 29/04/2022 at 14:19, Andy350 said: With these kits, are there any useful aftermarket parts that would enhance this build? masks..... that's what you don't get in the weekend kits... and some etch seat straps. This is why Eduard do the profipacks! A query, have you got any plans/use for the Finnish decal options ? 'd be interested in them if not.... cheers T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 @Andy350 You are of to a good start here! If you still need that wheel let me know, might have an IP somewere as well. @Troy Smith War time or post? With Regards Zack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Troy Smith said: masks..... that's what you don't get in the weekend kits... and some etch seat straps. This is why Eduard do the profipacks! A query, have you got any plans/use for the Finnish decal options ? 'd be interested in them if not.... cheers T I did think about buying a mask set, but thought I would give it a go. Some of my other kits did include the mask set, I didn't realise the weekend kits don't contain masks and etch. I'm not going to do anything with those decals, you're free to have them. 2 hours ago, Zack said: @Andy350 You are of to a good start here! If you still need that wheel let me know, might have an IP somewere as well. @Troy Smith War time or post? With Regards Zack Many thanks. It's ok, It's a closed canopy so I just ignore that missing part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Made some progress. I've been looking at pre-shading, fairly tricky having a steady hand to follow the lines. The first two colours are down, RLM76 Light blue and RLM grey. Next will be some more mask so that I can lay down the RLM 74 Dark grey. I'm not sure what effect the pre-shade will have, it needs very think coats on top. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 The three main colours are now on, the paint went on really well, proper first time of using the Aqueous Hobby colour. Still the underside, lower sides and the two thick bands on the back of the fuselage to go!!! I chose not to freehand the camo because, there is plenty of freehand to with the dark grey, so might show up as some nice contrast. PS, pre-shading on the upper wings didn't really come through as much as I'd hoped, but that's ok. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 More coverage. Lost some of the nice light blue, but this is what the livery requires. And yes, I did knock off the starboard elevator. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 Painting completed, then a few coats of A.MIG Glossy Varnish and then the decals + tiny stencils, not decided if I will be using the really, really tiny ones yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Great work thus far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 What an idiot. I thought it would be a great idea to AB dry the decal, not sure why I was in such a rush. Blew this one right off the wing! I was lucky to be able to salvage this much!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Looking very nice indeed; that decal will come good with a bit of TLC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Had a bit of an odd reaction. Applied some oil wash, blended with white spirit. Not really sure what happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 What turned out to be an accident has worked out ok. I'm able to control that look and dial it back a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Andy350 said: Had a bit of an odd reaction. Applied some oil wash, blended with white spirit. Not really sure what happened. Nooo! 2 minutes ago, Andy350 said: What turned out to be an accident has worked out ok. I'm able to control that look and dial it back a bit. Yaaay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Here she is, it was a bit touch and go earlier. if I can manage to attach some aerial I will later. I'll post some more in the "ready for inspection". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Looking good! Your mishap with the oil wash seems to have worked out ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 hour ago, billn53 said: Looking good! Your mishap with the oil wash seems to have worked out ok. Thanks you. It was a bit touch and go. I'll admit, it wasn't the finish I was expecting, but got to something I was happy with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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