LSP_Kevin Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Great to see this back again, Torben! What you've done so far looks great in my opinion. Kev TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Wat a great looking plane this is. The kit requires a lot of perserverance but I think it is in capable hands. TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 The top and base of the fuselage fully joined I filled the large gaps with Milliput and following a few rounds of sanding, refilling, priming I finally reached the stage where I could start thinking about adding some surface detail. Before I can add the distinctive radiators I needed to start the wing to body fillets. First the shape was masked up using flexible electricians tape: Then my usual technique of Mr Surfacer 500 using several layers - I was too heavy handed my first attempt and ended up with a gloopy mess so had to completely redo everything! Once fully dry it was then sanded back to the tape height: The tape then removed - really happy with this effect - I just have to top and tail the join across the fuselage but I’ll do that after I’ve fitted the legs and blended that all in. More a bit later Torben Gazzas, Trak-Tor, Alain Gadbois and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Talking of radiators I felt both the supplied etched and resin versions weren’t up to scratch. Apart from being a bit small, the former was angular in profile, the resin version too vague and inaccurate so using half round sections of Evergreen a started to create my own . Much better and the size is accurate - This will also allow me to curve around the fuselage and add rivets should I take that challenge on. That’s me pretty much up to date with the build. I have to admit after my very trying experience with the ailerons I’m not 100% sure how I’m going to get on with re-scribing all the engine panels - I’ll have to grasp that particular nettle when I’m seriously in the mood for punishment. Thanks for looking Torben Trak-Tor, LSP_Kevin and Alain Gadbois 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Torben, The wing fillets came out beautifully. Thanks for the lesson! Those radiators look cool! Gaz TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thx Gaz, Kev, Juraj and Fvdm. On 2/16/2019 at 10:09 PM, Fvdm said: Wat a great looking plane this is. The kit requires a lot of perserverance but I think it is in capable hands. I couldn’t resist a quick reminder what I’m actually building... Just a quick dry fit so the legs are a little off but you get the picture; You’re right - she’s a great looking plane... just being a bit of a “madame” to put together!!! Torben williamj, Out2gtcha, Rockie Yarwood and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Wow, super cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffH Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Wow! Those radiators are just perfect! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Bump, Any progress on this superb build Torben? Regards. Andy TorbenD, Trak-Tor and Gazzas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Mighty impressive build! I wish someone would release injected plastic kits of the Schneider Cup racers in 1/24. Alain Gadbois and TorbenD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/28/2019 at 8:40 PM, monthebiff said: Bump, Any progress on this superb build Torben? Regards. Andy Thanks for the complement Andy! - feeling guilty about this one as she stares down at me from her work stand but as per my Winkle Brown P39 build I’ve had to have a longish modelling break mainly due to other pesky life stuff getting in the way. I’m hoping to come back to both as the nights get a little longer. On 9/29/2019 at 1:03 PM, Archer Fine Transfers said: Mighty impressive build! I wish someone would release injected plastic kits of the Schneider Cup racers in 1/24. Cheers Woody - much appreciated - 1/24 racers? Now that would be a proper treat! As N219 was the only one not flush riveted so may well be using some of your marvelous products as part of the mix ;-) Torben Trak-Tor and monthebiff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 13 hours ago, TorbenD said: Cheers Woody - much appreciated - 1/24 racers? Now that would be a proper treat! As N219 was the only one not flush riveted so may well be using some of your marvelous products as part of the mix ;-) Torben The Archer rivets that you have probably aren't the best choice for that aircraft, and I believe that you purchased them before we released them specifically for aircraft. If you want to, I'd have no problem exchanging them for the new sheets. PM me if you're interested. Man, I cannot believe no one has ever done a large scale M.C. 72. TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Thanks Woody - most kind - PM sent Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Torben, I've signed up here just so I can say thanks for posting up such a brilliant build thread. I'm currently tackling the AMP 1/48 scale version (over on Britmodeller) and the instructions have some howling errors in them. Your thread has put me straight on several points. Mike. TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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