Jan 7, 2011 Thread starter #221 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Thanks Aaron. I appreciate it.
Jan 7, 2011 #222 Airframes Benevolens Magister 63,975 14,592 Aug 24, 2008 Cheshire, UK Good stuff Andy. I've been b*gg*ring about with the canopy latch too, and the rubber ball jettison handle. I thought doing it in 1/32nd scale for my Spit XIV was bad enough, but it's Bl**dy tiny in this scale !
Good stuff Andy. I've been b*gg*ring about with the canopy latch too, and the rubber ball jettison handle. I thought doing it in 1/32nd scale for my Spit XIV was bad enough, but it's Bl**dy tiny in this scale !
Jan 7, 2011 Thread starter #223 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Sure is. 3mm wide and 3 pieces, plus one small square on the canopy itself. Happy it turned out but wouldn't have cared much if it didn't! Thanks Terry.
Sure is. 3mm wide and 3 pieces, plus one small square on the canopy itself. Happy it turned out but wouldn't have cared much if it didn't! Thanks Terry.
Jan 8, 2011 #224 T Bolt Colonel 14,120 4,404 Mar 24, 2010 Chicago, Illinois Excellent detail work Andy. The IFF wire looks just right - hardly even visible, just like it should be.
Excellent detail work Andy. The IFF wire looks just right - hardly even visible, just like it should be.
Jan 8, 2011 Thread starter #225 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Thanks Glenn. It's one of the reasons I use clear sprue. The other is that it seems stronger than the coloured plastic.
Thanks Glenn. It's one of the reasons I use clear sprue. The other is that it seems stronger than the coloured plastic.
Jan 8, 2011 #227 Maximowitz Tech Sergeant 1,960 21 Jun 30, 2008 London, England. Yup..... this guy is not too shabby at model making...
Jan 8, 2011 Thread starter #228 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Thanks Wojtek and Paul. You'll be happy know that this one is done now and it's back to the Uhu. Herewith some final shots of this build. Thanks to everyone who provided info and comments. Enjoy. Attachments 110108 Cockpit left.jpg 91.8 KB · Views: 146 110108 Cockpit 8 oclock.jpg 89.5 KB · Views: 142 110108 Fuel Cap.jpg 80.2 KB · Views: 145 110108 8 oclock close.jpg 85.1 KB · Views: 145 110108 8 oclock low.jpg 89.2 KB · Views: 139 110108 Popeye.jpg 74.2 KB · Views: 137 110108 Nose Right.jpg 71.2 KB · Views: 138 110108 10 oclock close.jpg 76.9 KB · Views: 144 110108 2 oclock close.jpg 68.7 KB · Views: 142 110108 4 oclock low.jpg 77.4 KB · Views: 144 110108 Underside.jpg 97 KB · Views: 123 110108 Green Nav Light.jpg 65.9 KB · Views: 133 110108 Pitot.jpg 59.9 KB · Views: 129 110108 Rear Rads.jpg 72.4 KB · Views: 133 110108 Wheels.jpg 88.4 KB · Views: 139 110108 Bottom Nav Light.jpg 83.9 KB · Views: 132 110108 Slippper Tank.jpg 97.5 KB · Views: 136 110108 Right Rear.jpg 80 KB · Views: 132
Thanks Wojtek and Paul. You'll be happy know that this one is done now and it's back to the Uhu. Herewith some final shots of this build. Thanks to everyone who provided info and comments. Enjoy.
Jan 8, 2011 #229 Airframes Benevolens Magister 63,975 14,592 Aug 24, 2008 Cheshire, UK It's a beauty Andy! Turned out great, and i really like that scratch-built slipper tank.
Jan 8, 2011 Thread starter #230 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Thanks Terry. I really appreciate your kind words and substantial assistance during this build.
Jan 8, 2011 #231 Wurger Siggy Master Staff Admin Mod 117,375 34,370 Jun 19, 2005 Poland With Terry here.
Jan 8, 2011 #232 T Bolt Colonel 14,120 4,404 Mar 24, 2010 Chicago, Illinois Very nice Andy!! I'm with Terry, the slipper tank adds a nice touch, and the little markings on the spinner really bring it to life!
Very nice Andy!! I'm with Terry, the slipper tank adds a nice touch, and the little markings on the spinner really bring it to life!
Jan 8, 2011 #233 imalko Chief Master Sergeant 3,778 298 Mar 2, 2009 Vojvodina, Serbia Couldn't agree more. Great work.
Jan 8, 2011 Thread starter #234 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Appreciate it guys, thanks.
Jan 9, 2011 #235 Wayne Little Moderator Staff Mod 65,104 7,782 Oct 7, 2006 Adelaide Sth. Aust. Fine effort there Andy, 8)
Jan 9, 2011 #236 Vic Balshaw Major General 23,209 9,353 Jul 20, 2009 Canberra Superb Andy, very nice and well detailed and that scratch slipper tank is the icing on the cake.
Jan 9, 2011 #237 rochie Moderator Staff Mod 23,750 9,105 Aug 9, 2006 billingham nr middlesbrough uk fantastic job Andy
Jan 9, 2011 Thread starter #238 Crimea_River Marshal 47,207 15,508 Nov 16, 2008 Calgary Thanks Wayne, Vic and Karl.