Akondo Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Well here I go. I've had this kit for a couple of years and its time to crack her open. I also have collected a small mountain of aftermarket parts. Probably wont use half of it I plan on displaying this bird in flight and I may use this pilot figure. It has very crisp detail. MDCs cockpit verses the kit part. MDCs set has some of the nicest detail I have seen....just hope I can do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Good choice for a first LSP kit! My, that certainly is a lot of aftermarket! Will watch with interest. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Looking forward to seeing this detailed beauty built. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 First I need to remove the molded on detail from the inside of the fuselage halves. I was a little heavy handed and removed a little too much from the window sill ( file is pointing to the area) Not a problem I fixed the error with some plastic sheet. The panels were a little tricky to line up. They need to be exact so that once the halves are together the floor piece will fit. The port side doesn't meet the floor and leaves a slight gap. In order to get the placement right I removed the trim wheels from the floor piece and will add them to the port wall separate. As for the gap I don't think it will be visible once she is closed up. Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 I have a question on the starboard sidewall. What are the controls for at the lower left hand of the fuse panel? Thanks for any help in advance. Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von Blutwurst Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 fuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Akondo, according to Modeler´s Eye #3 the control marked with the green arrow is a manual control for the radiator flaps, to be used when the aircraft´s hydraulic system is damaged. The control marked with the red arrow is for emergency release of ordnance and external tanks. Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thanks for the help. Here is the bracket for the radiator flap control and external tank release. Its an Eduard bracket since the MDC kit only gives just one handle. Im also using a combination of Eduard, MDC, Hasagawa, scratch pieces for the trim wheels. I'll put them on after the painting of the sidewall. It lines up nice this way since the floor and wall dont match up too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertandy Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Very nice work, of course you know....you are hooked now. You might build 1/72nd or 1/48th again, but it won't ever be quite the same! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Its a slow progress, but it is progress Wheel trim test fit I have added some wire detail and fixed the area where the trim wheels will sit. Too bad it will all be hidden...especially if I can fit the figure. RLM 66 My initial test fits have shown me that the resin figure will need to go on a diet to fit the cockpit. So I'm now planning on using a combination of the kit figure and the resin one to come up with a lean (in shape) pilot. Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Shaping up, nicely! So, which head are you going to use on the pilot? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Thanks! I am going to use the goggles down with the oxygen mask on head. Does anyone know if Luftwaffe pilots had tinted goggles or were they just clear lenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Nice work. I liked how you mixed and matched the different am parts. That MDC pit is wonderful. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Ok I'm starting to pick out some detail I have a question about the radio helmet connection...Where does it go to exactly? I'm a little nervous about carving up the cable on the resin piece. I just want to make sure everything will fit and look right before I start scrapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 that is some fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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