JOCKNEY Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I got my Toad resin Ju488 out of the stash last night, ready for this GB, this is a victory for me as looking for and finding aren't normally something that happens at the same time ! I haven't looked at this kit in years so had forgotten what it looked like. The description boasting of it being the most expensive 1/72 model kit at the time was surprising. However the real surprise is the kit itself. The amount of excess resin on the castings and extensive number of white metal parts means its far too much to attempt in this GB as I have unfinished builds everywhere and am really reluctant to add another one to the shelf of doom. Not quite sure, where this bit goes 🤔 Therefore I will be doing this modern classic instead from 1973 Potters Bars, finest Good luck everyone Cheers Pat 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I think you're the real winner here in switching to that C-6, made in Great Britain of all places! and ! V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Hi Pat, do not hurt that frog! It is a French resistance operative in disguise. Nobody would have guessed. Clever choice to switch though... Have fun! JR 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I think you made a wise choice in switching Pat, nice choice in the C-6.👍 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 OK, off we go then, here's all the bits Compared with modern kits of a million pieces this ones nice and simple...... like the builder ! Cheers Pat 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 It is actually not a bad kit as I remember it. Of course the cockpit detail is a bit lacking and I have my doubts about the Schrage Musik cannon which look a bit more like 75mm than 20mm, but perhaps they had some sort of shrouds? Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 3 hours ago, PeterB said: It is actually not a bad kit as I remember it. Of course the cockpit detail is a bit lacking and I have my doubts about the Schrage Musik cannon which look a bit more like 75mm than 20mm, but perhaps they had some sort of shrouds? Pete Looking at photos, it seems that some of the Schrage Musik cannons were fitted with aerodynamic “sleeves”. AW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 This kit was part of the early "Battleship Rivets" range, capable of grating cheese, and very difficult to drop Bit of progress and yes I made sure the props can spin Cheers Pat 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 Bit more progress today Cheers Pat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Nearly ready for paint 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Making steady progress but encountering a few issues along the way, some of the parts fit leaves a bit to be desired. The props seem to have picked up some flak damage during manufacturer And finally and this is a bit embarrassing but I couldn't get the canopy to fit, there seemed to be a huge gap at the front and I couldn't see the problem 🤔 Yes you've guessed it the pilot was sitting too high in the seat the canopy was sitting on his head ! I obviously need new glasses 🤓 Cheers Pat 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I have recently bought new glasses Pat and still have problems like that! Fortunately I tend not to use the crew figures so that would have helped in this case. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Regardless of the gaps, those one piece antennas look much more modeler friendly than a dozen piece alternative á la Revells new tool C-6 or ICM's Do 215 B-5! V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Making good progress today Props, decals, done. Cheers Pat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Looking good Pat, you are certainly motoring along with this one. Plenty of time left to do the 488.😆 At least you would not have to upset Jean by melting the frog down for ballast as it does not have a nosewheel u/c. Pete Edited November 22, 2022 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Which Ju kit you're gonna build next, Pat? 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Well I'm calling this one done. I'm pleased with how it turned out, let me know what you think Cheers Pat 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That's come up really well for a Classic Kit Pat, looks just like the excellent box top it came in. Cheers, well modeled and congrats for being first in the gallery... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: That's come up really well for a Classic Kit Pat, looks just like the excellent box top it came in. Cheers, well modeled and congrats for being first in the gallery... Dave Thanks mate I'm trying to get a few builds finished this year as hosting 2 classic GBs next year is likely to severely reduce my kit completions No-one to blame but me however I can't wait to see what kits we can see getting built during them Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Nice one Pat - looks a lot better than my effort back in the 1970's. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 No no Pat, now you mixed this with the Blitzbuild GB! Beautiful build . V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Looks great, Pat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Blimey Pat that was quick! Very nice work too, shows what you can do with an older kit. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Looks great, good job 👏 AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 23/11/2022 at 21:55, modelling minion said: Blimey Pat that was quick! 🇺🇦 That's what Mrs Jockney says 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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