Allok Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Well... So far, this model has been great fun and could easily be copied into plastic. And once you'd finished, it would be totally unique. (Untill Larry or Dave build one... or me) Even though I'm working on a copy and can't read the instructions, assembly is intuitive and the fit is good. I have completed the tail and one of the main wings but I will leave the other wing off untill the weekend so I can take some pictures for you guys. Feels odd building a model in this way... make a whole part, then glue it on. But once it's glued together, it's completed. Like I said, Good clean fun! (I sill got glue on myself!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopterdoctor Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Allok What kind of glue are you using on this Looken shrap steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hey cool, you've got your own mug! I'm just using good old PVA, which is a water based wood/craft glue. In reality, you could put together with gum! The trick is to only put a tiny smear of glue on and the bond is nearly instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Here is a close-up of the completed tail section; I have been using coloured pencils along the edges of the paper in an attempt to hide them. The results are mixed but it will do. the whole thing will get a clear coat later anyway. Here is the bits under the nose; This photo also shows the plastic wheels I will be using (from an old flying model which I never made) and also the canopy framing. One of the "short cuts" this model gives you, is to omit the interior and then not cut out the window frames. The windows then become just blue-grey rendering. After all the time I spent on interior, I will be putting very thin sheets of acetate inside the framing after the clear coat has gone on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 The composite curves at the wing root are tackled in this pic showing the parts and the sub assemblies. Once it's all glued together, it looks like this; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 I'm loving this model more and more. Here's the paper torpedo, complete with contra-rotating screws! Awesome. This might be just weird, but this is the only model I've made in a very long time with any armament. And it's going in the Kids room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 A few hours later; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopterdoctor Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Looks great So were can I get one Love too give one a shot Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Cheers Steve. So were can I get one? I got mine from here... http://www.e-papermodels.com/ The prices are reasonable, the shipping is quick and they take Paypal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 And a few minutes after that; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Two very safe mice! (Shadow has taken the day/week/month off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Looking great ! Q:can you make a clear canopy for those models using very thin plasticcard ? A real insperation for to to have a go at the Me 108 you send me. Please PM to let me know you have finished it. It deserves a place in the gallery for sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 You are doing a great job on this, it’s coming out great, hard to tell it’s your first one! Are you going to try another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Steve, if you want to try one, here’s the link for another store that is good and is based here in the U.S. ( shipping might be cheaper). I have used them and their service is very good. http://www.papermodelstore.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Cheers Brad... I guess all those hours shagging about in craft when I was a kid must be paying off Are you going to try another? Well... that's a definite maybe. I have another one but I feel much more comfortable chopping up tiny bits of plastic. It will make an excellent scratch-build project though (some day) The inspiration for this came from an He-111 that I saw, it's got a vac canopy and everything! Perhaps I could have a go at a C-130???! That would really be awesome. This should be completed by the weekend- then on to the next one. Still waiting for you to enter something, I'm sure a theme that catches your fancy will start up soon. You're probably sick of making Warhawks by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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