Chek
-
Posts
2,092 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
1
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Posts posted by Chek
-
-
-
-
I was quite chuffed that I could build the major Bf 109 marks (B/E/G/K/S-199) without having to display a swastika. (Or 'swoss sticker' if you're a UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport). Then I wanted to include an 'F'. Still thinking about that one.
-
3 hours ago, airscale said:
Fantastic news!
Will be on to airfix to get some test parts when available
I don't understand why everyone is going on about tamiya 1/32 Spits, this is a new 1/24 kit - you don't buy it if you want a 1/32 one..
There's the issue of companion models to consider. I can't see any added detail in the new Airfix kit, which isn't present in the Tamiya 1/32 series (other than the Rolls-Royce logo on the cam cover). However if they announced a follow up Mk XIV coming in the next year or two, I'd certainly reconsider.
-
49 minutes ago, Grizly said:
Well, some 27 years ago I converted the Airfix Mk.1a to a Mk.IXc (below) and, should you wonder how a Mk.IX looks beside a Typhoon..... (again below). Yes, the Typhoon was (is?) big. Now it looks like my Spit will have to move over and make room for another. And having flown with 402 Squadron, I think the choice of markings for this next build won't require much debate.
I was just re-reading both those issues of Scale Models featuring your Spitfire last week!
-
I don't see anything in the available photos that isn't already in the Tamiya kits, so apart from sheer size I can't see any advantage to the increase in scale.
-
-
5 hours ago, Gary Needham said:
I would always choose anything Tamiya did in 1/32 over anyone else....inc. a 1/32 Lanc if they ever announced one!
Gary
To be clear Tamiya significantly upped their game for that run of prop fighters from the Zero to the Mosquito.
It's a shame they haven't revised their big jets from the 90s such as the Phantoms and Eagles to the same standard.
Their 1/48 F-4B indicates what they could do, but with less size limitations.
- KiwiZac and Violator1991
-
2
-
Creditable rate of production, and all done to a very high standard. A good year's work Tolga.
-
23 hours ago, Ali62 said:
Help is on the way……. It may just take a little bit of time, but will do it as soon as possible.
all being well Tony will send me his canopy parts, and I will see what I can do and cast new ones in resin.
on the same subject but different, I will soon be looking at doing a resin canopy set to suite and fit the Echelon vacform kit, as requested by Rick Godden, so it will be interesting to see if I can use/ combine anything to make the set interchangeable, IF NOT, I will just make two sets.
Watch this space and my area on LSP, and my website over the next little while.
Making the Echelon one with adapter piece to fit the Trumpeter would be the ideal solution Ali.
The Trumpeter canopy is a totally misconceived dimensional abortion which doesn't approach giving the kit the right look.
-
The wheel shot above is on F-15EX 20-0001, so it may be those are the now standard late production style.
-
6 hours ago, Tomcatfreak said:
Guys, if you have any good pictures of the newer F-15 wheels (with 14 holes), Jan will be very happy
Probably not 100% ideal as it's a crop from a larger photo. But it does show all the major detail.
- Out2gtcha and geedubelyer
-
2
-
Your stuff looks great. Have you considered the late style airbrake with reinforcement frames?
So much more interesting to open compared to the earlier flat plate type interior.
-
-
So I looked at the photos, chomped the projectile and ordered one. Delivery due April.
I'm not sure I'll ever build it, but it'd be nice to have the option as the execution of the detailing is excellent.
- monthebiff, Kagemusha, Derek B and 2 others
-
5
-
On 12/18/2021 at 4:30 AM, John Stambaugh said:
Good to know. BTW I can attest that the Eduard mask for Hasagawa Fw190A are a perfect fit for PCM kit.
Which is as it should be, but very rarely is.
-
I wonder if Radu has any thoughts on the G-2/-4 that's due in April '22. Such as will the upper wing still be split with no bulges to cater to?
The interior well detail was one of the things I loved about the G-6 and G-10 kits, setting them apart from the Hasegawas.
But it would be nice not having that seam on the upper side.
-
7 hours ago, RBrown said:
The F had a bonanza of camo schemes while the G-6 is, for the most part, is limited to RLM grays 74, 75, and 76 or winter white.
Strangely enough, when I last did a B-K run of Bf 109s in 1/48 around when the Revell G-10 first appeared, the Otaki G-6 in 74/75/76 grey was the most conspicuous for some reason.
-
3 hours ago, RBrown said:
The spacing of the gun troughs on the real G-6 is wider than on the F. The Revell troughs are incorrectly spaced for a G-6 but, somewhat ironically, correct for a F. The F trough shape is the same as the G-1 thru G-4, but significantly different from the later Gs.
Well, well well. A happy accident. Or at least one in my favour for once.
-
15 minutes ago, RBrown said:
Chek, if you can wait a bit Revell is releasing an early G next spring, it should have the correct gun troughs for the F series. If you can can get a E canopy the conversion is really not that involved...
Converting Revell G-6 to an F
Fuselage:
1. Remove cooling scoops on each side of forward fuselage.
2. Rework gun troughs and locate slightly forward of their present position or use Revell early G instead of G-6 kit.
3.The kit will require extensive modification to the kit canopy, Dragons Bf 109 E-4 canopy will work in lieu of reworking the Revell item.
4. Scribe fuel filler below cockpit.
5. Remove kit's fuel filler on fuselage spine.
6. Reduce width and diameter of tail wheel.
7. Modify kit oil cooler to a more shallow configuration for F-2 and early F-4. Size is OK for late F-4s and Trop machines, but shape is poor.
8. Remove access hatch on left fuselage immediately forward of tail assembly.
9. Remove MW filler point on right fuselage.
10. Remove primer filler point on fuselage.
11. Reduce width of prop blades, kit blade can suffice for F-4Z.
12. Add reinforcing plates at junction of fuselage and tail assembly. Check photos, these were present on most aircraft, even late delivery F-4 featured these.
13. F-2 and early F-4 supercharger intake needs to be modified to a thinner and slightly longer configuration. Kit intake is OK for late F-4.
Wings/ landing gear:
1. Remove kidney shaped bulges on upper wing and corresponding recess in wheel wells.
2. Most F-4 had circular wheel wells, F-2 wells usually as on G series.
3. Replace main wheels with spoke type and reduce tire width, Revell pending early G should have the spoked hub.
Thanks, tht's all very helpful info. I'm tracking a Revell (and I presume ex-Hasegawa) 109 G-4 presently, but the new Revell sounds even better.
I have the Amur Reaver gun trough top deck, though obviously they're for the 13 mm guns. But I'd assumed the spacing would be right for most F/G/K types.
And thanks, I hadn't forgotten removing the upper wing wheel blisters. Access panel rescribing is expected, so thanks for the rundown.
-
4 hours ago, Radub said:
Honestly, when I was talking about the issues with the Trumpeter kits, my intention was to point out what needs to be fixed, rather than discourage people from building them. The Trumpeter kits are not entirely perfect but they can be used when nothing else is available. I have seen them built and they look fine. Some of the problems are related to the engine and if you plan to make a model with closed cowls, then that is not a problem. The rudder is a tad too short in chord and you can get a replacement from spares box or aftermarket. The underside of the nose as well as the cover of the oil tank just behind the spinner are the biggest issue, that whole area is not the right shape - it just lacks that hard to describe shape (“hamster cheeks”?) dictated by the wide bottom of the engine making the nose look “pointy”. That can be fixed with some putty. You will need a new propeller spinner. There are aftermarket cockpits for the F.
Whether you start with Trumpeter or Revell, you still need to put in some work.Radu
Thanks Radu. I take your point which would be good advice for a standalone model, but as I want the F to look consistent in a line with other 109 types I'd rather avoid the pointy nose look. I'm planning on using the Barracuda prop/spinner sets, but will busk the interior for a closed cockpit
1 hour ago, Kagemusha said:Another route is the Revell/Monogram Bf 109G-4 kit, which has been available cheap, together with the Aires Bf 109F conversion, which again can be acquired for a reasonable price.
If you post a request in the Traders Board you might get lucky.
Thanks K., I hadn't considered that one. I'll check it out, especially as it comes with North Africa markings.
-
So anyway just getting ducks in a row here, I refuse to pay the outlandish prices being asked for the Hasegawa Bf 109F, and Radu doesn't rate the Trumpy kits, which is good enough for me..
I'm no 109 expert, but think that by using the Revell Bf 109 G-6 (relatively cheap and available in the UK), taking off the cowl MG beule and intakes ahead of the exhausts and making good, then using a Bf 109 E-4 vac canopy and aftermarket E wheels should be 99% of the way there. Wing rads and oil cooler under nose scoop look v. similar.
I'm not particularly bothered about cockpit detail as a closed canopy is planned.
Thoughts and suggestions - or thoughts and prayers, as appropriate - invited.
-
Never gonna happen, but I'd like to see Jetmads put the care and attention to detail they put into their Viggen into a Phantom II.
-
Certainly looks similar.
ISTR the Phantoms and Viggies just used USAF colours.
Mosquito bomber
in LSP Discussion
Posted · Edited by Chek
Tasman detail added.
Can anyone recall seeing if anyone has tried combining the Tamiya FBIV with the Revell BIV?
All the searches I do seem to only return articles on the HKM model.
The Falcon canopy/nose blister vac set* should also look far more like a Mosquito than the HKM interpretation.
*While it is produced by Falcon, it's sold under the Tasman brand as set no. TA257