discussion 1/72 Emhar Anatra Anasal

[Guest]

A type I had never heard of, so had to have a go.

Usually I'm a 'straight from the box' builder but in this case I'm adding two crew figures and the rear MG (should be a Lewis but couldn't get one!). Between sparse instructions and more parts than I'm used to this is a challenge, the decals don't look much good either. There will now be a break for study and practice runs. "I'll be back".

 

[Guest]

Completed the intial sub-assemblies and splashed some paint around to get a feel for it, all in all looking a bit more straightforward than I imagined but looks like progress will be paint a bit, fit a bit, repeat. I just need to take my time.

 

[papa 695]

Nice start George.

 

[Guest]

Cheers, scruffy but can only get better, I hope.

 

[Guest]

Some progress; going to have to paint all that's been done so far as access could be a problem as more bits get added. It'll be given the Klear treatment to protect it during handling.

Cooling system was a bit tricky as the bits didn't fit too well and seemed a bit oversize. A better illustration of how it all went together would have helped too.

A hangover from my wargaming days, the magnetic flight stand is handy for painting.

Onward and upward.

 

[Guest]

I'm watching George.

 

[Guest]

The wings next, anticipating the usual struggle with wing geometry on fitting the struts.

Abandoned the rear machine gun, it didn't fit the kit and the whole arrangement of the observer wasn't conducive to fitting the thing.

 

[Guest]

I think I'll apply the rigging bfore the undercarriage and propeller to avoid damaging them in handling. The end is in sight!

 

[colin m]

Looking very nice. Good luck with the rigging, it will really set the build off.

 

[Guest]

Thank you. The rigging is going to take longer than anticipated my grand plan hasn't quite worked out :disappointed2:

 

[Guest]

Looking good :smiling3:.

 

[Guest]

New plan, forging ahead again :smiling4:

 

[Guest]

Build complete, just got to tidy the paintwork and give it a coat of varnish.