LSP_Kevin Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Terrific progress, Dennis! Kev Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Glad to see this one back in the works! Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Owens Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Certainly is “Museum Quality” Great that it will be displayed to a wider audience! Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Thanks everyone! I just love the look of German nightfighters. They are elegant, yet quite sinister. Working on this beast has also started the itch of the Dragon/AIMS Bf-110G-4 conversion as well... we'll see if I itch it. Maybe I should get a few kits off the bench first :-p - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Edited October 8, 2021 by Dennis7423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nice work Dennis and good to see this one back on the bench. I think I am stuck at the same point as you deciding how to deal with the cockpit glazing after sanding the life out of the aims resin! While you decide how to deal with the canopy issues the 110 G-4 conversation will definitely take your mind off the G-6 for sure! Regards. Andy blackbetty, scvrobeson, dutik and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Hi @Dennis7423 One of my favorite a/c, it looks great! Very good job indeed. I used Pastor John's/AIMS sets to convert my A-4 to a C-6, fully agree that it is really nice stuff. I had the same nose/fuselage issues though...modelling... As far as the canopy "conversion" goes, I had the same issue in converting to a C-6 (no forward Mg through the windshield) My approach was to first sand off all the asymmetric framing, then use a mirrored template made from Tamiya tape of the opposite side windshield. I use that then to use as cut lines to cut out the canopy part, and make an insert from clear acetate. Frames were built up in paint using Mr. Surfacer. Here's the final result. Not perfect, but very passable All the best with the build, can't wait to see her finished!!!!! Iain O.W, dutik, Pastor John and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 4:07 PM, monthebiff said: I think I am stuck at the same point as you deciding how to deal with the cockpit glazing after sanding the life out of the aims resin! I am actually kicking myself a bit, especially after seeing Iain's transformation, because I was thinking of doing the same thing this morning! However, I have already cut out the kit's original strange-shaped window, in preparation for completely replacing it. The things you do before learning the canopy is essentially symmetrical :-p But, we progress forward! I'll figure something out. I unfortunately, too, did not get a clean vacform canopy from Pastor John. I'll need to try and source another kit canopy, which will be no small task. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA 12 hours ago, IainM said: All the best with the build, can't wait to see her finished!!!!! Iain, what a beaut! And a wonderful conversion of the kit piece. Wish I would have done mine the same, but I'll have to figure out an alternative. Dohh! - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA IainM and MikeMaben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus2000 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Hi Ian. Really a great job both for the cockpit and for the rest, even if you have painted the fuselage I see that you have already the antennas of the fug202 mounted this terrify me, when I built mine in 1/48 I mounted them at the last after I had firmly glued the plane to the base and even then I got a cold sweat in mounting them. Even today when I take it in my hand I always have the fear of folding something. I continue to follow you with a lot of interest Dennis7423 and IainM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Since It's been about a year since I posted an update on this beasty, I suppose it's time! When I left you all last, I was at a standstill trying to figure out how to convert the windscreen. I'm not any good with vac-form parts, and I was not successful in converting the kit pieces. Well, Ali at Aerocraft came to the rescue, and created a resin replacement armored windscreen. Hooray! I could finally move forward. It's a lovely piece... some careful trimming under the front edges to match the curvature of the forward fuselage, and it dropped right into place. A quick dip in Future, and the clarity matched that of the kit clear parts for the rear canopy perfectly. You can see in these photos too the CMK Ju-88C-6 nose piece that I grafted on, as the AIMS piece did not fit properly. A little more fettling with it and you won't be able to tell the difference (I hope). Now that the front canopy is sorted out, some trimming will bring the rear canopy on the build shortly. Finishing up the MG 131 for the rear gunner, too. Today also afforded me the opportunity to affix the horizontal tailplanes, and I have begun the seam work process on the fuselage, which on this build, is quite time consuming. I'll continue to tackle the wings and engine nacelles next, too. I had hoped to use the AIMS engine nacelles, but mine were badly off kilter, and both engines tilted in towards the fuselage! So, I am converting the kit nacelles using some of the bits from the AIMS set to give the appearance of the correct engine variation. As always, comments and critiques are welcome! Thanks for checking in! - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Edited November 26, 2022 by Dennis7423 Isar 30/07, denders, MikeMaben and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Nice progress, Dennis! Glad to see it back on the bench. Kev Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Very nice Dennis and good yo see your build back on the bench! Regards. Andy Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Excellent progress Dennis! Glad you have the canopy sorted. It’s a great looking build. Cheers, Tom Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 That is looking good! That armoured windscreen that @Pastor John sorted for you looks great! Enjoy the seam work! Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Glad you got the build off the rocks. Carry on! Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Nice come back! I too have this conversion set. I was controlling plow ahead with the wind screen same as you did. The vac part looks ok but it looks different when compared to the rear canopy. I will send an email to John to see what he can do. Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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