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Bevan, I did have some issues with the wing inserts. I wish the casting block would have been outboard rather than inboard, I think this would have simplified things considerably since it would have given you a nice flat surface to mate up against the fuselage. They sat a little high too but that could have been my fault. Next time I do an Erla G-10 with small wing bulges I'm just going to use a G-6 and the AMUR Reaver nose, I think that's the easiest, most accurate route on this one.
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Well here's my second go-around on the Revell Erla G-10. I'm a little happier with this from an accuracy standpoint since addressing the MG cowl spacing makes a big difference. This kit builds up nicely out of the box but I had a lot of issues with filler not cooperating on me when I grafted the Hasegawa cowl section on, finally switched to gap filling super glue which did the trick and which will be my go to filler from here on out. The Aries cockpit also threw off the fuselage width so I had to insert some shim on the lower wing to close the gap which was no surprise since it was Aries. The aftermarket laundry list includes: Aries Cockpit HGW Seatbelts BarracudaCast Spinner and Propeller Blades BarracudaCast S/C Intake and Exhaust Stacks BarracudaCast Wheels BarracudaCast Small Wing Bump Inserts BarracudaCast Oil Cooler Quickboost MG Forward Cowl Section from a Hasegawa G-10 used to correct spacing of gun troughs on cowl. Eduard Brassin Landing Gear Paint as always is Mr. Color and markings are Montex masks and kit decals.
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Well here's my second go-around on the Revell Erla G-10. I'm a little happier with this from an accuracy standpoint since addressing the MG cowl spacing makes a big difference. This kit builds up nicely out of the box but I had a lot of issues with filler not cooperating on me when I grafted the Hasegawa cowl section on, finally switched to gap filling super glue which did the trick and which will be my go to filler from here on out. The Aries cockpit also threw off the fuselage width so I had to insert some shim on the lower wing to close the gap which was no surprise since it was Aries. The aftermarket laundry list includes: Aries Cockpit HGW Seatbelts BarracudaCast Spinner and Propeller Blades BarracudaCast S/C Intake and Exhaust Stacks BarracudaCast Wheels BarracudaCast Small Wing Bump Inserts Quickboost MG Forward Cowl Section from a Hasegawa G-10 used to correct spacing of gun troughs on cowl. Eduard Brassin Landing Gear Paint as always is Mr. Color and markings are Montex masks and kit decals.
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Revell has always been real good about providing me with replacement parts, good luck!
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I get some weird stuff to occasionally too. Try turning off that little switch in the upper left hand corner (that enables just regular HTML), that works for me sometimes. That's a great looking Dora!
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Just copy and paste the last line from the image info on Photobucket, the one labeled IMG
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Eduard Bf109E-1 with BigSin fit out - Build #1
Mikester replied to Artful69's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Great subject, Rog! Would you mind if I moved this to the Large Scale Luftwaffe WIP section? This GB is scheduled to end tomorrow so I don't want this one to get lost in the shuffle. -
Most impressive!
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if you haven't voted, do so now or forever hold your peace, or wait until next year at least!
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Great stuff, Arno!
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Ju-88C-2 "4D+FH" in pieces
Mikester replied to JeroenPeters's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Dammit that looks good! -
Anyone using an ultrasonic cleaner for their airbrush?
Mikester replied to Mikester's topic in Modelling Discussion
I got mine through Amazon from the states, I've got the advantage of having a military address to send to. -
A.M.U.R. Reaver Bf109G and Bf109K Airscrews
Mikester replied to JeroenPeters's topic in Aircraft Reviews
Tell me about it! If resin was a controlled substance I'd be the next Tony Montana! -
Anyone using an ultrasonic cleaner for their airbrush?
Mikester replied to Mikester's topic in Modelling Discussion
Hey Mike! Not sure when I'll be in SoCal in the near future, two years left in Japan and I'll be moving back to SD in December of 2017. -
A.M.U.R. Reaver Bf109G and Bf109K Airscrews
Mikester replied to JeroenPeters's topic in Aircraft Reviews
Good thing they're cheap! -
A.M.U.R. Reaver Bf109G and Bf109K Airscrews
Mikester replied to JeroenPeters's topic in Aircraft Reviews
Nice review, Jeroen. Having these in my stash I can attest that these are really nicely done and a worthwhile upgrade to your Revell (or Hasegawa or Trumpeter) 109.