Out2gtcha Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks Hakan! Worked on mocking up where the rear sand intake filter was going to set: More work and pictures to come, I spent tonight assembling the wings, and working on the landing gear. Man, with the longer wing tips on, this plane is BIG. Trak-Tor, jimbo, spacewolf and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Got the wings glued together, and per the A-2 Trop designation it used new weapon aiming systems, enlarged DB603M engines, and longer/ reinforced wings, I used the extented longer wingtips. I slipped the wings on to see where I was, and then busted out the G-Factor gear. I initially though I wasn't going to use them, as I thought I could just use the OOB fork and gear with my own oleo strut, but I definitely did NOT like the look of the smaller A-0 wheel and fork, and wanted to use the larger front tire of the B series Do-335. I really wanted to turn the front nose wheel to add some interest, but I quickly discovered that trying to bend or otherwise turn the G-Factor gear was not worth the risk. It was then, that I figured out that the G-Factor gear was for the B-2/6 and had the larger single sided fork for the larger front tire, so I decided to go with that. The stance looks pretty good here right out of the package, and in my eye will only get better once the larger MLG wheels are put on with the slightly smaller nose wheel. Fit of the wings is pretty good. The fit of the G-Factor gear is quite loose and the angles of all the gear here is really off as all 3 gear are just loosely setting in position: Next up, I took the wings back off, so I could get the landing light straightened out. It was not much of anything OOB, so I boxed in all three sides with plastic card, so all seems were hidden, then added a PE sheet for the back for two rounded lights (I didnt like the look of the normal square ones) and added two thing-a-ma-bobs from the watch bits I got off E-bay. The light fixture is canted a bit, so as to stay level with the ground, as apposed to level with the dihedral of the wings. Later I will add a center post and some glass for the lights using my UV gel "Bondic" pen: The beginnings of a first a spritz of MRP chrome: Again, seemingly MUCH better looking IRL than I can get in pics. More tonight, as Im working toward getting the MLG wheel wells buttoned up and decent without spending TOO much time on them, or going TOO crazy with them. jimbo, BiggTim, Erwin and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 going fast here almost there for the paint looks graet to me Mark Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks Mark! Its coming together WAY faster than I had anticipated. I think partly due to the excellent fit of the kit itself, and partly due to how well I now feel, and can sit at the bench as long as I like. kkarlsen, Kagemusha, Martinnfb and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Coming together nicely Brian; love the landing light rework, great detail! Regarding the following: “ The fit of the G-Factor gear is quite loose” I’ve been curious about the G-Factor parts fit; they look to be cast from the kit parts (I assume from wax copies). Shrinkage is always an issue; your comment above had me digging out the gear for my B-25 build: the mounting lug of the G-Factor B-25 main gear is ~ .008” smaller than the kit gear, so definitely some sloppiness, but nothing that a few shims from thin strip styrene won’t take care of. Interestingly enough the nose gear leg seems spot on. I’d bet you have similar results here. But the brass (or is it bronze?) gear is the way to go. Jimbo Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Thanks Jimbo. Yeah, the fit is bit loose, and like you, had a similar issue with the gear for my B-25. The fit here is loose, but fortunately the back of the well in all 3 cases acts like a stop for the gear. I think some careful placement and some JB Weld aught to take care of it. You are right, the brass gear is the way to go for larger models in my book. In the case of the HKM Do-335, you might not even need brass gear, but I really did not like the the double fork/smaller nose wheel combo. The G-Factor Do-335 gear I'm using is actually for the B model Do-335. jimbo and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Yup really coming on like a train, great to hear your health has greatly improved. Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'm really enjoying this build Brian and the "what if" logic that you are applying to it, fascinating stuff. Also pleased to read that your improved back is a significant factor in your build rate and enjoyment. Long may it continue! Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Thanks boys. Its nice to be able to sit and stand as needed and not think twice about it. Odd actually, as there was a point some months back where the pain was so intense I wondered if my life would ever return to normal. The fit of this model is stellar and its a nice change to be able to forge ahead as needed and just as I like......never done that before so its fun. Thanks to a generous LSP member I now have a solution coming for my want to get additional cooling to the rear engine for the harsh, hot and intense combat conditions it would be enduring. I'm going to install two small scoops forward of the rear engine, high on each side of the fuselage, with the air exiting out of channel that meets the main radiator tunnel out the back. These will also get trop type screens. Shawn M, Alain Gadbois, BloorwestSiR and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Looking good Brian Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Really enjoying this build Brian! Dan Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Brian, JUST found your build and it is amazing! Man, you are clipping through it too! I have the same kit but holding on to it for now. Looking good and LOVE your research and your adds. Great work! Chris Martinnfb and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Super cool Brian! I've been following along and enjoying each update. Beautiful workmanship and attention to detail. Cant wait to see the paint on! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Great work Brian. Can't wait to see your cooling scoops in place. Carl Martinnfb and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraic Conway Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I'm enjoying this too Brian; keep the posts coming! Padraic Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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