Derek B Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Very impressive work Alberto - The Buchon is one of those variants that I find very appealing Derek Edited June 27, 2011 by Derek B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberto Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Thanks for all your good comments, one by one! Tomorrow I'll add some pictures under sunlight, and changing the lens,as I have a new camera and used the lens "for general purposes"... The model was modified without plans , only observation of photos in magazines or the web. The most difficult was to start because you have to place the axis in the correct place/level, so a little mistake leads you to an incorrect shape. I used plastic from an old Revell 1/32 me-262, cutting out pieces from the wings, with the shape of the ha-1112 nose side panels, giving them the right curvature. The same was not possible for the top panel nor the bottom (the chin that gave the name to this plane, as Buchón is a superlative for Buche=bulbous neck and stomach in male pigeons) . The side bulges were scratchbuilt basically from fuel tanks from a Revell Rafale 1/48, adding the bits that were distinctive on them, including a small eye-shaped aperture at the front end, with a grid inside. The exhausts were made from the kit ones, but heavily sanded and adding metal exhausts obtained from those cheap brushes...yes, the metal cane on them! Spinner is from a bottle cork, gave it the basic shape and covered in any modelling clay (for plumbing works is good enough) There was much experimentation and re-building. I know that I'll never do it again, I do not want to spend so much time again in only one model, but I know it is unique in this scale. All in all, I'm fairly satisfied. I will post more pics Greetings HA1112 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Excellent scratch building Alberto....I scratch build myself and its great to see other guys having a go...well done! it looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Alberto Super work and the scratch building is right on the money. Aces on the build. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice Alberto, great to see something a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 wow, beautiful - excellent scratchbuilding mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberto Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hello gents! Did not expect a new batch of comments (all of them on october 28), from Italy, UK, and USA, and it is a nice surprise for me! Currently the Ha-1112 is on her belly, due to the weakness of the landing gear, not made for the weight of that heavy, heavy nose. And I was not happy with some small painted areas. Some days ago, before seeing these new posts, I was planning something to adress those issues. Maybe I ll start this weekend.... Thank you again! cheers, Alberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Alberto One sweet looking fighter plane if you ask me! Terrific work on the conversion and the weathering is right on the money. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1112 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Alberto I am a huge Buchon fan. I have made a lot of such in 1/48 from parts of Academy and Hasegawa. I'm planning on making one in 1/32 as well but I think that the Grey Matter conversion is quite inacurate. I imideately noticed that you got it right!! Beautiful model!! Do you have any drawings which is accurate? Espen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Espen, I have the Grey Matter conversion that I want to crack on with - would be really interested in improvements that can be made - any help appreciated... Love the Buchon! Iain HA1112 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I just love the postwar 109 based airplanes. It's hard to believe that he basic 109 would be still soldiering on deep into the 1970s.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Stunning conversion…... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1112 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The Grey Matter Buchon has to large fairing on the top cowl. The Air Intake is also to small and the Lower cowling is not as "deep" as it should be. Still like some drawings or building blog if available Alberto!! :-) Espen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbnz77 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Amazing work Alberto!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Muy bien Alberto, mucho gusto este avion! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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