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  1. Rick K
    M10 BULLETS The M10 tubes need to be loaded so back to some creative engineering. Rocket tubes primed with Mr.Color 1500 Black, olive drab will be main color applied. Using a 3.2mm (1/8") styrene tube I cut 6 pieces approx 2cm length. Thin the walls with a round file. A 1.5mm round rod is inserted to create depth at the rocket nozzle. The 1.5mm rod is depressed about 1mm into the tube then liquid cement applied. Will drill a small hole to accommodate the ignition wire. Will trim the rod about 3mm from tube. Plan is to paint some shade of dark aluminum. TBD. Test fit of M10 bullets and ignition wire. Wire will be trimmed and inserted into middle of each rocket.
  2. Rick K
    SOME CHANGES I was not happy with the results of the Ju88 Autopilot and Fuel Tank switches. At a LHS I found this in the Armour section. Perfect solution for the FW190 pit. This also solves fuel and electrical connector/coupling issue "FW190 to the Ju88." FW190 pit prior to change. With connectors/couplings added a little paint and matt varnish. Fuselage is buttoned up. Sanding and scribing on deck.
  3. Rick K
    thanks for posting this.
  4. Rick K
    Thanks Paul. When you can...no urgency.
  5. Rick K
    This is a great effort. So glad I came across this. I have this conversion and am admiring your results. Camo is really well done as well as all you scratch work. Watching......
  6. Rick K
    great stuff Mal!
  7. Rick K
    Some pit work completed. Wiring looms, Ju88 throttle controls added. Need some work on the autopilot control. Hope to apply matt varnish then button up the fuselage in a few days. Really need to jump into the Ju88 if I want to finish this by mid 2015. The port harness will be added later as it will be draped over the fuselage.
  8. Rick K
    beautiful finish Peter. the gloss is outstanding. enjoyed watching this build. Currently started my first full resin kit, MDC Typhoon. Hope to begin more bench time for this after I finish my FW190 Mistle 2 and Slick Chick.
  9. Rick K
    love this! wood finish on those wing(s)? that would be awesome. post meeting drink...you had 2 to my 1.
  10. Rick K
    Just love the engineering on this. Great work Mike.
  11. Rick K
    in the states we call it K'NEX Now I will get 2 and build one buttoned up and the other splayed open...skinned.
  12. Rick K
    this kit is on my must build list and as soon as possible will be on my bench. will enjoy your pioneering efforts on this build.
  13. Rick K
    Looks like RLM02 to me.
  14. Rick K
    this is truly an epic build. great work to date.
  15. Rick K
    nice rivet work!
  16. Rick K
    Hey Mal. Great work on another 190. Soon you can build in your sleep. What size styrene tubes did you use for the 108 gun mounts?
  17. Rick K
    It has been a struggle to find bench time with recent family obligations. That said, I'll provide some additional shots of the finished M10's along with build progress images. My final pan is to add ignition wires and ordnance before mounting to "Slick Chick". Have yet to formulate an ordnance solution. Comparison with 2 Trumpy M10's I detailed with flat lead wire. The Trumpy M10's came out ok. However, I am glad I pulled the plug on the enhancements and go with the scratch build M10's. Styrene tube cut to 2mm slices set as mount stops. End pieces, nuts and washers added Using a hairdryer I slightly heated then bent the channel styrene. Mounts with swing arms attached to the tubes. Styrene rod with ends drilled out for ignition wire conduit added to the tubes. Mounts made from styrene rod and various sizes of styrene strips. Styrene strips added for the securing wraps. 3 styrene tubes glued together is just the beginning.
  18. Rick K
    NMF...break out the Alclad!
  19. Rick K
    Alan - PM inbound!
  20. Rick K
    Really happy with his tool. Rather expensive, but it is well constructed. I predict a long life with this.
  21. Rick K
    interesting conversion on a "challenging kit". great scratch work.
  22. Rick K
    Great scratch work Alan. Love the Surfacer 500 application for the fairings. What is the tubing size (Plastruct? Evergreen?) you used for the relief tube? Looks like wire insulation. You must be getting some envious looks from your "Big Jug". What a great looking pair they would be sitting on the shelf...ready for a bar fight.
  23. Rick K
    exemplary scratch work Mark. you make it look easy.
  24. Rick K
    F--k It Close Enough My prime directive.
  25. Rick K
    Been off the bench and LSP for quite awhile. Looks like I have a ton of catching up to do. Some great builds in the WIP. I had a chance to get in some bench time last night and the M10's are complete with addition of nuts and other surface detail at rear of tubes. Will add ordnance in tubes, ignition wires after painting and then mount. Hope to do some primer later this week. Nuts and washers punched with RP Toolz Hexagonal Punch Die. Not sure if 100% accurate, think FICE. Will yield interesting and nice detail though.
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