Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 14. Another great product from this company is the early style fuel dump at least found on the A-1 and C-2. My aircraft was sure to have it but the product came after main assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 15. The only other after-market material that was utilised was the excellent seat belts available from Eduard in either painted or unpainted finish. Not the perforated plate at the face of the rear gunners seat base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 16. After minimal filling and sanding the model was treated to that most excellent of products – Mr Surfaces 1200 – my favourite primer for a smooth decal friendly finish! After this two tins of Xtracolor RAF Night Black – excuse the irony – were emptied followed by highlighting with Xtracolor RLM 75 Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 17. My hope of the dinghy compartment breaking up the colour was not disappointed but I wish I could get that gold anodised look correct – the Revell Gold paint just doesn’t do it – help Alclad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 18. I love the closing stages of cockpit modelling and a Ju 88 C-2 is certainly a busy cockpit although it most probably had the standard pilot seat armour surround common at the time rather than just a bear seat. I was so glad I designed those cockpit decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 19. The very last thing I attempted was a crew entry ladder using lengths of 0.5mm Evergreen rod and some fabric for the dirt shield at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 20. With the model upside down you can see the crew ladder just resting on the edge of the gondola – perhaps I should have made it longer than 60mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 21. If you don’t add the push and pull rods that operate the rear gear bay doors their absence will be noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 22. The replacement window looks much better and more accurate – note also that the majority of these early C-2s and C-4s had side armour on the right side of the forward canopy only. You may also note the lack of extra antenna wires travelling down from the mast to the sides of the canopy, these warbirds had plain masts without attachment points for extra wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 23. These fuel stains were done using a cotton bud and some white spirit whilst the matt varnish was still drying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 24. The landing light had been pre-painted with a thin coat of yellow much earlier on in the build stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 25. Had to take this pic right at the very end as before this I had completely forgotten to add the dinghy lanyard, which was made using Aeroclub nylon thread, painted Karki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just a few general shots to close and thanks for all the encouraging comments along the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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