Ironwing Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Jorge, Beautiful work thus far. The individual accent on the bolt heads really makes the Packard pop. Just super nice. Best Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks for showing your work, it really helps those of us who are considering building this kit understand what we are getting into. I'd like to build this kit, but I have two reservations. I've worked a lot with PE, but a chronic problem has getting reliable connections between parts. A problem with CA (for me) has been that if I use a small amount that does't show in the joints, the assemblies are very fragile. If I use enough to make the assemblies reasonably sturdy, the glue shows in the seams. I'm referring mostly to joints where you have two plates joined at a 90 degree angle. Plates on top of plates are no issue. Because of this, I spent a lot of time learning to use solder paste and a propane gun to solder the parts together. This has worked great, but the heat discolors the PE. Not a problem if you're going to paint it anyway, but in a kit like this it would be good to leave it bare metal. When I say solder paste, I'm referring to the paste that is used by plumbers - it is made of very finely ground silver solder (almost like grains of sugar) in a fluid that evaporates when heated. There is a form of solder flux that is called "solder paste" and that is not what I mean. A second issue is that PE (at least mine) tends to tarnish over time. I think it is possible to give it a light transparent sealer with an air brush, just wondering if you think this will be a this problem. Anything you can share about your adhesives and construction would be much appreciated. I have to restrain myself from buying this right now. Thanks. I use a small hot-air gun (manufactured by Proxxon). It allows to assemble plenty of parts to be soldered together, paint the soldering paste where needed, and then blow the hot air on the lot. It works a charm, does not discolour the brass, and avoids the problem of some parts de-soldering when you heat the assembly to solder some more. The gun has to be small however, otherwise you will have too much hot air for the size of the parts/assemblies you're working on. This Proxxon hot-air gun is just perfect for the job, with two temperature settings and the smallest nozzle around 1" diameter. Hubert. PS: nice work on this Mustang. The Merlin is beautiful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppenheimer Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Ok Guys, so i started with one of the wing today, first of all, i painted all the metal again with Tamiya Metal Primer, and guess what?, the CA work like a charm over the metal, i am using SUPER GOLD thin CA. the instruction ask to use the CA on the joints between the ribs and main wing spar, but in that place there is too much play between the pieces so i am applying the CA on the wing plank under the ribs, and the result is a solid contruction, and the CA wont be visible, here are two pics of the my test, just placed 4 ribs, in the pics they are not painted, just bare metal, i have just tried to paint with zinccromate green and looks great, still have to figure it out how to weather the pieces so it wont look like a toy Edited January 14, 2014 by oppenheimer Uilleann and fastzx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Man, I applaud the patients this kit must take! I don't think it will look like a toy without weathering. Far to much detail there to have that toyish look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Uhhh I'm drooling now - I dream of this model, but damn it's expensive. Looks fantastic !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 the expesive is $350 including the shipping from japan to USA Cheap - I can spend $150 Aus on a 1/35 Tank with extras, and thats a 3 week build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Jorge Awesome work ... sure is looking fantastic Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppenheimer Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 here is a small look on how it looks in zincromate green, i have desided not to weather the mais structure, instead i will play with the parts that will go inside the structure shepard, Iain, Pfuf and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That looks brilliant Jorge! I'd never have the patience or dexterity for this kind of build, but you're knocking it out of the park! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That looks brilliant Jorge! Agreed! That look tremendous......................I really never thought about painting it...............DUH! I think the GZC makes things really come alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Jorge OMG ... looks incredible painted. Keep 'em coming peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Nice kit. I like all of the detail you get in it. Might have to consider one for myself. You are doing great work and glad to see you building her again Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Wow, this is really cool. The full structure really shows the ins and outs of the Mustang. And your last P-51 was beautifully painted, I'm sure this one will turn out just as well. Does the metal engine weigh down the front end, considering the rest can't be that heavy? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppenheimer Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Matt the engine is heavy, but the rest of the components that goes in the fuselage like the radiator and in the wings the fuel tanks will help to counter balance the weight of the engine, here are 2 pics of the wing fuel tank dry fitted on the wing fastzx and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 stunning work. I really dig that wing. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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