Thunnus Posted June 2 Author Posted June 2 On 6/1/2025 at 7:18 AM, John1 said: I'm interested in this conversion, but my only point of concern is the base kit. By all accounts, it's "ok" but it's nothing close to current standards. With his Griffon and Vc conversions, you used the outstanding Tamiya Spit as the base subject. In this case, you are sticking on an exquisitely detailed $130 nose section onto a pretty basic 40-year-old kit. Or is the Hase -109D better than I'm giving it credit for? I think the Hasegawa D-9 kit is a very good one. And not too far off the current state of affairs in terms of accuracy, details, molding, especially if you compare it to what Kotare is doing (no riveting, limited internal details, low parts count, etc). intheway, Paul in Napier, RBrown and 13 others 16
Ralph-D Posted June 2 Posted June 2 I have been waiting for this type of conversion/upgrade for years. It reminds me of the conversion Steve Gallacci (hope Steve doing well) did many years ago and I was sad that this product was not released. Thank goodness I still have Henri's props in my stash and will use them for the conversion. Martinnfb 1
Martinnfb Posted June 2 Posted June 2 And then there is the D-15 Sasha As, monthebiff, Paul in Napier and 3 others 6
Thunnus Posted June 9 Author Posted June 9 Getting closer. The D-13 will be first, followed by the D-11. Latest Facebook update from Laminar Flow Design... Quote The subject survived the carbonite process, and will be ready to deliver in that shape. Maybe back with a little angle on the nose to lessen the exhaust holes transition marks. The cages layout may evolve a bit with the additional parts needed. The cowl flaps actuators mounting sequence is depicted. Insert the rods all the way in, install the flaps crown, and slide them back in their base. Glue from inside. Happy Sunday! M Martinnfb, Rick Griewski, Shoggz and 18 others 14 7
Kagemusha Posted June 9 Posted June 9 Very impressive, best looking D variants. Martinnfb and alaninaustria 2
Martinnfb Posted June 9 Posted June 9 It would be nice and appropriate to add a single spend casings shoot / ejector port. ....unless it's already there and I don't see it. Uncarina 1
Juggernut Posted June 9 Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: It would be nice and appropriate to add a single spend casings shoot / ejector port. ....unless it's already there and I don't see it. I think the 20mm shell ejection port on the Fw190D-13, is between the landing gear bays, just to one side of the drop tank rack if I'm not mistaken. I don't see that area in the photos so I'm guessing he may just tell you to cut an Xmm by Ymm rectangle and give you a diagram (with measurements) on where to locate it. Martinnfb 1
Thunnus Posted June 9 Author Posted June 9 Mathieu is aware of the single ejection port between the landing gear wells for the D-13 (and the D-11 as well... I think) and I'm quite sure that he'll include that modification on his conversion set. Troy Molitor, Martinnfb, KiwiZac and 2 others 3 2
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 10 Posted June 10 On 6/2/2025 at 10:48 AM, Thunnus said: I think the Hasegawa D-9 kit is a very good one. And not too far off the current state of affairs in terms of accuracy, details, molding, especially if you compare it to what Kotare is doing (no riveting, limited internal details, low parts count, etc). Very, very nice work! One of the things I seem to have problems with is portraying the antenna wire with the right amount of "slack' with the hood slid back. Looks as if you nailed it! Again nice work! KiwiZac and Thunnus 2
Thunnus Posted June 10 Author Posted June 10 Thank you Ivan! The slack aerial wire isn't 100% accurate because it is difficult to model a perfectly slack cable. So I usually make a compromise and use something that has flexibility but also some stiffness to keep it poseable. In the case of Brown 4, stretched sprue for the horizontal and thin copper wire for the vertical lead. Kagemusha, Martinnfb and CRAZY IVAN5 2 1
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 10 Posted June 10 16 minutes ago, Thunnus said: Thank you Ivan! The slack aerial wire isn't 100% accurate because it is difficult to model a perfectly slack cable. So I usually make a compromise and use something that has flexibility but also some stiffness to keep it poseable. In the case of Brown 4, stretched sprue for the horizontal and thin copper wire for the vertical lead. Well, some food for thought to be sure . I find the thin copper wire interesting as i dug up some very thin wire from an old speaker core[ really thin] so I may give that a try. Tried E-Z line and..... that didn't work out quite the way I wanted so I removed that and went with some VERY thin monofiliment fishing line ,worked better. My son said to just close the hood and be done with it but that's cheating IMHO. John1 and Martinnfb 2
Beaconroot Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Really looking forward to this one! Any word on when it might be available? Jim
Juggernut Posted July 6 Posted July 6 (edited) 15 hours ago, Beaconroot said: Really looking forward to this one! Any word on when it might be available? Jim No word yet on the Facebook page and he's shutting down for the Summer (according to the LFD Facebook page) so I'm thinking it will be Fall at the earliest. Laminar Flow Design Closing For Summer Facebook Announcement Edited July 6 by Juggernut CRAZY IVAN5, Modelboy and Beaconroot 1 2
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