Brian79 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I felt like the Ta152 could have been much better in fit and surface detail. The skyraider, Horten and Arrow appear to be excellent. Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Bill Following along with great interest. Super progress for sure Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Still some minor details to pick out, but the front engine is finished. Rear is not for behind. Fifty parts for each, and they go together like a Swiss watch. Uncarina, Wurzacher and LSP_Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced Marine Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Beautiful work on a plane near and dear to me there Bill. I placed an order on Saturday for one of these. I'm following your work closely. Seeing the ZM kit built is almost as good as having in my hands. Come on USPS! I'm looking forward to seeing you progress. Bill_S and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Thanks, Spaced Marine! You'll enjoy this kit. Thus far, the only down side is the clear body parts - great if you want to build a see-through Do-335, but be forewarned... doing so will require removal of a LOT of ejector pin marks that would be hidden if the fuselage was painted. Spaced Marine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Very nice work Bill !! Hope you dirty them up some .......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Very nice work Bill !! Hope you dirty them up some .......Harv It still needs a wash or two, Harv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Looking fantastic Bill! Keep at it, it's going to look like it can fly someday! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 The engine looks sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Nose gear bay: Bomb bay: I thought it might be time for a test of center of gravity. I taped the fuselage together and placed items in their appropriate longitudinal spots. It's a tail sitter at the moment, but not by much. I usually leave a few things off the front at this stage; if I can get it to sit properly without the canopy glass, front prop and engine panels, she'll rest on all three wheels. Edited August 8, 2017 by Bill_S Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) A short update. A word of advice: when cementing the front engine exhaust shrouds (parts F52, F53) to the engine, it would be a wise thing to slide the radiator shroud (part G28) over them before the glue sets. The fit here is tight, and any misalignment of the shrouds will lead to issues further down the road. Red: exhaust shroud Blue: radiator shroud I'm not always one to follow instructions to the letter. Z-M has a note about properly cementing the front engine bearers to the bulkhead (part G22) forward of the ammo magazines. I chose not to install this bulkhead, and instead cemented the engine bearers to it prior to adding it to the main assembly. Because of the lead filling inside the engine, it allowed me to set the entire assembly on a flat surface while the cement dried. I then taped the fuselage halves in place and cemented the engine/bulkhead to the rest of the innards. It gave me a good place to apply a rubber band while the cement for this part dried. I set the entire fuselage over a vertical dowel while drying. That's it for now - go have a look at Iain's build! Edited August 8, 2017 by Bill_S Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nice work, Bill! Kev Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Great update Bill! On mine I fitted the firewall to the fuselage after the two halves were added - and the engine unit later - but there are several ways to skin the cat. Exhaust shrouds on mine fitted perfectly - but good advice there for those that follow with regard to checking fit of shrouds withing the radiator shroud. Have to say I've dry fitted and dry fitted and dry fitted virtually everything on mine - complex build up of assemblies and one error can be magnified as the assemblies grow. You may want to remove the primer from the wing root area - the fairings snap into place tightly - even a thin layer of paint may affect the fit. Like the way you've fitted the rear engine rear engine mount prior to engine - didn't think of that - but looks like it should work well! Iain Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Great update Bill! On mine I fitted the firewall to the fuselage after the two halves were added - and the engine unit later - but there are several ways to skin the cat. Exhaust shrouds on mine fitted perfectly - but good advice there for those that follow with regard to checking fit of shrouds withing the radiator shroud. Have to say I've dry fitted and dry fitted and dry fitted virtually everything on mine - complex build up of assemblies and one error can be magnified as the assemblies grow. You may want to remove the primer from the wing root area - the fairings snap into place tightly - even a thin layer of paint may affect the fit. Like the way you've fitted the rear engine rear engine mount prior to engine - didn't think of that - but looks like it should work well! Iain Thanks, Iain. I have feared putting the fuse halves in place until I'm absolutely certain she won't sit on her tail. I'll have to check fit of the wing roots; that clear plastic was driving my eyes batty and i had to do something! As far as the rear engine rear mount - that thing was a bit fiddly when I was test fitting. It's cemented to the base, but the base won't be cemented to the rest until I get the engine mounted. There are a few pipes that need to go on first. Lots of items get packed into that fuselage. Once I get that together, I think it will be quick work to get it looking like a Pfiel. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yup - you've definately broken the back of it - a downhill run from here! Iain Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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