Airfix 1:72 scale He 177

[Capt. Vick]

Graham,

No fee accepted. That's what we do around here. But, like I said just let me double check before you thank me.

Regards, Jim

 

[Capt. Vick]

As I suspected I have it. Send me the USA address in a PM or to my personal E-mail (if it's listed), along with your full name. Now two things: Do yourself a favor and go to the Falcon Clear-Vax website and download the instructions for set # 9, Luftwaffe Bombers WW2 (this will help, believe me) and second - Don't Screw Up cutting them out! You only have one shot at this unfortunately. Good luck brother and keep posting pictures.

Jim

 

[Wurger]

I keep my fingers crossed.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Here they are just waiting for an address from you. May need a wipe and a dip in some Future floor polish.

 

[fubar57]

Outstanding offer Jim.

Geo

 

[Capt. Vick]

People have done for me. You should know that George. You sent me an issue of Wings or Airpower for free that helped me complete my collection.

 

[Bustedwing]

Here they are just waiting for an address from you. May need a wipe and a dip in some Future floor polish.

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I think I have the He 177 beat but the one for the Do. and Ar. would come in handy. I checked but it says your PM inbox is full and I can't see your e mail addy anywhere. Is it cool to just post it here ??

 

[Capt. Vick]

Sorry 'bout that. I will clear out my mail box and let you know when to resend. I wouldn't post it in the open so to speak, there are weirdos on this forum.

A little confused about the rest of your post above though. All that you see in the picture I posted is for the He 177. A total upgrade for ALL the clear stuff. It almost sounds like you don't need it now, but want something for two other builds you are working on? Please confirm.

 

[Bustedwing]

Yeah sorry, I think I'm good for the hE 177. I do however have a Heller and Revell Ar 234 in my stash. Still looking for a Do 17 kit. I'll get my PO box to you at any rate and if I run into as much trouble with the Ar 234 I'll know where to go !!Thanks again.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Ok just so we are clear. You DON'T need the He 177 canopies right?

 

[Bustedwing]

Ok just so we are clear. You DON'T need the He 177 canopies right?

I don't neeed it...well Put it to you this way. I have a canopy I made glued on that looks like it will work. If I have time over the weekend I will putty it and blend it in with the fuselage and if it does'nt look like the dogs diner then definately no I won't need your canopy. I will keep you posted, here's hopeing......mostly for some free time !!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Roger that amigo. Yours if it doesn't work out.

 

[Bustedwing]

As it stands the War Dept. has me on point for Christmas lights etc for this weekend but I should have some time to pollish this up some. Rejects, plugs and the final solution.

Lot's of wasted plastic. In retrospect I probably should have formed it in two pieces like the kit supplies. The first time I tried vacu forming was Airfix's BV 141 and that almost gave me a brain anerism !!!!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Nice! Shows perseverance

 

[Bustedwing]

Some work on the engine cowlings. Hogged out most of the plastic to show the cooling flaps to be less than a foot thick and added some actuator rods for the flaps.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Nice. Must have taken an hour or more!

 

[Airframes]

Nice work, especially on the canopy. And I agree, thinning and detailing the cowl flaps must have been a long job.

 

[Wayne Little]

Doin' a good job!

 

[Bustedwing]

Well after two nights of slicing up little thin strips of masking tape I have the glazing mapped out. Now I just have to fill in the gaps with that hideous Mr Mask mystery slime and hopefully start throwing some paint around soon !!

 

[Wurger]