1/32 Me262A-1a/U4 (JV44 Hunters and Protectors Project)

[AlanG]

And so the very long process of adding wires, pipes, brackets and linkages begins. This will take a while now. I'm trying to build up the layers of of it all in some sort of order so i'm not having to go back and add details that are under something else and risk breaking it.

[Steven000]

Great start Alan, have fun!

[adt70hk]

Good luck Al.

I assume there are lots of good reference pics for this?

[AlanG]

Good luck Al.

I assume there are lots of good reference pics for this?

Yes there is. Obviously there are search engines but i found a page where a person called Chris Wimmer took detailed pictures of the Jumo 004 engine. It's not fully comprehensive but it's a great starting place

https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2336

[AlanG]

More pipework added. Some new ones made. I really shouldn't have painted before hand but i can always re-spray after if needed.

[adt70hk]

This really is a cut above the norm Al. Very well done indeed!!

ATB

Andrew

[Allen Dewire]

The wiring/tubing is looking really good Alan!!! Looks like it will be fun to paint it all too. Thanks for the Jumo link. I never found any when I did my BMW-003e, only a couple of pics...

Prost
Allen

[Jim R]

Really raising the bar with this. I'm impressed with your patience and dedication. Looking stunning.

[scottie3158]

Superb

[tr1ckey66]

Great Jumo detailing Alan. Keep up the great work it’ll look stunning when finished.
All the best
Paul

[BattleshipBob]

Excellent work Al, give yourself a big pat on the back

[AlanG]

Looks like it will be fun to paint it all too

Think i have got that sorted. I was worried about trying to paint the pipes and getting it on parts that i didn't want it to. But i found that i can slip kitchen grease proof paper under the individual pipes to protect the engine surface and paint them that way. Saves much swearing me thinks :smiling3:

[The Smythe Meister]

More pipework added. Some new ones made. I really shouldn't have painted before hand but i can always re-spray after if needed.

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Blimey that looks great Alan :smiling3:
Excellent stuff mate.. a proper tribute to an iconic aircraft

[Allen Dewire]

Think i have got that sorted. I was worried about trying to paint the pipes and getting it on parts that i didn't want it to. But i found that i can slip kitchen grease proof paper under the individual pipes to protect the engine surface and paint them that way. Saves much swearing me thinks :smiling3:

Sounds like a plan Alan. You can also use strips of index cards. They are thick enough so the paint won't soak through them. Keeps the swear jar empty too!!!...

[BattleshipBob]

I have used post it notes, ripped into strips, nice and thin