Catch22
Major
Could be IN the Humber River by now Vic!
**** DONE: Bf109F-1, W.Nr. 5628, Werner Molders, Stab JG51, Me/FW Group Build.
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Benevolens Magister
Nah, that river is about 100 miles or so north and east of where I am. Coming soon old boy, coming soon !
T Bolt
Colonel
Terry, I agree with Harrison. Give Model Master enamels a shot. I swear buy them and have several jars I still use that are pushing 20 years old. I heard they are available in the UK now.
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They are Glenn, but only by mail order, not at my LHS, so same problem as all other paints - when needed in a hurry, I can't get 'em, and have to order a minimum quantity.
ozhawk40
Master Sergeant
Yep, I have had good consistent results with Model Master enamels. I prefer them now to Humbrol. Starting to hate those messy tins Humbrol come in too, especially when your trying to get some paint in the airbrush. 109? Where's that at T?
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It's progressing towards the finish line!
Finally got some of the small stuff done, after mixing RLM 02 from a combination of old Humbrol gloss, satin and matt paints!
PICS 1 and 2. The windscreen has had the port side screen joint, where the panel opened, engraved, and the grab handles added from stretched sprue. The moulded reflector screen on the gun sight was cut off, and replaced by two pieces of thin clear sheet, one of which was tinted green, using a CD marker pen. The cockpit UV lamps were added, also from stretched sprue. The windscreen and frames have yet to be cleaned up in these shots.
PIC 3. The forward joint between windscreen and cowling, although visible on the full-size aircraft, was a tad wide on the model, so this has been filled with PVA, which will be painted once set.
PIC 4. After removing an ejector pin mark from the rear of the canopy armour plate, this was painted and cemented in place, and support struts added from stretched sprue. The canopy internal and externall frames had already been painted, and the knobs for the side screens, along with the perspex handle for the top panel, were carefully engraved. The locking latch and retaining wire will be added, from stretched sprue, prior to fitting the canopy to the cockpit sill.
PIC 5. The leading edge HP slats had been tacked in place with PVA whilst the model was painted, and these have now been removed, the area cleaned up, and the visible sections of the internal leading edge painted RLM 02. The slats will be cemented in place in a semi-deployed position.
Next step is to add the shoulder harness straps from foil, then fit the rear glazing, before moving on to the landing gear/tail wheel etc.
Thanks once again for your continued interest and comments, and I'll post another up-date soon.
Finally got some of the small stuff done, after mixing RLM 02 from a combination of old Humbrol gloss, satin and matt paints!
PICS 1 and 2. The windscreen has had the port side screen joint, where the panel opened, engraved, and the grab handles added from stretched sprue. The moulded reflector screen on the gun sight was cut off, and replaced by two pieces of thin clear sheet, one of which was tinted green, using a CD marker pen. The cockpit UV lamps were added, also from stretched sprue. The windscreen and frames have yet to be cleaned up in these shots.
PIC 3. The forward joint between windscreen and cowling, although visible on the full-size aircraft, was a tad wide on the model, so this has been filled with PVA, which will be painted once set.
PIC 4. After removing an ejector pin mark from the rear of the canopy armour plate, this was painted and cemented in place, and support struts added from stretched sprue. The canopy internal and externall frames had already been painted, and the knobs for the side screens, along with the perspex handle for the top panel, were carefully engraved. The locking latch and retaining wire will be added, from stretched sprue, prior to fitting the canopy to the cockpit sill.
PIC 5. The leading edge HP slats had been tacked in place with PVA whilst the model was painted, and these have now been removed, the area cleaned up, and the visible sections of the internal leading edge painted RLM 02. The slats will be cemented in place in a semi-deployed position.
Next step is to add the shoulder harness straps from foil, then fit the rear glazing, before moving on to the landing gear/tail wheel etc.
Thanks once again for your continued interest and comments, and I'll post another up-date soon.
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T Bolt
Colonel
Looking great Terry!
B-17engineer
Colonel
Fantastic job Terry!
lostinhull
Airman 1st Class
Looking very good indeed
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Thanks guys.
A little more progress - the shoulder harness has been installed, made from foil and fuse wire, and the rear cockpit glazing fitted. Once set, this will be re-touched as required. Going to have to pose the canopy open, as the fit in the closed position is not good, due to the seating of the rear glazing.
The main gear legs have also been fitted - then a minor disaster occured.
Minutes after taking the photo, I moved the model, and caught the tail fin on one of my desk lamps, snapping off the antenna post I'd previously made, after much fiddling around!
B*ll*cks!
So, next job is to try to make another tiny triangular post, and hope it can be fitted and painted without damaging the surrounding area. Given that this can be achieved without inventing too many new curses, the final construction can be completed. More pics once I've stopped cursing!
A little more progress - the shoulder harness has been installed, made from foil and fuse wire, and the rear cockpit glazing fitted. Once set, this will be re-touched as required. Going to have to pose the canopy open, as the fit in the closed position is not good, due to the seating of the rear glazing.
The main gear legs have also been fitted - then a minor disaster occured.
Minutes after taking the photo, I moved the model, and caught the tail fin on one of my desk lamps, snapping off the antenna post I'd previously made, after much fiddling around!
B*ll*cks!
So, next job is to try to make another tiny triangular post, and hope it can be fitted and painted without damaging the surrounding area. Given that this can be achieved without inventing too many new curses, the final construction can be completed. More pics once I've stopped cursing!
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looks good Dogsbody
T Bolt
Colonel
Very nice Terry. I'm sure you'll be able to fix the antenna post without muck trouble.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Lovely work Terry and I'm sure you'll overcome the small setback with ease.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Such wonders we do perform. I'm sure such a little thing as an antenna post isn't going to deter you Master Terry.
It looks great mate.
It looks great mate.
le_steph40
Chief Master Sergeant
Very nice work here, I know this ICM kit isn't very easy but the final result will be superb on yours.
Cheers
Cheers
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Thanks very much chaps. I hope to get the repair done tonight, then continue with the final bits. More pics soon.
Catch22
Major
Great as always Terry.
A4K
Brigadier General
With all, looks great Terry!
That antenna post should be a breeze for you.
That antenna post should be a breeze for you.
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Thanks Cory and Evan. I've been trying to re-do the antenna post tonight, but my hands are a bit too stiff at the moment, and I'm concerned I'll make a b*lls up of it. So, it'll have to wait until the digits are working properly, which means I can't really go any further for now.
B*ll*cks and double b*ll*cks !!
B*ll*cks and double b*ll*cks !!
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