Longbow_06 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Well, work has been ongoing through most of the day. I was able to get the fuselage together, and the lower wings together. I have to say that I’m impressed with the fit. The instrument panel was rather tricky, and I think I’d do a few things differently with the next build. Model_Monkey, Out2gtcha and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Can’t see much at all in the pit lol. It’s rather dark in there. I have to touch up some paint. Out2gtcha, Model_Monkey and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 The extent of the wing gaps. Very minimal. And the the usual gap I’ve seen on other builds. Model_Monkey, HerculesPA_2, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 RLM 75 for the cockpit is good, A dark grey, but all other inside parts, like the wheelwells would be RLM 2, A greygreen color. Vallejo has it in there Airbrushcolors. You are doing very well, Keep up the good work. Theo Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 44 minutes ago, Theo said: RLM 75 for the cockpit is good, A dark grey, but all other inside parts, like the wheelwells would be RLM 2, A greygreen color. Vallejo has it in there Airbrushcolors. You are doing very well, Keep up the good work. Theo Thanks, Theo !! pretty sure I can live with the wheel wells now, but the next one I’ll make sure is right lol. I’m having to learn a lot again. And it’s a challenge. Im not happy with the cockpit seat at all, and it’s one area I’ll improve on next time. Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrman Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Hi Lee, I use Vallejo Model Air paints exclusively. I think your problem is mixing them with IPA. I use their own thinner and the paint dries very tough. Even DI water would be better than alcohol. Dave Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, mbrman said: Hi Lee, I use Vallejo Model Air paints exclusively. I think your problem is mixing them with IPA. I use their own thinner and the paint dries very tough. Even DI water would be better than alcohol. Dave I think they may have some of the thinner at Hobby Lobby... I’ll take a look tomorrow. I tried to get the Tamiya paint, but no where around here stocks it. Thanks, Dave !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 The Focke-Wulf is coming out very nicely! Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 A lot of pix showing 190’s landed show the elevators slightly raised. Thought id incorporate this in the build. Pretty simple to do in this kit. Out2gtcha and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 And, the finished tail. Gazzas, LSP_Kevin and nmayhew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Getting there slooowly.... Gazzas, LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 I got side tracked, and so excited that no serious issues developed, that I decided to close the engine up. Im hoping, but doubtful, that the painting goes as easy as the build. The engine hood fit was a pain to get straight, but I’m pretty happy with it, right now. Next... On to small bits. LSP_Kevin, Trak-Tor and Gazzas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 The kit gives a choice of early or late wheels. I went for the late, with no tread. LSP_Kevin, Gazzas and HerculesPA_2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Very nice! Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmoran Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I use the same magnifier that Brian (Out2gtcha) showed. One problem is that after only a few months, the lens easily pops out of the connector on the frame if bumped. I am going to try wrapping a little tape around the connection point on the lens to see if that helps. The other problem is adjusting the lens so it is in the right plane in front of my eyes after moving it away to look at something farther away. It moves in two axes, and I have to pay attention to make sure the lens isn't canted when moving it back in front of my eyes. Plenty of lens cleaner or IPA with a microfiber cloth or lens-safe tissues is also a must with these magnifiers due to having to touch the lens to move it. Your cockpit is looking very good. Bill Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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