the South African Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I amin with a Academy 1/72nd IL 2 in romanian colours we have a long weekend and the wife is working bad for me .....good for the modelling!The build will be straight form the box and I will attempt tofinish it between today and Monday Pics to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111Fan Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I amin with a Academy 1/72nd IL 2 in romanian colours we have a long weekend and the wife is working bad for me .....good for the modelling!The build will be straight form the box and I will attempt tofinish it between today and Monday Pics to follow. Excellent, always loved the Shturmovik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I am very glad you do!Well its almost done and will consider posting the full build in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 pictures please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Here is a pic of the early stages in the build will post some more a bit later on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 It would seem that my "quick" weekend build just took a turn for the worst.I bought this kit based on some reviews that I read on the internet but alas contrary to the reviews my particular kit has some serious fit problems.The engine and wheel well naceles has very large gaps that needs filling along the joint lines as well as to the leading edge of the wings there is gaps between the nacelles and the wings too.Besides for this the fuselage also will not join up true but that is a relative small problem.I will however try and get it done at least three quarters of the way before midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111Fan Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 It would seem that my "quick" weekend build just took a turn for the worst.I bought this kit based on some reviews that I read on the internet but alas contrary to the reviews my particular kit has some serious fit problems.The engine and wheel well naceles has very large gaps that needs filling along the joint lines as well as to the leading edge of the wings there is gaps between the nacelles and the wings too.Besides for this the fuselage also will not join up true but that is a relative small problem.I will however try and get it done at least three quarters of the way before midnight. Excellent work so far, and sorry to hear the bad news And good luck witht the rest of the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks F well I have most of the filling done I used superglue (in copious amounts) for the first time as a filler and the gaps mysteriously disappeared after some very agro work with a dremel and dentists bits and a lot of 600 and 1000 grit sandpaper.Hopefully I will have some progress to show tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Dont you just hate it when a quickie build turns into a nightmare!!! and you have to Good luck with the rest of your build Cheers Brenden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Good luck with this one, looking forward to seeing some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horia Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I quess thi model will be a ..what if one. Romania did not use IL-2 only Il-10. Best regards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedmouth Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It would seem that my "quick" weekend build just took a turn for the worst.I bought this kit based on some reviews that I read on the internet but alas contrary to the reviews my particular kit has some serious fit problems.The engine and wheel well naceles has very large gaps that needs filling along the joint lines as well as to the leading edge of the wings there is gaps between the nacelles and the wings too.Besides for this the fuselage also will not join up true but that is a relative small problem.I will however try and get it done at least three quarters of the way before midnight. Shoulda built the Italeri 'vik! You'll manage, I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 According to the instructions Romania catured two damaged IL's and made one.The progress is going really slow as my car had a fight with a potho;e and came off second bestt.I am claiming against the GVT for it but the quotes is taking up a lot of my time will show progress as soon as there is any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horia Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Not everithing written on models instructions is true. When you will see a photo with this plane in Romanian colours you can make a model with this markings. Until then belive me! Best regards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi guys slight change of plan Ill be doing the build in Luftwaffe colours then and since the last post Ive moved house and became a baby girl richer so building is taking a bit of a back seat as you all can see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congrats on the baby girl, but dont worry, there's still over a month to hammer your 'vik into shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congratulations on your new arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks Jim My internet is a bit slow but the build is coming along nicely will hopefully have it done by the weekend and I've put in a bit of a twist on the whole thing.The rules says a foreign Soviet right?Well the build is in its death throughs and I just couldnt bring myself to "rape" a piece of soviet engineering with facist markings.MMMMMM what to do what to do well I made a plan so wait for the weekend and I hope that it will impress!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Almost forgot thanks for the warm congrats Jim and Deon and seeing as I am now the manager of a training area let me know if you guys need some hardware pics mostly cargo Olifant tanks Ratels Gecko's etc etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Intriguing.. lets see what turns up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I look forward to seeing the built-up Shturmovik! Shame about the fit problems - mine went together relatively easily with no problems. Perhaps the moulds (since Accurate Miniatures had them sitting around idle for some time before Academy obtained them) are becoming a bit tired. Regards, Learstang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) O.K so after strugling for near 4 hours to upload 7 Pictures I can now officialy call my build done.As I said I couldnt bear putting the bird in complete Luftwaffe colours and then decided to do something about it. My solution was simple:Leave some of the Rusian markings on it and pose it on a base having it look as if is still busy being transformed from a rusian bird to a luftwaffe bird.The base was built from scratch the water tower was made from scratch and the compressor is a .22cal cartridge a necklace fastner and some copper wire and plastic bits and pieces.The timber load comes from a scale model train accessory set and the rest of the odds and ends is from a academy set.The kettenkrad is from the 72nd BF109 set with ground vehicle.All of the paints used is from academy and the decals is from the box as well. Besides for the early fit problems the build was enjoyable and I will do one again if I can find it. I still have a mig 23 that was started in may and was supposed to be part of the OOB GB but could not get it done in time hence I will submit it here and dress it up as a Libyan bird with nothing special about it. Hope you enjoy. Regards............ Edited June 18, 2011 by the South African Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) O.K so after strugling for near 4 hours to upload 7 Pictures I can now officialy call my build done.As I said I couldnt bear putting the bird in complete Luftwaffe colours and then decided to do something about it. My solution was simple:Leave some of the Rusian markings on it and pose it on a base having it look as if is still busy being transformed from a rusian bird to a luftwaffe bird.The base was built from scratch the water tower was made from scratch and the compressor is a .22cal cartridge a necklace fastner and some copper wire and plastic bits and pieces.The timber load comes from a scale model train accessory set and the rest of the odds and ends is from a academy set.The kettenkrad is from the 72nd BF109 set with ground vehicle.All of the paints used is from academy and the decals is from the box as well. Besides for the early fit problems the build was enjoyable and I will do one again if I can find it.The matt cote in the pics is till wet and my www connection is buggering around hence the double post sorry for that! I still have a mig 23 that was started in may and was supposed to be part of the OOB GB but could not get it done in time hence I will submit it here and dress it up as a Libyan bird with nothing special about it. Hope you enjoy. Regards............ Edited June 18, 2011 by the South African Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Heres the pics my internet is buggering around! I finished up at eight and the matt cote is still wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Guys can u see the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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