LSP_Kevin

Hey Roy, where's the build thread? Kev

Mark mentions Radu's riveting tools. These are a series of photo-etched wheels with sharp 'cogs', which, when fitted to a hobby knife handle and run across the model's surface, produce a nice, evenly distributed rivet pattern. Here's a comparison shot I prepared earlier: I have also of late taken to using a jeweller's punch set for creating larger fasteners, but I'll have to get a photo of that later. Kev

That's a truly stunning build Wolf. I wish I could paint like you guys! Kev

Is that a physical or computer model Brian? Kev

Ah, that's a real shame dutik. I've been following and admiring your build. Still, it's better that you look after yourself. Take care! Kev

Matt, that looks sensational. Very well done mate. Kev

Linn, by my calculations, 1/32 is 75% the size of 1/24 scale. Kev

If you're ever in need of a link for SMM, go to the LSP homepage and click on their new banner that we've just set up. It would be great to have a worthwhile alternative to eBay. Kev

Thanks for your input Jerry. What you say is pretty much how I had it figured. I just have to work out how best to incorporate your 30mm gun panels into the existing wing. I imagine the covers are close to flush, so I'm not sure just gluing them on as is will create the right effect, given that it will then represent a (slightly) raised panel. It's also ironic that I went to all that trouble to replicate the early bulge on my 190S, only to discover that I had your set all along. Kev

Wow, that's fantastic news, and what a great choice! I'm surprised none of us thought of this one before now; everyone seemed pretty convinced it would be a Do 17. Perhaps we can nudge RoG about a Do 335 too? Kev

Wonderful work Eric! Are you doing the main wheel bays as well? And if so, will they be available for sale along with the nose bay, or separately at a later date? Either way, I'm down for them! Kev

Thanks Mike! In the absence of any more definitive data, I'll go with what the drawing you posted shows. Just not sure yet of exactly the best way to go about it. Kev

OK, not much in the way of modelling progress, but I do have a quick question for the D-11 cognoscenti. I'm struggling to work out which of the lower wing bulge panels for the outboard cannon is applicable: The resin parts came with the resin set, but appear to be two mutually-exclusive pairs. The lower set is identical to the bulges I used on the 190S, and I wouldn't imagine they'd be correct. I've never seen anything resembling the upper set before. The plastic parts are from a Hasegawa A-8 kit. The set on the left matches closely what ProModeler provides in its 1/48 kit: Any advice on which is the most accurate choice? Kev

I think I've figured this one out Jerry. On close inspection of the two cowling parts, it looks like they were indeed once a single unit; the forward area seems to have broken from the hinged cover part. Kev

Lovely work Jeroen. You certainly have a way with a model kit! Can't wait to see the glamour shots. Cool, and many thanks! Save some 262 bits for me too... Kev

Wow, that kit just seems like so much work Dave! But it looks like you're on the road to conquering it. Keep at it! Can't wait to see it finished. Kev

Amazing work Loic. Your talents have certainly not diminished during your hiatus. This is turning out to be just as good as I imagined it would. Kev

Martin, that stitching looks fantastic. Very creative and effective problem-solving. Kev

Really good work Christian! Kev

Thanks Matt. I was aware of that one. It's the same deal with my 1/32 build, and I'll have to decide whether I try to tackle that mod. So the shell ejection port on the resin wing centre section has to go? Yep, I knew about the outboard cannon, but the need for the upper wing fairings didn't occur to me until I examined the 1/48 kit. Luckily they're present in the box of Hasegawa spares that Wumm sent me for my 190S build. Thanks again Steve! One thing I'm not sure about though is whether the outboard cannon have the same bulge on the leading edge that the A-8 appears to have. I would assume so, and the ProModeler kit has some indistinct lumps in that area. Will do! Thanks Matt. Kev

Thanks for the feedback and info Mike. I'll go with 02 in the wheel bays and aluminium in the engine bay, with the engine itself being in 'engine colours'. I was at a model show today and picked this up cheap: It's apparently based on the old Trimaster D-12 kit, and not especially accurate for a D-11, but I thought it was neat that it features the same markings as the one I'm building (not a great deal of choice really!). At this stage I plan to start this straight away and build it concurrently with its big brother. (Yep, that'll make three concurrent builds... ) Kev

Yeah, I'm going with a shade of aotake too. I'm no expert, but my understanding is that it varied in colour a great deal, and tended to evolve to green when exposed to UV light. Could be completely wrong of course! Kev

I also believe most only come with one markings option. Kev

Fantastic work Matt. Those decals look superb; not a hint of carrier film anywhere. Oh, and Happy Birthday! Kev

Thanks for the advice fellas. Me neither. Natural metal sounds like a decent option for the engine bay, though it will make painting a bit of a chore. Kev