Gisbod Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, dodgem37 said: A dab of liquid cement will smooth things out. Sincerely, Mark Hey Mark, just did that and it worked a treat! Funny how you forget the basics sometimes.. thanks Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Good work so far. IMO still the best of the old series. I bought the Heller release just a few days ago. Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks Erwin, So far, I certainly don’t have any complaints! Having cleaned up the parts for the engine, I can only say, what a great job Airfix have done here. Despite it being from the 70’s it puts many modern kits to shame. It will look good straight out of the box, or be a great start for the super detailer. I will add my usual generic detail. Again, as with the cockpit, I shall probably add the wiring and piping after she’s painted. Here’s how she looks in the flesh: And a few goodies arrived today in the post.. I’m leaning towards the standard European option on the masks? Thanks, Guy Gazzas, Victor K2, F-4Phanwell and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Awesome progress so far. Despite the astounding levels of flash, I always find myself drawn to these old kits. I find them hard work, but so rewarding when completed. Cheers, Tom. Gisbod and coogrfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) On 3/12/2019 at 2:12 PM, Tomjw said: Awesome progress so far. Despite the astounding levels of flash, I always find myself drawn to these old kits. I find them hard work, but so rewarding when completed. Cheers, Tom. Hi Tom, I totally agree, there’s something satisfying about these kits. I made the old Revell 1/28 Fokker Triplane and despite it being from 1958, had great fun making stuff for the cockpit etc. Just a quick one on the HGW belts - damn, these are so lovely: I've nearly finished the cockpit and engine. Will post photos shortly. Guy Edited March 14, 2019 by Gisbod Alain Gadbois, KiwiZac, Victor K2 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeds Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 "I’ve added seat cushions from Milliput, the gunners seat would really give you a sore a***" I believe the crew sat on their parachutes. coogrfan, Gisbod and williamj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Great work Guy on the Airfix Kit. I am impressed by the quality of this kit in spit of its age! As for the markings, I have an inclination for the desert scheme, but if you make just one Stuka, the European version is perhaps the most typical and representative option. Alain Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Smeds said: "I’ve added seat cushions from Milliput, the gunners seat would really give you a sore a***" I believe the crew sat on their parachutes. Yes, good point. Although I have seen a period photo with cushions in... 4 hours ago, Alain Gadbois said: Great work Guy on the Airfix Kit. I am impressed by the quality of this kit in spit of its age! As for the markings, I have an inclination for the desert scheme, but if you make just one Stuka, the European version is perhaps the most typical and representative option. Alain Thanks Alain. Still undecided! I’ve just about finished the cockpit. A couple of odds and bobs to add. The HGW seat belts really bring it up a notch. Apart from that, I really haven’t added that much which I think is testament to the kit. Hair spray for the wear and tear. Generic placards from Airscale. Guy Edited March 14, 2019 by Gisbod jgrease, TorbenD, patricksparks and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyman1 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Gee that's nice mate love way this is coming together Guy Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 49 minutes ago, Guyman1 said: Gee that's nice mate love way this is coming together Guy Thanks Guy I’ve finished the engine - minus plumbing, which I’ll do as it gets fixed in place on joining the fuselage. Again, you have to marvel at this, nearly, 50 year old kit. There aren’t many better engines that I’ve come across barring Tamiya & Wingnuts all these years on. So how you see it here is effectively how it comes out of the box. The only change I’ve made is to hollow out the air filter (it was moulded solid) and add a mesh to add some depth. Still some more weathering to go but I’ll do that in situ once the plumbing’s done. I’m going to have the lower panel in place so I won’t go overboard with detail on the base of the engine. I prefer this look as it keeps the overall shape of the aircraft at the front. Thanks, Guy ps I was going to replace the ignition wires but the plastic parts seemed pretty good to me - and they are separate, not moulded on like most kit engines I’ve come across. Shawn M, GMK, Erwin and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Very cool... Im still amazed by how good this older kit is really. Cool stuff! Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 That is really nice! It will look amazing with added plumbing; hard to believe how old this kit is. Stands up pretty darn well with the new Airfix 1/24th kits. Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Egad that looks nice! Love the exhaust coloring. Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Thanks Brian, Ray and er.. the mongoose I’m on a roll at the moment and can’t leave the kit alone. It’s just too much fun! Airfix does give the option of showing off the gun bays and I’m doing just that on one side. I’ve added a little detail and I’ve used a Master Barrel MG as a 21st century twist. It really is a huge leap over the kit part. Cheers, Guy Edited March 16, 2019 by Gisbod Gazzas, Erwin, Shawn M and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Terrific work, Guy! Looks great so far. Kev Gisbod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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