LorenSharp Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 What happens when you decide just for funsies to mount a 50mm cannon to the nose of an Me-262? You get one mean Bomber Interceptor. Lets see what all we got with this build. And a nice new cannon barrel 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 This looks cool; do you know how effective they were, or would the speed differential make getting a good shot off very difficult? Either way, I'll watch the build with interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 I figure it would be like the door gunner from Full Metal Jacket when asked about his shooting slow moving objects.... "I just don't lead them as much." A 50mm Shell hitting anywhere would cause some serious hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Oh wow! Surely firing the thing would lead to compressor stalls and both engines failing!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 That'll stick out from the rest of your models 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Another great subject with a BFG! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 5 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Oh wow! Surely firing the thing would lead to compressor stalls and both engines failing!? Probably would kill on both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 And speaking of BFG's.... Starting off with the"business end" The 50MM Magazine/gun assembly. Looks purdy, but this is the only time it will be seen. From there the part that WILL be seen the cockpit. Somewhere along the line I managed to lose one of the P/E frets. of course the one with the seat harness and some of the controls. The harness I found an old ME-262 decal set that had extra belts so I used that, the control leavers and what not I made from scrap plastic rod. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 The inside of the cockpit area is actually the underside main gear area. So this got a coat of black then when that was dry Alclad stainless steel followed by a dark wash. Along with the underside of the cockpit tub 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Sealing it all together, The nose gear bay alo got a dark wash before sealing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 The wings gear bay als got their treatment as well. From the outside didn't come out as clear as I would have liked. Matching everything up,most of the fit is pretty much spot on. there are a few gaps, most notably around the cannon access panel. It was designed I think to be opened rather than closed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 So since this has very delicate panel lines I masked all the adjoining edges to protect them from sanding and applied white filler. Especially the cannon panel on top. I let these dry for a day or so then I carefully sanded everything down smooth. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Next up pre-shading all the panel lines. The engine nacelles I'll keep separate until I get the fuselage painted. It will make for less mess trying to paint those while attached to the wings. I let these dry overnight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 I thought it was an error the upper surfaces were a light brown. everything was telling me olive drab which ain't brown, or at least not THAT brown. But it is RLM 80 which it turns out is a browning olive drab. SO that's what I used. You learn something new everyday. That's why I like modeling unique subjects. The undersides got a coat of RLM 76 Lichtblau. At this point I'll let everything dry and then tomorrow add the RLM 81. It's getting there. slow but sure. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I see you're taking a leaf out of the Enzo book up project updates, Loren However, it's all looking very good, I'm looking forward to seeing it with the RLM 81 on James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Very nice work indeed Loren, she's taking shape very nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, 81-er said: I see you're taking a leaf out of the Enzo book up project updates, Loren However, it's all looking very good, I'm looking forward to seeing it with the RLM 81 on James Thanks James, I 'm a bit behind getting my pics tidied up and posted. I'm still wading through all the other builds in the queue. Not trying to sand bag .... much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Trying to be a little more regular on my updates... I added the RLM to the wings and gave everything a gloss coat in prep for the decals. But before that I think its time to start work on the "business end of this swallow. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 I know the kit parts, though good, could be improved upon. So I got the Master Model 50mm barrel assembly. It does make for a prominent addition. I would use a quote from a Miss Lily Von Stupp, about this but this a Family site. Anyways, I wouldn't want to come up against this in real life. So probably Fühlst du dich glücklich Punk? Na, geht es dir? would be more appropriate. Forgive me Clint Eastwood. I'll get this painted after getting the decals and the rest on t the end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 After that I added the decals. I'll let these dry then works a little weathering and finish up with the rest of the little bits like landing gear, antennas, cockpit stuff and so on. Almost done. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 looking good Loren, you certainly wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that cannon would you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 THanks. I'm not sure I'd want to be on EITHER side of that thing. It looks like it kills on both ends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 That's loking great with it's BFG in place James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Thanks James. It's in the final stretch as we speak. With a little luck should be in the RFI Axis Gallery by tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Letting those dry IDid of a panel wash to try and bring out some of the finer details.From there I gave the whole shootin match a coat of matt varnish and began working on the final small bits. Canopy Assembly, Antennas and wire, Landing gear and lower antennas, Giving the 50mm barrel a coat of hot metal. Something I also discovered once I put the gear on. this is a tail sitter. I should have added about 5g to the nose, The instructions said not to add weight and I figured the metal barrel would act as a counter-balance Nope. So anyone thinking about building one of these., unless its in a diorama,or opening everything up, I would suggest not adding the nose equipment and sticking 5-6 g of weights. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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