Advanced builders step by step build? - Aircraft of World War II

Greedy · 03-29-2009, 04:11 AM

Alot of guys have asked me how i did some parts of the p51d build i have just done. So i thought maybe we should start a thread and do a group build where everyone wanting to improve their skills as model builders can do a step by step build of a scale model plane in 1/72 scale. And those of has who have ways to improve the look or build of the aircraft can teach those who would like to know how to improve on their builds. Of corse the model must be the same make and type as everyone elses! and im thinking a cheapie kit would mostlikely be best!. Whos up for a challenge? If your interested post here saying count me in

lol

Maglar · 03-29-2009, 04:33 AM

I'm up to the challenge to learn some more tips, come on you PRO modelers! (Yall can use Wojteks arrow program that we all love

)

Greedy · 03-29-2009, 04:41 AM

And i should of also said to put down the type of model you'd like to build!

Heinz · 03-29-2009, 05:09 AM

This is something I've been chewing over, having a real crack at enhancing a kit.

Definately interested here, have a kit in mind , Hasegawa B 17F.

Wurger · 03-29-2009, 07:20 AM

My three cents to that guys. It is a very nice idea but I don't think Hasegawa or Tamiya kits are the best choice.For a such training I would suggest something cheaper.What is more you can get a few more skils ( sanding ,filling , engraving etc...) for example as these aren't as good as those mentioned above.Hasegawa and others nice kits can be used when your skills get higher level.But it's up to you only which a kit you will choose.

lesofprimus · 03-29-2009, 07:49 AM

Count me out guys, 1/72 is just too small for me..... I'll be interesting to see if this comes together....

Heinz · 03-29-2009, 08:08 AM

You are correct Wojtek.

I wouldn't go near an expensive kit for something like this. My hasegawa B 17 is rather old and adding internal detail where its lacking to me is one of the safer ways to enhance a model

Chopping up wings and sanding off detail is beyond me at the moment (maybe for all time?)

Wurger · 03-29-2009, 08:20 AM

In that particular case it can be used Alex.

Njaco · 03-29-2009, 08:35 AM

Me and Dan can use this Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E I have and change it to a G-10!

Wurger · 03-29-2009, 08:37 AM

And it is a great challange Njaco.

Lucky13 · 03-29-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njaco

Me and Dan can use this Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E I have and change it to a G-10!

Come oooon.....be man and have a go and change it into Me 210!

Heinz · 03-29-2009, 10:14 AM

Just be sensible and make it a He 111.

Wurger · 03-29-2009, 12:00 PM

No no no ... I suggest ANT-25.

Lucky13 · 03-29-2009, 02:55 PM

While we're at it.....TU-95 Bear! THAT would be a challenge!

Wurger · 03-29-2009, 04:20 PM

Yep... but it is possible.

03-29-2009, 04:11 AM	#1
Greedy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: narangba Posts: 126	Advanced builders step by step build? Alot of guys have asked me how i did some parts of the p51d build i have just done. So i thought maybe we should start a thread and do a group build where everyone wanting to improve their skills as model builders can do a step by step build of a scale model plane in 1/72 scale. And those of has who have ways to improve the look or build of the aircraft can teach those who would like to know how to improve on their builds. Of corse the model must be the same make and type as everyone elses! and im thinking a cheapie kit would mostlikely be best!. Whos up for a challenge? If your interested post here saying count me in lol

03-29-2009, 05:09 AM	#4
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,742	This is something I've been chewing over, having a real crack at enhancing a kit. Definately interested here, have a kit in mind , Hasegawa B 17F. __________________

03-29-2009, 07:20 AM	#5
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	My three cents to that guys. It is a very nice idea but I don't think Hasegawa or Tamiya kits are the best choice.For a such training I would suggest something cheaper.What is more you can get a few more skils ( sanding ,filling , engraving etc...) for example as these aren't as good as those mentioned above.Hasegawa and others nice kits can be used when your skills get higher level.But it's up to you only which a kit you will choose. __________________

03-29-2009, 07:49 AM	#6
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,503	Count me out guys, 1/72 is just too small for me..... I'll be interesting to see if this comes together.... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

03-29-2009, 08:08 AM	#7
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,742	You are correct Wojtek. I wouldn't go near an expensive kit for something like this. My hasegawa B 17 is rather old and adding internal detail where its lacking to me is one of the safer ways to enhance a model Chopping up wings and sanding off detail is beyond me at the moment (maybe for all time?) __________________

03-29-2009, 04:33 AM	#2
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,154	I'm up to the challenge to learn some more tips, come on you PRO modelers! (Yall can use Wojteks arrow program that we all love )

03-29-2009, 04:41 AM	#3
Greedy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: narangba Posts: 126	And i should of also said to put down the type of model you'd like to build!

03-29-2009, 08:20 AM	#8
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	In that particular case it can be used Alex. __________________

03-29-2009, 08:35 AM	#9
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,237	Me and Dan can use this Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E I have and change it to a G-10! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

03-29-2009, 08:37 AM	#10
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	And it is a great challange Njaco. __________________

03-29-2009, 10:14 AM	#12
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,742	Just be sensible and make it a He 111. __________________

03-29-2009, 12:00 PM	#13
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	No no no ... I suggest ANT-25. __________________ Last edited by Wurger; 03-29-2009 at 12:04 PM.

03-29-2009, 02:55 PM	#14
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,144	While we're at it.....TU-95 Bear! THAT would be a challenge! __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

03-29-2009, 04:20 PM	#15
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	Yep... but it is possible. __________________

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