monthebiff Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, Thunnus said: Nice update on the Henschel build, Andy! Z-M kits (in my limited experience anyway) require very careful fitment of internal parts so that they don't compound and add up to bigger fit issues as you get the external components. So when you stumble onto a vague fit, it's nervous time! How are the canopy masks that Z-M provides? One thing I hate is to have a mask lift during the painting process and Z-M uses a masking material that I am not familiar with. Hi John, cant agree more on the fit issues and the internal cockpit tub to fuselage is a very good fit but you then have a large proportion of the assembly out front waiting for the external panels to go on which is very, very flimsy indeed. With regards to the masks used by ZM they are of the vinyl type and in this kit have worked beautifully with no lifting, usually I shy away from vinyl masks due to the lifting issues you mention. Hope that helps. Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Andy, I think you have done a great job with all those tricky front fuselage parts. I see by your pictures that it all came together nicely in the end. Alain monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Loving the work that you’re doing Andy. Your style of modelling epitomises precision, organisation and care. However the fact that you have “issues” with the kit is slightly worrying for those less competent and experienced to my mind. Edited January 6, 2020 by mozart Spooky56, Uncarina and monthebiff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Looking great, Andy! Looking forward to seeing more. Radu monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Radub said: Looking great, Andy! Looking forward to seeing more. Radu Radu, are you going to make Romanian decals for this? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Peter O said: Radu, are you going to make Romanian decals for this? Peter Yes, I am waiting for them to arrive from the printer. Radu shepard, LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, Radub said: Yes, I am waiting for them to arrive from the printer. Radu Excellent! I'll be watching for them. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 8:02 PM, mozart said: Loving the work that you’re doing Andy. Your style of modelling epitomises precision, organisation and care. However the fact that you have “issues” with the kit is slightly worrying for those less competent and experienced to my mind. Very kind words indeed Max, I have tried to take car in bringing this together and a little disappointed in a number of areas regarding fit, some maybe self inflicted but there are various areas that could be better but I guess this is what you get with such a breakdown of parts. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Some more progress made on the Henschel with the various gaps etc filled and cleaned up around the nose followed by fitting the engines, nacelles and cowls. The engine cowls are superbly moulded with a little filler at the bottom but a perfect seam on the top which disappears with a few swipes with the sanding stick. Regards. Andy Landrotten Highlander, Dany Boy, Alain Gadbois and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Nice! Really looking forward to getting my copy of this kit once the B-3 comes out. You are doing wonderful work here! monthebiff and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 terrific work for sure! cheers shep monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 This is turning out to be a spectacular build Andy. The engine cowlings look great monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Nice! Really looking forward to getting my copy of this kit once the B-3 comes out. You are doing wonderful work here! You will enjoy it Brian, a couple of areas are a little annoying but a great kit, a Pak 40 slung under it will look real good when you get your hands on one. Regards. Andy Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, Troy Molitor said: This is turning out to be a spectacular build Andy. The engine cowlings look great Hi Troy, those engine cowls are really really good and an excellent fit and super thin as well. Regards. Andy Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Last bits added to the fuselage this evening prior to undercoat, control surfaces added followed by radiators, all an excellent fit. The inner control surfaces are made from two parts which need a big seam line filling which is a real pain. and after a couple of filling and sanding sessions A few rough areas need sorting during final prep before an undercoat but very happy all in all. Regards. Andy Landrotten Highlander, Victor K2, Tommy Osvald sorensen and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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