Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) If I recall correctly I think they were to fuel the plane up Troy Yes they are the fuel caps just looked it up in the Horton 229 Spirit of Thuringia classic Publications Edited September 18, 2017 by Vandy 1 VX 4 Troy Molitor and Jan_G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Your build is looking amazing and I can't wait to see more of your build. I'm close to where Rick is and live about 20 min away from Udvar Hazy and also got an 'up-close' view of the 229 there. Amazing piece of work that machine is. Here are some pics from Nationals of the 229 the ZM builder did and had at the show. Freaking amazing detail! The 'nail' heads in the wood panels were applied with the tip of a brush. Chris Edited September 18, 2017 by CANicoll Vandy 1 VX 4, Jan_G, sandokan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Really nice work. Great show. Sincerely, Mark Jan_G and CANicoll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 small progress on Horten I didn't have much time to took in progress photos in past days. But generally fit is great and its pure fun build painted resin weighted wheels well, I'm not real "what-if" guy so I decided to paint it with late war camo pattern as advised by manufacturer simple shading done, everything painted with Mr. Paint stuff For the first time I have tried Gauzy agent gloss coat fromAK Interactive for clear parts and the result is amazing. I felt like I read positive reference somewhere about metal legs from ZM. However after opening the bag I found it to be a soft metal that bends very easily and there is no aditional detail compared to plastic ones (SACstuff??). avoid buying this, even if you will get it cheap as me. thanks for looking jan Gazzas, Whitey, XOPCT and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Crosby Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hi Jan, I've got some earlier metal parts for Z-M kits and I think the undercarriage legs were originally made by G-Factor. It was absolutely solid. The latest items are sourced from MDC and although cleanly mastered, the final material is way too soft. Bought some at Telford last year and won't bother using them. Might have a chat with The Old Man if he's there this year. Regards, Bruce Crosby Jan_G and Nicholas R Larson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Thanks for this info Bruce. Now I'm sure that I read somewhere that it was g-factor quality When I consider that normal price of this "metal"legs is on the same level as Ernie's G stuff... heavy used look red band (JG1) added meantime thanks for looking jan XOPCT, sandokan, LSP_Kevin and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 this is fantastic, i need to start saving for one of these Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Jan, The late war colors look awesome. I'm really enjoying the work you're doing here so far. Well done. Troy Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Absolutely brilliant jan, always a shame to close up up the fuz hiding those stunning engines........... Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Jan, Amazing job and thanks for the great photography too! Really shows off your work - which is amazing. Beautiful and can't wait to see the next set! Chris Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Loving this so far, excellent work! Cheers Bevan Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Wow you mke me want to build one Edited October 9, 2017 by Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Wow, amazing! Really great job done there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Thanks all you guys for positive comments - really apreciate it Small update on Horten. This is the final stage. All parts painted and washed. still need to put it together and spray final matt or semimatt coat IMHO this is really great kit. No issues with anything canopy - easy to paint with attached masks I have reinforced the main undercarriage leg with a metal tube air brakes (AM photo etched parts make difference here) thanks for looking jan Edited October 14, 2017 by Jan_G Tolga ULGUR, Fooesboy, Gazzas and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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