G
Hmmm......I guess it's glued to that small shelf 
I will continue that build at a later time.....
I will continue that build at a later time.....
- Status
G
I did have some second thoughts about the next section after the cockpit.
As I see it , it's vital that it alignes with all panel lines and markings on the top and sides.
First I assembled the inner structure
next I did was to connect the two following sections with it's connecting strip,making thel align perfectly all way around.
Then I could glue it onto the cockpit section with perfect control of the lines and fit.
And as we can see from the next pictures the alignment is near perfect.
Next was to insert the framepart and glue it where it belonged and close the remaining gap at the bottom.Then I mounted the lower side panels.
Next section is the one with the tailwheel and tailfins.
Many parts to be cutted and assembled.
Just put some parts together to have a look
As I see it , it's vital that it alignes with all panel lines and markings on the top and sides.
First I assembled the inner structure
next I did was to connect the two following sections with it's connecting strip,making thel align perfectly all way around.
Then I could glue it onto the cockpit section with perfect control of the lines and fit.
And as we can see from the next pictures the alignment is near perfect.
Next was to insert the framepart and glue it where it belonged and close the remaining gap at the bottom.Then I mounted the lower side panels.
Next section is the one with the tailwheel and tailfins.
Many parts to be cutted and assembled.
Just put some parts together to have a look
G
Continuing the tail.
The tailstructure is glued to the frame
Next section is preshaped
And glued in place
And the last skin is in place.
The tailfin continues.....
The tailstructure is glued to the frame
Next section is preshaped
And glued in place
And the last skin is in place.
The tailfin continues.....
G
The tail is almost done,just some small parts in the slot where the rudder will go.Then I can start on the rudder and vertical stabilizers.
G
Utterly remarkable. You really are an artist with this stuff.
G
Thanks Mike!
It's easier than it looks
A few thoughts about metal print....it sure looks really good!!
But there are a few drawbacks....
Everything become visible....there are nowhere to hide errors...and I do a lot of them...not the biggest but the small ones that would have been invisible on a normal print.Well error might be the wrong word, but inaccuracy is more right.And those inaccuracies becomes very visible with the macro lense and the spot lighting.
The rudder.Drawing
Inner framework
The skins had to be formed before gluing and it's kind of picky work to get this joints nicely done.
Here I have glued one side to the rudder
And the skins are on.
The side facing forward had some flips to be joined.I found it a bit hard to get this niceely done,but it's invisible after the rudder is mounted...so I let it pass
The rudder put loosely on.It won't be glued in place before I have the radio antenna going from the top of the tailfin through the canopy and onto the pilots seat...So to have a chance of getting it straight it will be tightened up through the tailfin after glued in front.
Now on to the vertical stabilizers..
It's easier than it looks
A few thoughts about metal print....it sure looks really good!!
But there are a few drawbacks....
Everything become visible....there are nowhere to hide errors...and I do a lot of them...not the biggest but the small ones that would have been invisible on a normal print.Well error might be the wrong word, but inaccuracy is more right.And those inaccuracies becomes very visible with the macro lense and the spot lighting.
The rudder.Drawing
Inner framework
The skins had to be formed before gluing and it's kind of picky work to get this joints nicely done.
Here I have glued one side to the rudder
And the skins are on.
The side facing forward had some flips to be joined.I found it a bit hard to get this niceely done,but it's invisible after the rudder is mounted...so I let it pass
The rudder put loosely on.It won't be glued in place before I have the radio antenna going from the top of the tailfin through the canopy and onto the pilots seat...So to have a chance of getting it straight it will be tightened up through the tailfin after glued in front.
Now on to the vertical stabilizers..
G
The horizontal stabilizers.
The drawing. Also a lot of parts involved in theese parts....
The first stab. here I have made the framing and preshaped the skin.
Next is to glue the frame to the bottom part of the skin.
And the top are glued in place.
I also couldn't resist in trying the rear part of the canopy...
The drawing. Also a lot of parts involved in theese parts....
The first stab. here I have made the framing and preshaped the skin.
Next is to glue the frame to the bottom part of the skin.
And the top are glued in place.
I also couldn't resist in trying the rear part of the canopy...
G
Finishing the tail.
The control surfaces was next out.
Here I have prepared the framework
The fins are glued in place
And the control surfaces are in place
Seen from behind
One side of the fairings are done
And an overview at last...
Now I will start on the wings!
The control surfaces was next out.
Here I have prepared the framework
The fins are glued in place
And the control surfaces are in place
Seen from behind
One side of the fairings are done
And an overview at last...
Now I will start on the wings!
G
Easter is passed and my build continues....
I made the framing for the wings.
Started on one of the wheelwells
And I made the wheel covers and the cover that is attached to the landing gear.
I made the framing for the wings.
Started on one of the wheelwells
And I made the wheel covers and the cover that is attached to the landing gear.
G
Hello guys!
I did one of the legs for the landing wheels.
And both wheelwells are done.Just some minor parts to add.Such as the landing light and some push cylinders for the hatches that will be put on after the skinning of the wings are done.
I did one of the legs for the landing wheels.
And both wheelwells are done.Just some minor parts to add.Such as the landing light and some push cylinders for the hatches that will be put on after the skinning of the wings are done.
G
One of the landing gears is mostly done.
Rather slow progress at the time,but outdoor activities and not much time to build due to other tasks is the reason
Rather slow progress at the time,but outdoor activities and not much time to build due to other tasks is the reason
G
nicely done Johnny!
im going to start that 1/32 F-15 today, just need to find the folder i put it all in lol.
Richard
im going to start that 1/32 F-15 today, just need to find the folder i put it all in lol.
Richard
G
Lousy weather....fall season invites me to continue the P51.
The wings are made
The wings are made
G
Let me give you some good advice then
If you have plans of finishing your models......don't start to build a papermodel......
It's like drugs I guess......one cut and you're hooked
If you have plans of finishing your models......don't start to build a papermodel......
It's like drugs I guess......one cut and you're hooked
I already have a mental problem and I'm seeking help through IPMS. I wonder if there is a ICMS? Get it??? International Card Modelers Society. :lame:\ said:Let me give you some good advice then
It's like drugs I guess......one cut and you're hooked
G
Exhaustpipes and the wing guns
G
Hi Johny,I'm loooking for a 1/8th scale pilot, do you think they will have one of them or do you know where i can get one from its for next project a P47D Thunderbolt from topflite.
G
This is unbelievable Johnny - I can't believe this is all card!!! You are indeed a magician sir!
Stuart
Stuart
G
Continued work on the plane today. I'm home with some broken ribs....and today the pain was manageable.I had a crash on my bicycle and the tarmack is very hard when you hit it at 35km/hr....
But onto the build!!
Details on the landing gear.The part is the one at the tip of the Exel #11 blade.6 of that part was to be small hinges at the compression cylinder at the legs.
Landing gear done.
Front and rear side
Canopy is done.
I also started to do the fairings (was that the correct name?) And the guns are done on both side. Did I overdoe the gunsmoke leftover sliding along in the wind effect??
Hepp hepp!!
But onto the build!!
Details on the landing gear.The part is the one at the tip of the Exel #11 blade.6 of that part was to be small hinges at the compression cylinder at the legs.
Landing gear done.
Front and rear side
Canopy is done.
I also started to do the fairings (was that the correct name?) And the guns are done on both side. Did I overdoe the gunsmoke leftover sliding along in the wind effect??
Hepp hepp!!
- Status
Legal Notice
scalemodelling.co.uk is a privately operated online discussion forum. All content posted by members reflects their own views and opinions and does not necessarily represent those of the forum owners or administrators. While reasonable efforts are made to moderate content, no responsibility is accepted for user-generated material. By using this site, you agree to comply with UK law and the forum rules.