**** DONE: 1/48 Otaki P-40e 196th IAP leningradsky VVS GB

[N4521U]

Oh gees T, I'm not sure if I'm game to do That....... LOL
I just used PVC tube for the exhaust. And the cowling is seperate from the fusie and it doesn't fit all that well, And it wouldn't glue up all that well either. In fact during tape removal one cowl came off.

This was a real exercise in futility. Like I said before, I will now stick to tried and true kits.

But I will be taking other pictures when I am further along.

 

[Wayne Little]

You've pretty good so far Bill!

 

[imalko]

Looking good Bill. Nice job.

 

[Wurger]

Looking nice.

 

[Airframes]

Looking good to me Bill, and I really like that 'dicky' seat cockpit.

 

[N4521U]

Is rather "dicky"........ Thanks for the kudos. It's kinda ruff. Not at all up to even what I have submitted for the last two builds. But alas it is nearing completion. Because I had to chop up the canopy, the center section didn't have a frame embossed along one edge, I masked with my electrical tape, then along the bare edge used Mr Surfacer to make the raised frame before painting. The exhaust I used PVC tube and heated the end to bend into the slot. I used a Mig prop for the smaller spinner. Used a piece of PVC sheet behind the spinner for the flat plate and drilled 1mm holes. I have to paint the belly tank, put the stars and numbers on. Then I can get on with the La-7.

Sorry this one looks so rough. It is trying to have a kit so ill of fit. But it will add some color to the cabinet, if I ever finish That one!!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That is looking fine Bill, good close-ups and don't undersell yourself mate, you're doing a great job with a difficult subject.

 

[Airframes]

I totally agree !

 

[Crimea_River]

Me too! Very nice work Bill.

 

[Wayne Little]

Also agree, doin' good mate!

 

[Wurger]

Nicely done. I can't wait to see the final product.

 

[N4521U]

Well allmy Zebra needs now are the deckels! Now tell me how "dee-cals" can turn in to "deck-els"?

I took a look at it at this stage and discovered I hadn't done the wire gun sight........ feverishly I finished it off, then realized, no guns, no sight! Doh.

Sure will be glad to put "finished" on this one.

 

[Wayne Little]

looking forward to them "deck-els"...

 

[Airframes]

Yep, should look great with the sticky things on !

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks great Bill. That center section of canopy looks a bit tall though or is it me?

 

[Wurger]

I echo the post above.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Good one Bill, keep it coming mate.

 

[imalko]

Great work!

 

[N4521U]

Looks great Bill. That center section of canopy looks a bit tall though or is it me?

Okay, everyone all together now............... Pick it apart. There are sooooo many things Eye could point out.
I may break it off and shorten it. But then that would be just one less fault on this buggard kit. Now how much more work would really go in to making a good fitting kit I ask you???????

 

[Crimea_River]

I wouldn't have mentioned it if I saw lots of other things. Fact is I don't. I think you've done a fine job.