Micro Build, 1/285 scale Ki-27

[kettbo]

Hi Gents,

No small scale builders here?
I have crafted numerous aircraft masters for RAIDEN MINIATURES in the UK.
Any interest in seeing how a 1/285 scale Ki-27 would be built?

Here is a sample shot of some of my work

 

[Wildcat]

Your crazy man!.........

 

[Wayne Little]

Your crazy man!.........

Ok, show us your stuff!

 

[vikingBerserker]

I'm interested!

 

[B-17engineer]

Scary small

 

[hawkeye2an]

Any chance to see something different sounds GREAT to me. Bring it on !!!!

 

[kettbo]

OK, enough interest to get this thread going. Hope to have some pics and such by Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff. I haven't touched anything that small for around thirty years, and then They were mostly two-piece kits. Nowadays, I'd have problems seeing them, and no chance of holding the parts with my knackered hands!

 

[vikingBerserker]

You and me both brother. 1/72 is a challenge!

 

[brucejscott]

Go for it! I just have to remember to turn up the magnification on my screen so I can see it.

 

[copcheck]

Your crazy man!.........

This isn't exactly the forum I would expect to find something funny, but this single reply actually made me laugh.

I too would love to see more of this scale.

 

[dirkpitt289]

Count me in.

 

[CORSNING]

kettbo,
I build 1/72 so I can fit more onto the 2'x4'x6' two shelves I built. But 1/285....? WOW, to go where no man has gone before......awsome go get 'em kid. We're behind you.....Where in the world did you find a 1/285 Nate? Can't wait to see it.

 

[kettbo]

kettbo,
Where in the world did you find a 1/285 Nate? Can't wait to see it.

SCRATCHBUILDING IT. Thought I'd have some worthy pics by now... alas, behind schedule a tad. Have faith....

How to:
scaled plans, many pictures, sheet or strips of styrene, basic tools, lots of patience, and the ability to view things 3D helps
In relative terms, I paint horribly

 

[kettbo]

Sorry this took so long, got tied-up with some real estate

OK start with a good large plan. 1/285 scale Bf-109G for comparison

scale the image....do many at one time, save trips to the library

glue the plan of the fuselage to plastic

cut around with your favorite cutter. end nipper works great, file up to the line. be uniform, completed basic unit, Ki-27

also have started an F-104 (rough cut only)

more soon,

George

 

[PDXS3t]

Hey George!

Just found this post...hoping that you'll be continuing on with it. I'll actuall be trying it myself with a Mirage F-1

 

[kettbo]

PDXS3t,
No name?

I did a charity cycling event in SEPT, sustained some nerve damage in my hands. Tingling now only in my finger tips. I will resume construction soon. Please look at the 1/144 GUSTAV build for more construction tips. Ahhhh, Mirage F-1 sounds interesting!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Sorry to hear about your mishap George, hope you'll be able to continue this amazing small scale work soon.

 

[PDXS3t]

Hey George!

I be called Jim but answer to most anything! Sorry to hear about your injury. I can totally relate. I have a nasty nerve disorder trying to rob me of my left arm and both feet.

I've been collecting 1/285 modern aircraft for several years. Actually have a few of your creations. When I found this thread, I was stoked! I've always wondered the type of process that it took to create a micro miniature.

There is several miniatures missing that I'd love to see, the Mirage F-1 is one of them. If I can manage something that kind of resembles an airplane I'll be happy. I have lots of time to practice though, so who knows what I migh end up with.

Take care and get well soon!

Jim

 

[vikingBerserker]

Dang George, hope you heal quickly!