Guest Peterpools Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks Ernie But the Roland has proven to be a mojo saver and she is teaching me the ropes and skills for WNW kits. Besides my cozy stash of WNW kits, the Felixstowe has moved in: OMG I could almost live in it. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks Chris ... food for thought for sure. I've been using the WNW Roland to replenish the juices and mojo as the Owl tends to beat me down a bit. I'm starting to make some nice progress on both and by the weekend might have enough done on the Roland to even post a few photos. Figure .. I really need to improve my painting abilities for sure in that department. And of course flash removal, a hobby unto itself Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) UPDATE: 5/26/17: BACK WITH A VENGEANCE Yup, the mojo is back, the juices running on high, the batteries fully charged and the erg to hit the bench is as strong as ever First order of business was to check over the Owl and see where I actually left off: the pesky engine nacelles. Fit was just as I remembered – ugly at best. First order of business was to finish all the sanding, cleaning up any and all fit issues. Then the gaps were filled with what seemed like a gallon of CCA – windows open and the paint booth fan was on. I let the CCA dry for a good week insuring maximum strength, knowing it would be a bear to sand out but I was more concerned with the strength rather then ease of sanding. Finally all the CCA was sanded out and smooth to the touch. Next up, go over all the seams and CCA with Bondo, insuring any and all small gaps that were missed and depressions in the CCA were taken care of. Once the Bondo had dried for a good 48 hours, I went to work wet sanding the nacelles with 320, 400, 600, 1500 and 2000 grits – the nacelles may not look the greatest but they are perfectly smooth and ready for primer. Test fitting the wing panels and expecting the worst, I was surprised that the fit wasn't all that bad. I wasn't planning on dropping the flaps but the details in the rear of the wings for the flaps looked pretty good, so the flaps will be dropped. Planning on also having the access panels open for the machine guns and ammo trays, it was time to build all the components and then the tedious job of and painting each of the four ammo assemblies. The MG's were built, painted and install, finished off with AK Metallic's Gun Metal. The plan is to use the kit access panels for masking during painting and then to switch over to the ZM AM PE Exterior set for the final access panels. Just a shame so little can be seen. I've only glued the right side inner wing panels in place and discovered I need a much slower setting glue then Extra Thin for this task, so tomorrow it's off to the store for some tube glue and Testor's Liquid cement. The Owl keeps steadily growing and photographing her is now going to require a much larger set up for sure. The wings still need to be squared away and some work will be needed to have them sit absolutely square in the fuselage but that will be the first priority after the wing panels are done. Thanks for checking in Peter Edited May 26, 2017 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Oh good for you! Looking really good! keep pushing forward. Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks Ron I'm back plugging away and am ready to stay the course now, Sure looks like we have shared the same frustration and I'm glad we both are back at the bench. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wah Hoo...... Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wow Peter! There aren't enough words to say just how awesome all of your details look. What a treat to look at. Gaz Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Glad to hear you're back into this one Peter! Whatever the kit's shortcomings, I know you'll produce another stunner. Craig Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Great to see it back on the bench Peter! The break away from the kit has definitely done some good for both of you. She is getting big too, that's for sure. Carl Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Looks excellent, Peter! Kev Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Welcome back and well worth the absence. Looking great and looking forward to more! Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Looking fantastic Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piprm Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 The detail in those ZM kits looks amazing!.. but for the money, they would have to be! Excellent work Peter! Phil Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Bro, WTG Glad that the Owl is back on track. I'll have to admit that you've beaten it into submission as she looks incredible on the JH stand. I'd hate to see you close up the hatch covers on all that top spine detail. Are you going to keep some of them open? Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks Anthony Feels good to be doing battle again at the bench and progress is going to be the name of the game Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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