sandbagger Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Hi all, I've dry brushed the metal corrugations of the wings, fin, rudder and tail plane, plus the struts, to give an effect of paint wear over Duraluminium. The fin support struts, tail skid and aileron control rods have also been added. The lower wing and struts are fitted as is the engine. Now onto the fitting of the upper wing, Mike Paulpk, Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Kevin and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hi all, Ask me how I know The upper wing, although hollow, is still a relatively heavy and large piece of the model. As such, when attached to just the four outer struts, it will move and twist until the four inboard struts are fitted, which will make the fit of the wing more rigid. Until then the upper wing can easily shear away from the four outer struts!! Therefore it’s best to restrain upper wing movement as much as possible for the remaining construction of the model. I used sponge packing pieces inserted between the wings, held in place by elastic bands around the wings and packing. Mike Renegade, Landrotten Highlander, scvrobeson and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Sounds like a bit of a tense situation, but it looks like you got it sorted out. Hope it's smooth sailing the rest of the way on the build and weathering. It looks great so far Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Hi all, The Junkers J.1 model is now complete apart from the propeller and exhaust stack, which are on their way from the Ukraine. Here are the figures to accompany the aircraft. I just have a refueling drum to finish. As usual I'll post completed shots once the model is on its display base, Mike themongoose, chukw, John1 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Nice! Looking forward to the finished vignette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hi all, Final pieces for the Junkers display. Medium size German refuel trolley ('Aviattic' ATTR011) and ladder from 'Modelkasten' figure set (B), Mike Paulpk, Panzerwomble, John1 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Great work, Mike! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 Hi all, Just an update. The Junkers J.1 is still waiting for its propeller and exhaust to arrive from Ukraine. They've been in transit since the 6th so I'm hoping they'll arrive soon. Once they do I'll be able to post photographs of the completed model, Mike LSP_Kevin, scvrobeson, Landrotten Highlander and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 Hi all, Completed model shots are now up in the 'Ready for Inspection' page, Mike Dpgsbody55, Fanes, Rockie Yarwood and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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