Learstang Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) I too shall be (re-)watching this build. As an aficionado of the Il-2, I've always liked its German counterpart. Regards, Learstang Edited November 27, 2012 by Learstang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the encouragement, guys. I had another trip to the dentist today (glad that's over, now!), so I didn't get much time to work on the Henschel. I discovered that the instrument panel was slightly too big at the upper corners and sides, so I had to remove some more material, mostly from the inside of the fuselage. I had to fix some of the paint and a couple of levers after all the futzing with it, but once that's dry I should be able to close it up. It fits well enough now that I won't even need to glue the tub inside. Actually, I think it will align better if I just leave it "floating" in there. I should be able to get some pics tomorrow, once everything is installed. Thanks again, John P.S. Learstang, I know who I'm going to be talking to when it comes time to do my Sturmovik(s) and that will be happening! Edited November 27, 2012 by mywifehatesmodels Learstang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 I was able to get the cockpit in and button up the fuselage, late last night. After that, I had to connect the seatbelts and support cables to the rear bulkhead, as well as installing the support cable spring. Unfortunately, the E-Z Line, which I initially used for the support cables, just didn't work like I had hoped. I had to cut it really short and, upon stretching it into place, they frayed. So, I ended up removing them and using stretched sprue, instead. I also drilled out the holes where the gun barrels/blast tubes will be installed. Next, I have to work the seams on the fuselage, then I'll probably start riveting everything. Happy modeling, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Looking good ! Love watching this come together !..............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad64 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Must resist!! Well maybe not. Which one to get though? Probably the B-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lookin good! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florin13 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nice progress! Florin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitzkrieg Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The thing that really surprises me is just how small this aircraft is. I had to actually hold the 1/32 fuselage of mine up to some 1/48 plans to believe that the scale was correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks, guys! The thing that really surprises me is just how small this aircraft is. I had to actually hold the 1/32 fuselage of mine up to some 1/48 plans to believe that the scale was correct. I know what you mean. I always used to wonder why the Germans never decided to up the power on this plane by using the BMW 801 engine. But, when you compare the nacelles to the nose of an FW 190A, the answer is obvious. The 801 is WAY too big! In addition to that, it's amazing how small and cramped the cockpit was on this plane. I would dare say that it makes the Bf 109 look....um...."roomy". Thanks again, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad64 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 If I remember correctly I read that, as B.M.W.'s (190's, Ju88's) and Daimlers (109's, 111's) were in such demand and they had a supply of the French Ghnome-Rhone engines that that is why they were used. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapidus Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 This looks great! Is there any useful rivet patterns in the Military Aircraft in Detail book? Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 This looks great! Is there any useful rivet patterns in the Military Aircraft in Detail book? Bence Thank you, Bence. I've not been able to find any solid references on the rivet pattern. Some of the line drawings in the MAID book and Pegg's book give a suggestion, as do some of the artist's profiles, but nothing really solid. I'll be using a combination of those, as well as photos (especially in the nose area, where there are many good ones available) to do the rivets as realistically as possible. I've been derailed from modeling for a while, but will be getting back to this, hopefully soon. Thanks again, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapidus Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) I've not been able to find any solid references on the rivet pattern. As I know there are rivet patterns in the MMP book. Look at this review! http://scaleplastica...by-denes-bernad My only problem is that I don't have this one! P.s.: I'm on an italeri 1/72 Hs 129 mission and I want to make rivets to! Edited January 5, 2013 by Lapidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 John Front office looks nice and busy nestled inside the fuselage. Looking real good Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks to Kevin for moving this to the Group Build section! It's going to be a bit before I get back on this one, as I have another project I'm trying to get finished. But, I'm hoping that having this thread moved over here will keep me motivated on this build. Thanks again to Kevin and to all who have responded, so far! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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