shortCummins Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 I've decided that I can’t keep referring to him as “the pilot” so I’ve named him Johannes, Johannes and his seat were fixed to the seat support which, along with the fuel tank and and radio base were fitted in place on the cockpit floor… …his right arm positioned to hold the control column… …radio transmitter, receiver, fuel pipe and fuel gage(?) attached. Next I’ll be dealing with the sidewalls. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Wow you’ve certainly brought Johannes to life, amazing work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Agreed! Great work on the cockpit, John, and Johannes is looking every inch (millimetre!) the fighter pilot! Excellent. Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Excellent work John, Johannes looks very much at home in his cockpit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 4 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Wow you’ve certainly brought Johannes to life, amazing work. 4 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Agreed! Great work on the cockpit, John, and Johannes is looking every inch (millimetre!) the fighter pilot! Excellent. Cheers, Mark 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: Excellent work John, Johannes looks very much at home in his cockpit. thanks chaps this CMF pilot is really nice, I just wish there was more of a choice when you want to add a pilot to your build rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Both side walls glued in place… …the cockpit sub-assembly was clamped in place and Johannes’ left arm attached… …the fuselage halves were then joined. Next I’ll be having a look at the wheel wells. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Thats gone together very nicely John, the Eduard Mustangs do look very nice, my only problem is finding the time to build one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 It’s probably just me but sitting in his seat and before you closed him up in the fuselage Johannes looked like he was riding a Star Wars Speeder bike. 🤭 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Superb work, John, the cockpit looks splendid, as does Johannes. This build is setting the bar high! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the wheel bays. Cheers, Mark 6 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: It’s probably just me but sitting in his seat and before you closed him up in the fuselage Johannes looked like he was riding a Star Wars Speeder bike. 🤭 Its not just you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: Thats gone together very nicely John, the Eduard Mustangs do look very nice, my only problem is finding the time to build one. 3 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: It’s probably just me but sitting in his seat and before you closed him up in the fuselage Johannes looked like he was riding a Star Wars Speeder bike. 🤭 3 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Superb work, John, the cockpit looks splendid, as does Johannes. This build is setting the bar high! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the wheel bays. Cheers, Mark Its not just you! thanks chaps rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Even though I plan to have the displayed “in flight” I’ve opted to “detail paint” the wheel wells even though the chances are that none of it will be seen, having said that how many times do you look at the underneath of any model? After a “base” of Xtreme Metal 478 white aluminium I masked for a coat of MRP-129 zinc chromate… …the outer pipes were given a coat of MrColor 364 aircraft grey/green… …the inner ones HobbyColor H413 RLM04 yellow… …and the middle pipes vallejo 70.841 Andrea blue… …with the rubber(?) connectors painted vallejo 70.995 German grey… I’m not sure about the coloured pipework however the Eduard instructions call for them! Next I’ll be assembling the wheel wells. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Exacting paintwork there, absolutely superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 4 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Exacting paintwork there, absolutely superb! thanks Victor it took about an hour to mask and 30 seconds to spray, but I think it was worth it rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Great attention to detail there, John. Superb painting, as always. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Top work John. I’m very much enjoying your build. James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 4 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Great attention to detail there, John. Superb painting, as always. 1 hour ago, franky boy said: Top work John. I’m very much enjoying your build. James thanks chaps 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 There are sixteen pieces for the really nicely detailed wheel wells. I’m still not sure about those coloured pipes. Next I’ll be dealing with the wings. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Both the ejector port(s) blancs and wheel well sub-assembly were glued in place… …the identification lights were painted transparent red, yellow and green… …then covered with some aluminium underlay tape and fixed into the wing. Wing tops and guns were fitted… …and the wing joined to the fuselage… …this is the only filling needed! Next I’ll be finishing the IP. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Wow, John, this is really coming together! Looking absolutely superb all round. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Thats very nice work John, you have achieved a very good fit and the detail painting in the wheel well is superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 16 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Wow, John, this is really coming together! Looking absolutely superb all round. Cheers, Mark 16 hours ago, modelling minion said: Thats very nice work John, you have achieved a very good fit and the detail painting in the wheel well is superb. thanks chaps the engineering of this kit is very nearly as good as Tamiya, my only "gripe" is the connection tabs and pins are a wee bit small, "they don't click into place" you have to be carful of placement, but I'm assuming bigger tabs and pins would detract from the fine detail? rgds John(shortCummins) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 That wheel well is beautifully done, John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 The kit IP decal was used… …and “peeled”… …unfortunately the yellow line didn’t adhere too well. …the lower part of the IP attached… …then the cowl… Even with the yellow line failure I’m really impressed with these “peelable” decals …the gunsight fitted to the cowl… I’m not going to fit the pedals as I’m not sure if they’d catch on Johannes’ legs? …and the IP sub-assembly attached to the aircraft. Next I’ll be adding most of the remaining pieces, ailerons, fillet, horizontal stabilisers etc. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 4 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: That wheel well is beautifully done, John. thank you I'm still not sure about the coloured pipework, in my previous build Eduard had them as "silver" and I sort of wish I'd stuck to that but a little bit of colour doesn't hurt does it? especially it no one see it 😜 rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Nice work on the IP John, I think the peelable decal has worked well, even if the yellow line didn't stay in place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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