Andy K Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 A nice and dirty bird. Good job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I dont know how i missed these finished pics. Very nice model Muller, i love the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Looks realy good. Well done job. Don't forget to post pictures in the gallery once totally finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hi folks! Got it pretty much finished this week, I thought the kit gun-sight looked a bit silly, way too big, so I attempted a scratch-built one with stretched sprue and some fine wire. I think it turned out ok. Stretched sprue was too thick for the aerial wires, so I used fishing line. I used a lit cigarette to tighten them, but the next day they had sagged, so I'm gonna try them again, and maybe use something else this time. I also tried some outside shots in the field next to my house, they didn't turn out too well, so I took some outside in daylight on a sheet of paper. So please ignore the aerial wires, they're getting redone. Thanks for looking Note - Wires tight just after they were put on...... ... and how they sagged overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 It looks even better now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Looks great. Well done paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) WOW!!!!! Nice weathering mate! Excellent build!!! 10/10 Only that the lines should have been in tension? Edited February 25, 2008 by periklis_sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Only that the lines should have been in tension? Maybe it would be better to use the finest ironwire and paint it black ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks for the positive feedback fellas The wires were tense when I first put them on, but overnight they loosened, they loosened because the filament going from the tail to the fuselage is a bit thin near the tail, I nearly tipped it with the cigarette, and I think it would break if I even touched it. I'm gonna try it with some very thin wire I have like Erwin suggested. I like using fishing line because it can be glued on loose and tightened with gentle heat. So it's not finished just yet. I can't get near it till at least thursday because I'm working away from home for a few days. Can't wait ti start my Zero now, I ordered the paint I need today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 some guys in my club, super glue black lycra thread. The bonus being that if you touch it when it is finished then it deforms and doesnt snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) some guys in my club, super glue black lycra thread.The bonus being that if you touch it when it is finished then it deforms and doesnt snap. Hmmmm, might try and source some of that, it'd make things a lot easier, plus I wouldn't have to paint it. I lost my supply of nice thin aerial wires when my girlfriend went and got her hair cut short! Quick edit to tell you about a weathering idea I tried... The exhaust stains on the fuselage were originally black and dark brown pastels. But I went over them with a brush dipped in IPA and then dipped in coal dust, so thats real carbon staining! They need to be softened down a bit though I think. Edited February 25, 2008 by Muller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Well I finally got it finished. I went to a craft shop looking for some lycra thread and found some invisible thread, it's like very fine fishing line. Applied it and contracted it with a lit cigarette then painted it, I was happy with the result. Finished pics. I'm happy with how it turned out. Taking a break from the GB for now. I started an ICM Yak-7a last night, it'll be my 1st time to use PE, if I get on ok with it, I might get some PE for my GB Zeke. Thanks for the words of encouragement during the build folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Those antennawires look super now. A well done job AND the first finished entry in the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Nah, you were the 1st. I think your Dauntless should have stayed in the GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopterdoctor Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Keith So now I know what my P-40 needs to look like. Oh ya mines a 1/32 Again outstanding work. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimInOz Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Why you dirty.... filthy........ disgusting.....P-40, I outta give you a bath! :lol:Not likely!!!! That looks great Muller, top effort . I Love the stance of the P-40 , your photos capture it perfectly. A fine build mate. Cheers. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Well I finally got it finished. I went to a craft shop looking for some lycra thread and found some invisible thread, it's like very fine fishing line. Applied it and contracted it with a lit cigarette then painted it, I was happy with the result. Finished pics. Pic links snipped... I'm happy with how it turned out. Taking a break from the GB for now. I started an ICM Yak-7a last night, it'll be my 1st time to use PE, if I get on ok with it, I might get some PE for my GB Zeke. Thanks for the words of encouragement during the build folks! Hi Muller, I like your P40. Interested to hear that you found the invisible mending thread in a craft shop, but then I suppose crafts include needlework and the like. Good to know, given that haberdashery shops seem to be disappearing off the face of the earth. I once bought the Frog Spit XIV and Ta.152 in a haberdashery in Switzerland. Joseph Edited March 3, 2008 by JosephLalor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Top job Mr Muller, looks ace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks again fellas! I do like 'em dirty Jim! Steve your P-40 is looking just as good already, you doing a Hell's Angels bird? Hi Muller,I like your P40. Interested to hear that you found the invisible mending thread in a craft shop, but then I suppose crafts include needlework and the like. Good to know, given that haberdashery shops seem to be disappearing off the face of the earth. I once bought the Frog Spit XIV and Ta.152 in a haberdashery in Switzerland. Joseph Hi Joseph, Where I live in ireland would be probably be considered backwards even by irish standards, my local town has two haberdashery's. There must be a fairly healthy local market for that type of thing. they sell wool, thread, patterns for stitching, different types of fabrics and more. They have a display of some work done by local women, some of it for sale, bed covers, wall hangings etc. Neither of them sell model kits though. The lady in the shop asked me could i sew. I told her I wanted the thread for aerial wires, you should have seen the look she gave me! Regards, keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yes my friend...it looks much better now with the tensionned lines!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Excellent build.Looks great.Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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