polsam Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Still watching this with a lot of interest. My own model (ID models) is presently under construction. Many of the problems you are encountering are similar to what I have. My fuselage is about 70% complete and I'm currently working on the wings. I want to thank you for insperation and for doing such a wonderful job on your build. Just one heads up for you . I'm encountering a problem ith the engine cowls. I'm doing the late "Congo style conversion for the intakes. The ID kit s exhaust port indentations do not line up correctly. As a matter of fact they are completly differant for both wings. I'm having to scratch build nw ones to replace them. I was wondering of Combat kit is similar in that sense? Edited July 19, 2014 by polsam Girlscanplay2 and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Still watching this with a lot of interest. My own model (ID models) is presently under construction. Many of the problems you are encountering are similar to what I have. My fuselage is about 70% complete and I'm currently working on the wings. I want to thank you for insperation and for doing such a wonderful job on your build. Just one heads up for you . I'm encountering a problem ith the engine cowls. I'm doing the late "Congo style conversion for the intakes. The ID kit s exhaust port indentations do not line up correctly. As a matter of fact they are completly differant for both wings. I'm having to scratch build nw ones to replace them. I was wondering of Combat kit is similar in that sense? Polsam.......Sorry I haven't gotten that far.........A cursory look however don't show those problems ......But that said the exhaust cowling will have to be rebuilt.........On a past build I've used either .05 thou. or .10 thou sheet brass.......1st make a paper or index card template......I usually glue templates on with simple stick glue.....then cut out.....I would sand the brass (kinda rough it up) to take primer /paint good..............HTH Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) This is a really COOL airplane , but I wish it could be a "Real B-26" sorry i'm a Marauder Kinda Guy I do think this is a COOL build and watching your effort is inspiring and one day I may have to tackle the Marauder kit Looking forward to your progress watch'in you jack A Marauder?........................................ Edited July 20, 2014 by oldthudman5 Lee White and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Started (just started) main wheels brake calipers.........Still trying to figure out how to duplicate main wheel hub assemble....The A-26A/B-26K main wheels were from a KC-135/C-135.....The 1/48 wheels from the Cutting Edge set (IIRC) were beautifully made too......Unfortunately there is no 1/32 C-135/KC-135.... Great build, maybe you could get a cog of the required size and shape for the central hub detail, no doubt still need some work, bevelling the edges, etc., Quite a few job lots of watch cogs on ebay... Edited July 19, 2014 by Kagemusha Girlscanplay2, oldthudman5 and sandokan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Great build, maybe you could get a cog of the required size and shape for the central hub detail, no doubt still need some work, bevelling the edges, etc., Quite a few job lots of watch cogs on ebay... watch cogs......will do......... Girlscanplay2 and LSP_Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polsam Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Polsam.......Sorry I haven't gotten that far.........A cursory look however don't show those problems ......But that said the exhaust cowling will have to be rebuilt.........On a past build I've used either .05 thou. or .10 thou sheet brass.......1st make a paper or index card template......I usually glue templates on with simple stick glue.....then cut out.....I would sand the brass (kinda rough it up) to take primer /paint good..............HTH Thanks for the tip. I knew I should have gotten the Combat kit. LOL I'm correcting the problem in a similar way. Only I'm using sheet styrene. The construction seems OK and Its fairly easy to work with. Thanks for the heads up. And continue the geat build. oldthudman5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Further progress on disc brake assembly.........Taking shape.... Edited September 10, 2014 by oldthudman5 Harold and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Still bit crude at this point..........but....... Edited September 10, 2014 by oldthudman5 Girlscanplay2 and Lee White 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Disc brake unit near completion and tentatively set in place on wheel ......... Edited September 10, 2014 by oldthudman5 Harold, LSP_Paul and Girlscanplay2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) The brakes are complete............The other side is waiting on how to proceed......Gonna have to get out the old lathe, I guess............. Edited July 23, 2014 by oldthudman5 polsam, Harold and Girlscanplay2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polsam Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Looking good. Great way to solve the problem. oldthudman5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Been trying all day to get into this page..............................Remind me never to use Godaddy Hosting....... Ordered some Apoxie Sculpt from Sprue Brothers..................Reasonably price........Shipping is dear however........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Been trying all day to get into this page..............................Remind me never to use Godaddy Hosting....... Ordered some Apoxie Sculpt from Sprue Brothers..................Reasonably price........Shipping is dear however........... Next time, order directly from Aves, maybe they can save you a few bucks. oldthudman5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthudman5 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Lee..........Just checked Aves site (Avesstudio.com) and it appears to be frozen..........can't access any anything............................?????????????????????? Edited July 27, 2014 by oldthudman5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Claude, thanks for the heads up. I went and checked, the site is gone. I started to get panicky, as their stuff is THAT good! I found an archived page that showed that they are (were) getting a new page on July 23..... So, they seem to be in the midst of a move. The telephone number should be the same, and that is 1-800-261-2837. Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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