Akondo Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Awesome! Thanks for the input. I have continued the process of scribing and test fitting. I filled the underbelly hatch with CA (due to the sanding and fitting) and now cannot find the correct shape template for scribing I'm going to have to come up with a custom job. Here is a shot of my Tail wheel area. A test fitting of my fuel overfill drain tube...I tried a couple of things this example is paper and white glue. Thanks for looking Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Good work mate! I filled the underbelly hatch with CA (due to the sanding and fitting) and now cannot find the correct shape template for scribing In situations like this (which is more often than not), I fashion my own scribing templates from styrene sheet. For larger hatches and panels, the commercial templates almost never have exactly what you need. I use them to help make the shape I want on the styrene sheet (tutorial). Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpig Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Akondo, Very impressive work, looking forward to seeing your updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Nice job and attention to details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks for the tip. Its slow going for me but I love this kind of work. Again thanks for looking and sharing information. Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Ok here is my first attempt at a home made template. It is a bit smaller width wise than what was there originally. I'll give it a day and look at it agian and decide if i like it. moving onto the storage compartment. Here is my MDC/Eduard high breed. I still need to add seat belt anchors and the de-icing unit. Thanks Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I've decided I didn't like the rivets/screws on the panel I scribed. They seem to large. So I have removed them and will go a little smaller I think. I also have removed the MDC resin piece by the pilots compartment and went with the RB Productions Erla Kit. I thought I would give it a go...I love the detail and how well it is designed...unfortunately my skill level with photoetched parts is not very good. I will still be using some of the kit though. Kit piece next to the RB (with an eduard top due to my heavy hand) Here I am using the kit canopy and scratch building some interior details. I pre-painted with RLM66 and used testors clear cement a little at a time held in place with with some poster tac. Again let me say how nice both the MDC and RB Productions aftermarket kits are they are amazing works. I will be ordering a new Erla kit to have another shot at it for my next 109. Thanks All Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Good work. I'm liking this alot. I offer this from experience: Toward the front of the canopy your interior framing will sit below the molded on exterior framing because of the plastics' thickness. You may want to check that out. To wit: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=29729&st=45 Page 4, Post #56 Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks Mark. I have been reading your K4 build along with Radu's to help me along, and when ever I get a little discouraged I go on over to take a look at Loic's Do-335. A truely amazing build. Thanks again for everyones comments Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) I'M BACK! I finished up the custom canopy setup and began the underbelly pan modifications. Edited December 17, 2012 by Akondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiyudsai Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I generally dont install the pilots in the aircraft, but when I do i use paper for seat belts... after sanding off the molded in ones... then I wet the seatbelts with future... and they lay down flush neatly like fabric would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 very nice my friend....awesome work ; the pilot its very cool and your details brings the model to life Shep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Here are the MDC MG131 Ejection Chutes installed. A very simple upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Nice to see you back and great work on the canopy Akondo. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akondo Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 I agree kaiyudsai. The seat belts need some attention when i get ready to make the final placement. First I need to do the instrument panel, and so far I'm unhappy with my results. I'm going to give the Eduard SA color panel a try. So until I place that order I have moved on to the Nose Section, getting it set for the electric motor. I'm using MDC spinner collars, adding them to the kit part. I drilled out the plastic locating pin so the resin collar will slide over. I will replace the pin so alignment of the blades shouldn't be an issue. Here I have modified the kit spinner base to except a MK 108 gun barrel from Master Model Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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