discussion Colin M’s Eduard’s 1:48 Tempest Mk V

[colin m]

22nd May, I said I would enter the GB with this. Ok, a little bit late to the party, but here we go.
The box.

The contents


The Profipack comes with everything except paint, glue and time.


So, a wet Sunday, let’s get going.

 

[scottie3158]

Chair pulled up.

 

[vizenz]

If I ever build a 1/48 airplane model in my life, I'll build an Eduard Profi Pack!

I'll be so bold as to sit next to Paul.

 

[colin m]

I'll build an Eduard Profi Pack!

They really are good. Eduard detail is top notch, but then they chuck a mask set in and a bit of photo etch. The prices are good as well.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I would just add a caveat to that…..later ones are better than the early ones. The Zero I built for the Japanese GB was superb though. Probably the best aircraft kit I’ve ever built.

 

[adt70hk]

Joining the party! I have this in the stash.

I'll second what Tim said. I built their Yak 3 last autumn and had a few issues, especially with the the etch IP panel not fitting in the space allocated to it at all.

Good luck Colin!

ATB

Andrew

 

[colin m]

I would just add a caveat to that…..later ones are better than the early ones. The Zero I built for the Japanese GB was superb though. Probably the best aircraft kit I’ve ever built.

That’s got me thinking. I’ve been building Eduard’s for years, but only Profipacks, I wonder if the Profipacks are all newer moulds ? It makes sense in a way.


We’re off, I did wonder where the tiny bits of plastic came from I found floating around. Now I know !


A quick repair needed, I think I’ll get away with this.


And this little lot is basically the cockpit waiting for some paint.
The IP is made from 7 different pieces.

Time for a bit is spraying, but daughter No.2, recently returned from Uni, is still asleep. At this time. I mean, how much sleep do 20 something years olds need ?

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Colin, looks like a great kit, and off to a good start.

 

[adt70hk]

That’s got me thinking. I’ve been building Eduard’s for years, but only Profipacks, I wonder if the Profipacks are all newer moulds ? It makes sense in a way.


We’re off, I did wonder where the tiny bits of plastic came from I found floating around. Now I know !
View attachment 513820

A quick repair needed, I think I’ll get away with this.
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And this little lot is basically the cockpit waiting for some paint.
The IP is made from 7 different pieces.
View attachment 513822
Time for a bit is spraying, but daughter No.2, recently returned from Uni, is still asleep. At this time. I mean, how much sleep do 20 something years olds need ?

Hi Colin

I can confirm that NOT all ProfiPacks are newer mouldings. You need to look at Scalemates to what's what.

A number of my Eduards are older mouldings...a couple I think are even from the late 90s. The Yak I built last year was certainly one of the earlier ProfiPacks.

Keep up the good work!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Guest]

Looking good, I gave up on my Eduard Tempest so it'll be good to see this one come along!

 

[colin m]

Looking good, I gave up on my Eduard Tempest so it'll be good to see this one come along!

What put you off Steve ? Why not dig it out and we can build together?

 

[colin m]

It seems a bit of rain was quite welcome today. Water buts full and cockpit finished.


And the other angle.

All photo etch provided by mr Eduard.

Hi Colin

I can confirm that NOT all ProfiPacks are newer mouldings. You need to look at Scalemates to what's what.

Interesting, it looks like I have been lucky.

 

[Tim Marlow]

It seems a bit of rain was quite welcome today. Water buts full and cockpit finished.


And the other angle.

All photo etch provided by mr Eduard.



Interesting, it looks like I have been lucky.

That looking superb Colin. :thumb2:

 

[adt70hk]

It seems a bit of rain was quite welcome today. Water buts full and cockpit finished.


And the other angle.

All photo etch provided by mr Eduard.



Interesting, it looks like I have been lucky.

That's looking great Colin. Almost makes me want to dig mine out of the stash!

 

[Mark1]

Nice

 

[Guest]

If I ever build a 1/48 airplane model in my life, I'll build an Eduard Profi Pack!

I'll be so bold as to sit next to Paul.

Watch your biscuits !:smiling3:

 

[Guest]

That office was great, how on earth you managed the repair , very neat Colin.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Superb looking office!

 

[colin m]

Well now, was I saying how great Eduard kits are ?
I don’t know what went wrong here, but the lower wing doesn’t fit.

There seems to be a problem with the air intake assembly fouling the wing. I can’t see what I’ve done wrong as the assembly is quite straightforward. Anyway, a bit of butchery will be needed to get the wing in place.

 

[scottie3158]

That office repair and finish are superb. I'm sure you will get the wing sorted.