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    Hasegawa 1/48 Kittyhawk Mk IV Sqdn Ldr John Waddy, RAAF

    in Non-LSP Works

    Posted · Edited by Kahunaminor

    Hello all,

    I present my latest off the bench. This build had a bit of a hiatus due to a decal problem and the 190STGB. I had a problem with the decals not adhering properly. It was the first time I had used Red Roo decals so I fired an email off to them and explained the situation. Not only did Gary Byk of Red Roo supply a replacement set, he gave me sufficient sets to conduct some experimentation to remedy the problem and even offered some salient advice. That is GREAT service in my book.

    Anyway I digress. The kit is the Hasegawa P40-N kit. I used Red Roo decals, remnants of the Eduard P40-N PE set, Ultracast exhausts and wheels, MM enamels (faded OD, Neutral Grey, Insignia White) and some lead wire for the brake lines. Finished with a Future clear coat and Dullcote out of a spraycan. Tamiya weathering sets, Flory dark wash and Ezyline for the antenna.

    Photos show that this a/c was particularly weathered on the white ID strips on the wings and I tried to represent that by going a little ballistic with the silver pencil on the leading edges.

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    Some valuable lessons re learned like always let the Future cure properly (an hour IS NOT enough) before adding the Flory wash and small a clear plastic part can launch itself 10 metres! All in all a bit of a labour to get it off the bench and probably not my best but it looks good in the cabinet. Thanks for looking and please comment if you see fit.

    Regards,

    Eduard 1/48 FW190A-8 Hans Dortenmann, 2/JG54, France 1944

    in Non-LSP Works

    Posted

    Thanks Kev,

     

    I have a Trimaster D9 in the stash but haven't looked at Dragon. I think it is not a Tamiya kit and the engineering is such that there are less "tolerances". By that I mean you need to ensure your parts are well prepared and dry fit before assembly. The much maligned 4 part cowling was a little trying but not the beast it has been portrayed as. You just need to take your time and approach it logically. The MLG attachment is different but once the retraction gear is added, it appears stable and looks the goods as far as angles are concerned. All in all i enjoyed the build and will have at some of the others in the stash.

     

    Regards

    Eduard 1/48 FW190A-8 Hans Dortenmann, 2/JG54, France 1944

    in Non-LSP Works

    Posted · Edited by Kahunaminor

    I built this as part of a STGB over at BM and you can find the build thread at http://www.britmodel...topic=234912857 . It is the Eduard Fw190A-8 flown by Hans Dortenmann France as part of 2/JG54 in 1944. The kit has a reputation for being difficult and it certainly presents some challenges but they are not insurmountable.Here are some finished photos:

     

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    Regards,

    1/32 Bf.110C-4

    in Works in Progress

    Posted · Edited by Kahunaminor

    Bravo Radu.

     

    The whole cockpit looks great. Shame about those belts though, you think you could have fixed those :thumbsup: (you know I am taking the mickey).

     

    Regards,

    Tamiya's big Spit

    in Works in Progress

    Posted

     

    I managed to leave my camera at work this afternoon so just the one pic for now.

     

    Cheers,

    Wolf

     

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    "Just one pic for now" he says but what a pic. Wolf this has been a true adventure watching your work unfold. Thank you so much!

     

    Regards

    Hasegawa 1/48 SBD-4 VMSB 233

    in Non-LSP Works

    Posted

    Great to see the end result in all it glory Kent, and what a terrific result it is too. Congrats on your well-deserved award. You might like to know that I was inspired enough to pick up an Accurate Miniatures SBD-3 kit since you started posting this.

     

    Kev

     

    Thanks for the kind words Kev. However, I cannot be held responsible for your purchasing practices!! :bow:

     

    Regards

    Hasegawa 1/48 SBD-4 VMSB 233

    in Non-LSP Works

    Posted

    Photographs Man ..Photographs...Cant wait to see the end result...:)

     

    I finally got my A into G and took some photos. The gunner's canopy experiment didn't work so I left it off after seeing some pictures that showed them without it. Very pleased to say it took a 3rd place at my club's competition on the weekend.

     

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    Many thanks for looking,

     

    Regards

    Eduards Bf109 Brassin MG 17 gun mount set

    in LSP Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kahunaminor

    Good morning all,

     

    I was reading the latest Eduard newsletter and saw their first foray into the "Big Sin" sets of their Brassin line. It is for their own 1/32 Bf109E and includes the wheels, engine and MG 17 mount sets. I know that Nick Mayhew used the engine in one of his builds but I have not seen the MG17 mount mentioned before. Here is a link:

    http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Brassin/Aircraft/1-32/Bf-109E-MG-17-mount-1-32.html?cur=2

    Has anybody used it in a build? The photos look quite good (as they all do!) I am very tempted to order a set, knowing that Nick had some issues with his engine, but was looking for some feedback from somebody that may have used the gun mount.

     

    Regards

    1st WIP- 1/32 Hasegawa SAAF P-40K

    in Works in Progress

    Posted

    So, I decided to spray a flat clear coat over the top of all the prepainted stuff to facilitate some weathering later in the form of filters and pastels. This will 1. allow weathering, and 2. allow me to alter the color a bit if needed to get it closer to the correct color, though I don't see much if anything that will need to be altered.

     

    Great stuff you are doing, congratulations!

     

    I am just wondering if the same result can be gained by appying a coat of Tamiya metal primer to the P/E?

    from my experience it dries clear and flat.

     

    Keep up the good work!

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