discussion Special Hobby 1/48 Martin Maryland.

[Dave W]

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Done a bit more filling of fuselage seams this evening.And I glued the pilots canopy on after masking it.The forward canopy section isn't a very good fit.So I've glued it on with superglue gel and filled the gaps with the same stuff.I took the precaution of coating the transparency in Kleer before hand so the glue wouldn't fog the canopy.View attachment 198455

 

[eddiesolo]

Some great work Dave, coming along really well.

Si

 

[flyjoe180]

Nicely masked Dave.

 

[Lee W]

Great stuff Dave

Lee

 

[colin m]

Looking good Dave, but oh, masking canopies. I don't think I've ever done one without drawing blood. Sharp things those scalpels............

 

[flyjoe180]

You're supposed to cut the tape Colin

 

[Dave W]

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Taking my time with the clear parts to get them as good as I can.I finished filling the gap in the navigators canopy with superglue gel, then squadron green.I also masked the front section and glued it onto the model.Still some masking to do.View attachment 198520

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[flyjoe180]

You're doing a fine job Dave.

 

[Guest]

Great fix on those canopy gaps Dave. I always get nervous working around clear parts!

 

[Dave W]

Thanks Joe.And thanks Trey.You can see in the second pic that I've got some glue on the inside of the navigators glazing.Luckily it's in an area that will be painted over.

 

[monica]

looking very good, Dave, well done

 

[Dave W]

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Haven't done any modelling for several days as I've been doing family stuff.But I managed an hour this evening whilst wife and daughter were watching that Towie rubbish.I managed to finish masking the forward fuselage glazing .Next job is a bit of panel line rescribing.View attachment 198685

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[Guest]

Tight looking mask job Dave. The gap fix looks perfect.

 

[Guest]

Fantastic mask job Dave

 

[Dave W]

I'm still finding gaps to fill.And Ive reinstated some panel lines lost during sanding.Then I came to fit the engines.In true limited run kit style they are too big for the cowlings.So I thinned the cowlings with my motor tool and they still wouldn't fit.I had to sand the engine rocker covers down to finally get them to fit.I then fixed the engines to the wing with superglue gel.Whilst they were drying I taped the cowlings in place so I could make sure the prop shafts were in the centre of the cowling fronts.Finally I removed the cowlings,painted them aluminium inside,then glued them on.

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[Guest]

Excellent work Dave! I'm much more aware of the effort that goes into these builds now!

And canopy masking? You've made the most difficult job look easy!

 

[Guest]

it's coming along nicely Dave

 

[Dave W]

Excellent work Dave! I'm much more aware of the effort that goes into these builds now!And canopy masking? You've made the most difficult job look easy!

Thanks Patrick.Canopy masking isn't that difficult.I find the secret is to take your time and always use a new knife blade.And don't try to do it all in one session.

 

[Guest]

Looking great Dave. These limited run kits can be challenging but the reward of subject matter off the beaten path like this one make it worth while.

 

[flyjoe180]

Yes, very good work Dave. The extra work is rewarding but tiring I know, but it will be worth it.