1/48 He 51B-2 Float Plane - Seaplanes / Floatplanes of WWII

[N4521U]

Thanks guys, very much appreciated all your comments.

Today fitted the engine cover. Edges had to be sanded a bit to come even with the side panels. Notice some white over the prop, it was a bit shallow there so had to add a bit of styrene to make it flush. Have to look a bit closer at refrence photos to see if the top cover is split.

I sailor on.

 

[Wayne Little]

Nicely done Bill..!

 

[Crimea_River]

I agree. Good attention to detail.

 

[Wurger]

 

[mikewint]

Agreed, very nice Bill, like those metal MGs, so much nicer than the plastic....Dog-gone-it now yuse guys is gonna have me buying those extra

 

[N4521U]

Mike, it is catching.................. never used the things I have gotten Adicted to in here....... Baaaaaad examples they are.

And accuracy.......... why oh why. Sometimes it's the most disturbing part of these builds. One could spend a lifetime researching before building. Then in My case, it's almost After the fact. I have been awondering about the "wires" between the wings.

Then I just now found LSP forums (Large Scale Planes). Turns out they are in fact flat rod! I have found thirty nine photos of Real airplanes on their site. And it is confirmed with pictures. Amongst other things, a photo of one out of the water on Two dollies, with cast iron wheels. The top cowling is aplit in two, front to back and the top air intake is attached!

Here I go again......... cut it of, put it on!!!!! dammit.

 

[Wayne Little]

Agreed, very nice Bill, like those metal MGs, so much nicer than the plastic....Dog-gone-it now yuse guys is gonna have me buying those extra

In some cases Mike they are are a must, the plastic sometimes just doesn't cut it...

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far Bill!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Seem to remember seeing those shaped rod/wires before Bill, thick at the front and tapered back, aerodynamic thinking possibly.

Got to agree about the MG/Cannon as well, once bitten…………………..nothing else will do even if there is only a little peek-a-boo out the wing or nose.

 

[rochie]

great work Bill

 

[N4521U]

No idea how I can possibly make a shaped rod at this scale. May have to settle for round styrene sticks.

Nevertheless I've been at it today. In the bunch of photos I found, the compass in the wing is actually behind a ring, and has a shround over the top. So styrene at work again.

Did a couple of tie down rings on the bow of the floats. Paint next.

Drilled holes in the side panels for the exhausts. Just to ensure better adhesion. Filed the top ends to fit the holes. Then glued them to the backing brace, not to the side panels, that will happen After painting.

I sailor on

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Perfect looking tie-down rings old chap.

 

[Wildcat]

Nice detailing Bill!

 

[mikewint]

Agreed, really nice Bill...I still won't go that far...yet...Oh crepe you guys

 

[Wurger]

With all.

 

[Crimea_River]

Like your style Bill.

 

[Wayne Little]

I DO like that, nicely done Bill.

 

[ccheese]

No doubt about it, Bill. You do good work !

Charles

 

[T Bolt]

Very nice work Bill. Love the rings on the floats

 

[destrozas]

great job on those details bill, very nice and laborious