DirkE Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Ok, back on track. Since my plan is to redo all those rivets, I thought its a good time to try out the stressed skin effect. I used a blade #15 and slightly scratched along the rivet/panel lines. Sanding is neccessary, since I filled up the rivets. I tried to get a subtle effect. With paint on it, its hard to see. Anyway. It took my around 30 min, to get one side done. So the other side and the wings...I should be done with this step within the next days (yeah, I also have a job, a wife and a 5yo daughter). And then I will start to add the rivets. Stil working on the engine from HPH. I think I will install this one (left one the photo, because it has more details). Dirk Edited January 28, 2018 by DirkE scvrobeson, jean luc, dennismcc and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 That engine support is a great idea DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Impressive! I just saw a thing on tin-canning the other day. Can't wait to see how it comes out! Gaz DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 done with filling up the rivets. So, some need to be filled up completly, so I can put those wet transfer rivets on top of them. Others are just filled up until they replicate the flush-riveting in the forward fuselage and trailing edges of the wings. With a bit more sanding it should look ok. Stress effects are very subtle. Dirk LSP_Kevin, MikeMaben, Gazzas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) started to set the rivets. This is the "work" of around 3 hours. Different sizes go down well. I don´t know how it will look once painted, but so far I have a good feeling. Rivets up front (to the right) are flushed not raised. Some horizonzal ones are still missing. Dirk Edited February 7, 2018 by DirkE Gazzas and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 That's just lovely! I filled all of mine with CA and sanded the fuselage smooth except for the panel lines themselves as all the sanding reduced them nicely. Came out really nice, but totally put me off going any further when I looked at those big wings.....should have done what you did! Keep up the great work it inspires me to look at the wings again, LOL Cheers Anthony DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 finished with the one side. The rivets that are still missing, will be added once the fuselage is glued together. Dirk Out2gtcha, Vandy 1 VX 4, scvrobeson and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 WOW! Lots and LOTS of work! Great job here DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Gosh that will be keeping you off the streets for a while. Cheers Dennis DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShangriLa Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Very nice work Dirk! It's coming along very nicely! I'm curious how those flush rivets will turn out. I like the idea. I've thought about taking the rivet tool from UMM - USA and doing them individually which would be a never ending task it seems. I'll have to experiment with your method. What did you do to get the flush groove in the rivets? DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I am taking lots of notes....thank you! Just awesome DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Most impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Very nice work Dirk! It's coming along very nicely! I'm curious how those flush rivets will turn out. I like the idea. I've thought about taking the rivet tool from UMM - USA and doing them individually which would be a never ending task it seems. I'll have to experiment with your method. What did you do to get the flush groove in the rivets? I used Perfect Plastic Putty, since its easy to remove with water. So I filled up the rivet holes with that putty, waited 3-5 minutes and wiped the excess of the surface with a moist cloth or q-tip. While doing that, I used a little pressure on the rivets and removed some putty in those holes. That way they were not level with the rest of the surface and a bit recessed. Feel free to ask more questions. But since this is the first time I am doing this, I am not an expert. The final result will tell us if this way I choose is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Lots of focus there. 'I don´t know how it will look once painted' Not that I know so much, but I do. There are too many indentations to expect perfection after the first draft. Paint the area to see what it will look like before you put on the rivets. Then sand over it as many times as needed. Then sand again to expose the rivet pattern. Then lay your rivets. I've got the t-shirt. Good luck. Sincerely, Mark . DirkE and alaninaustria 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 That riveting work is outstsnding. the finished product will look absolutely amazing. Keep it up, this is a great build. DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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