Landrotten Highlander

The build log is here:
 
 
 

A couple of years ago I picked up a Dragon Bf-110D/E kit and a Revell Bf-110C-0/C-7 kit. The goal is a G4 (I have the AIMS conversion), but I wanted to build a 110 of more generic assembly before attempting the G4. So, this was it.
 
I decided on Falck's aircraft and had intended on painting all the markings except the squadron and personal markings. In the end I just used the EagleCals decals for everything. I used various Eduard PE, Aber and Master gun barrels, and the Quickboost exhaust set. The paint is mostly MRP with the use of AK Markers for some small items and touchup.
 









 

Ok a little more work done. Fuselage sections glued together. Sections 1 and 2 are glued together. And sections 3 and 4 have been glued.
 

 
Rear IP printed out with the CRT below.
 

 
And Chad has sent me the rest of the files.
 

 

 
Coolness, Dan
 
 

And the decals
I used Techmond's decals. Once again, I was not satisfied. They are extremely brittle and crack easily. Also, they tend to wrinkle a lot during placement on the surface. I applied the liquid decal film to all decals before applying.
 

Since it's been a couple of months since my last post, I thought I'd give an "update" of sorts if anybody cares, to confirm that this build is still alive, but with warm weather finally here, my modeling has ground to a halt like it always does during our short Canadian summers.  When I model I want to be totally focused on the task at hand, which probably won't happen until at least October when indoor activities are more attractive than chilly outdoor ones.   🥶
 
In the meantime, thanks for your continued interest as I plod along.
 

 

 
Cheers,
Chuck

And attached to the canopy.
 
 

Thanks Matt for the details about the Gunze GX2.
I'm gonna stick with the MRP LPB black primer for now to see if the NMF paint works for me.
If not, I’ll give your method a shot.
 
So, I’m not really happy with the rivet lines I made using the Galaxy Tools.
When I look closely, the holes aren’t really "round", they look more like little "triangles" in some spots on the model.
Since NMF paint tends to highlight every little flaw, I’ve decided to redo all the rivets I made with the Galaxy Tools...
I used a needle tool (sorry if that’s not the right word), you can see it in the pic.
It took forever, obviously, but I used the existing Galaxy Tool holes as a guide since they were well positioned.
I just went over those nasty little "triangles" with the needle, pressing gently, then sanded everything down with some 1200 grit.
Now the rivets look the way I want them to.
 
Denis, who now has sore fingers, wrist, and eyes…  
 

 

 

 

The end is near and I can't wait to get back to something flying  
 
I recently had confirmation that the way the shell were passed from inside the boat to the deck through the conning tower side hatches and not the big hole in the front.
So I opened the port hatch and scratched the door internal with the step retaining the shell before the deck crew can take them.
 

 

 

Luckily the hatches are supplied in the RCSubs PE fret, all it takes is to detail the inner side with leftover PE bits
The shell comes from a Tamiya 1/48 kit

 
 

 
back as if nothing happened  
Glad to have identified this just in time.
 
Some other details:
The capstan (normally it retracts under the deck

 
One of the two spent casing on the deck (artistic licence as I wasn't able to confirm that one) It adds nice deck details anyway

 
Stay tuned for the final lap
 

Any link? Like many others I don't do facebook unless it's a linked open page .
Thanks
 
Tony 

Thanks Andy.
 
As ive figured out Plywood.
googled alot about this but very very sparse on info, from end of cockpit to stern, fuselage is covered with fabric
 

Since the Bf 110 has been declared done, it's time to start something new. I've been wanting to get done with the 110 so I could start this. It is intended to be a gift for a niece when I finish it.
 
So, the kit
 







 
The AM that I've acquired. Note that I bought two oil cooler/radiators and the aircraft only has one. And I'm not sure whether I'll use the masks for the markings or the decals. We'll see. I haven't decided which marking I'm going to use yet.
 



 
Two books that I acquired and there are more on my kindle app.
 

 
And paint. I couldn't find specific Polish colors in my favorite paint (MRP) but I found these from Hataka. I've never used their paint. Bought straight from Hataka because I couldn't find a source with the correct colors until after I ordered these.
 

 
It looks like it should be a fun project. And I've already started on a base for it (later).
 

Just a small update, I was able to paint the gearbays. 

First the base color, then post-shading using ammo shader ash black, then the base color lightened with white and sprayed between the post shading, and followed by a thin wash. 
 
 

The seat has yet to be installed, used the Eduard PE set as well as some ANYZ to dress up the cockpit.  
Still have some work to go on the bottom.

Almost done with this one, couple of shots as finishing is in the final stages.

Quick end of weekend update - fabricated a blind flying hood for the aft cockpit, out of lead foil from a wine bottle and some plastic rod, added a couple of maps for the glareshield (anyone remember them?  No GPS in 1982) and added a few smaller bits.   Finally, added the windscreen and touched up the exhaust staining on the fuselage sides.    Almost there...
 

 

 

 

 

 
Thanks for checking in! 

OBG,  gave up static scenes awhile ago. The creative juices are always cooking up another idea. Some get built, some get doodled, some die on the vine.

I don’t have enough space to display it all for certain.This is my main display case-thinking about making a bigger one to help contain it all.

If they don’t fit there, this is kind of the junkyard area (and why I need a bigger cabinet) (that’s the Airfix Hellcat for perspective)

Lately, I’ve started making wall mounted displays. These 2 are 1/48th and are part of my I love me wall. 

 
And @John1, it’ll be gray and white with a tail hook…we were discussing it a few pages back.
More once that front soonest, as construction has already commenced!
-Peter

Hello here, there, and everywhere.
A few more shots of the 190D-11...
Cut the tips off of the Aires exhaust and glued the Moskit pipes on.
Finished the leather seat cushion.
And some more shots....




 

I think it is called a compass (but different from the one that shows magnetic north)....

Ain't this base just a tad too small for this plane?

Ain't this base just a tad too small for this plane?

Haven’t been able to do much lately, bit just lasered this small wooden base for the Norton.
 

 

Small steps!
 

Okay, I'm declaring this finished. Hopefully I'll get to RFI photos this week. Now to figure how I'm going to pack it to take along to NATS. Should be fun.
 



 

Note, that red cross, the one provided in the kit were way to big imo, so used from spare decals from earlier builds, looks way better.

Forgot to ad, small detail.
 
Navigation triangle will be added later on the desk, as map, ruler and (dunno what its called in English the two needle tool to measure distance on a map) is allready on the nav desk.
 
yes studying navigation now and then for sailing....lol