Out2gtcha Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Wow, excellent work John! Having just completed a couple of OOB ZM engines myself, I'm really impressed with their OOB detail. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 What Brian said!! I would not be covering up that engine, and would probably make a cowling open, or posed open. I really want the H-0 kit, especially after following your build, so I'm hoping ZM will re-release it. Cheers, Michael Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thanks for the comments everyone! The engine will most likely be covered up. I'm not a fan of cowling open poses and I don't think I'll have the option of removable panels. That's one of the reasons why I'm photo-documenting the engines at this stage! Initial rough fit of engine to fuselage has indicated some minor alignment issues. Without constant pressure (or glue), the four rear attachment points of the engine bearers will not stay seated... the engine is skewed upwards. I'm pretty sure glue will take of it and the engine cowling panels will also force alignment but I'm taking a closer look at it right now. Dpgsbody55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackyracer Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 9:25 AM, Radub said: Superglue is great for filling panel lines. If you leave it a long time it may become harder so the "secret" is to sand it as soon as it cures. Scribing a good line over plastic and putty and plastic again (or even plastic-to-resin) is always problematic when using a "trenching" tool. For that kind of situations I designed this tool that works in a different way: you need to use it like a "file" by moving it back-and-forth a couple times to get a panel line. Because this "files" away material rather than "digging", it avoids the issue with scribing over dissimilar materials. http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=77_110&products_id=734 HTH Radu I have these files and can vouch for their fine quality. I only started using them on the 262 and IXc but both times they make a much neater and cleaner line, whether you are re-installing or making fresh. Radub, D.B. Andrus and Thunnus 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Hate to keep tempting everyone with these prototype landing gear but I've received a new set for the Z-M Ta152H kit. Easier to clean/paint than the metal legs and will be much stronger than the plastic legs. Also, no painting required for the shiny oleo section so one less thing to worry about. Looks like another winner! Uncarina, Troy Molitor, Alain Gadbois and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, Thunnus said: Hate to keep tempting everyone with these prototype landing gear but I've received a new set for the Z-M Ta152H kit. Easier to clean/paint than the metal legs and will be much stronger than the plastic legs. Also, no painting required for the shiny oleo section so one less thing to worry about. Looks like another winner! I like that gear, sorry if I missed where you got them from? Thunnus and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Daywalker said: I like that gear, sorry if I missed where you got them from? Sorry for being unclear! I was sent prototype landing gear replacements from a nice chap who is interested in offering these to the public. He wanted some input and gave me the ok to share them on my builds on the condition that he be kept anonymous for the time being while he worked out the kinks in his production. I used these legs first on my Hasegawa Bf109K-4 build... And he has graciously sent me more legs including a set for my Revell Bf109G-6/AS build and this Z-M Ta152H build. I think he's preparing to launch his products VERY SOON. I wouldn't be surprised if LSP members didn't find something out by the end of this week. That's all I can say for now! Landrotten Highlander, Uncarina, Michael931080 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Thunnus said: Sorry for being unclear! I was sent prototype landing gear replacements from a nice chap who is interested in offering these to the public. He wanted some input and gave me the ok to share them on my builds on the condition that he be kept anonymous for the time being while he worked out the kinks in his production. I used these legs first on my Hasegawa Bf109K-4 build... And he has graciously sent me more legs including a set for my Revell Bf109G-6/AS build and this Z-M Ta152H build. I think he's preparing to launch his products VERY SOON. I wouldn't be surprised if LSP members didn't find something out by the end of this week. That's all I can say for now! aaahhhhhhh, the suspense, the suspense, they are killing us........ sneaky little Hobbitses, we hates them Edited January 27, 2020 by Landrotten Highlander D.B. Andrus and Thunnus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Hey John, just curious to know if the bottom of the gear legs have a metal axel 90degrees to the chrome oleo strut? Perhaps the bottom resin piece is glued in place with the axel to the oleo at the bottom? I’m just curious to know how strong the bottom of the gear leg is fabricated? D Bellis and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 41 minutes ago, Troy Molitor said: Hey John, just curious to know if the bottom of the gear legs have a metal axel 90degrees to the chrome oleo strut? Perhaps the bottom resin piece is glued in place with the axel to the oleo at the bottom? I’m just curious to know how strong the bottom of the gear leg is fabricated? Hey Troy! There is metal from the end of the attachment tab through to the end of the wheel axle. Based on what I was told, the "core" is a continuous piece of piano wire strung through 2 pieces of stainless steel tubing with resin cast around that core. I'm sure the mystery maker can clarify the fabrication process further in due time. Landrotten Highlander, Troy Molitor, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 John, legs, engine, it’s all good! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks for the clarification, very interested in some of these for myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Well when they do hit the market hope he makes a ton because just on this forum prob sell out of them Michael931080 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 16 hours ago, Thunnus said: Hey Troy! There is metal from the end of the attachment tab through to the end of the wheel axle. Based on what I was told, the "core" is a continuous piece of piano wire strung through 2 pieces of stainless steel tubing with resin cast around that core. I'm sure the mystery maker can clarify the fabrication process further in due time. CORRECTION... to impart the correct angles into the piano wire, it is split into two pieces. The gear below is for the Hasegawa 109 kit. Landrotten Highlander, rafju, Alain Gadbois and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Thunnus said: CORRECTION... to impart the correct angles into the piano wire, it is split into two pieces. The gear below is for the Hasegawa 109 kit. you the mistery maker? if so, please tell us what is in the pipeline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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