Clunkmeister

Smitty, I’m well past 50 and certain parts of my body don’t respond as they nice did. So I hopped about on my right leg while holding my left leg as straight out as I could, for as long as I could. I expect that visual gets the point across! That book is one seriously good reference, but no real three views...

I bought the full Eduard set, some Yellow Wings decals, and a bit of reference materiel. It’ll be a semi quirky floatplane build with an awesome opportunity to exercise the airbrush. I’ll warn you though. I built the engine a while back when it was getting trashed online, and it’s an ‘adventure’, not because of poor fit, but because of poor instructions. There’s plenty you can leave off the engine, like rocker covers and most of the accessory section if you’re modeling a closed cowl. I’ll post some pics once the F-5 is done. I think the Kingfisher will display quite nicely next to the HPH PBY-5. Carl, there’s plenty of little details you can odd to the Kingfisher cockpits to make it into a stunner. Mostly in the rear pit with gun mount details, radio wiring, etc.

The two seater’s hatches fit great when closed. Now I haven’t built the single seater... One of things that I like about Kitty Hawk is, like you say, oddball parts breakdown, and yet when you build it, POF, it all actually not only fits, but fits beautifully. My next Kitty Hawk build is a Kingfisher, so be ready for some hooting and hollering coming from my bench.

Yup, remember, I’m by and large a resin and Eastern European low pressure mold kit builder, so any kit that falls together without a room full of sanding dust or fit adjustment is good with me. I’m thoroughly enjoying this build, and that makes me grin.

Yup, well played.

I’m not sure Is go QUITE that far, Max, but the gap is there and fortunately, easily dealt with. I’m not sure what could have been done differently with the fin because I’m not an expert in plastic molding technology. There is no panel line or any detail close to where the join gap is, so I’m glad the seam repair must be done there rather than in a high detail area. Most F-5s have the VOR antenna on top of the fin, so it’s correct for most F-5 builds. The Frankentiger doesn’t have it, so 2 minutes with a sanding stick fixed that. And there’s plenty of kits out there from beloved manufacturers that have minor sins well beyond what I’d say this kit has. A certain 1/32 P-47 comes to mind: engine off center and covered in sink marks. Nothing horrendous and all easily dealt with. Same with the same Company’s Bf-109s with the massive seam to fill on the port side cowl where the inserts are installed. Stuff happens. Yet those 109s are considered a gold standard. About the only thing I really DON’T like here is having to install the nosewheel leg and tyre as one of the very first acts of building. It’s just asking to be broken.

So far, this kit has been all grins. This model just hollers and screams to be super detailed. What’s in the box looks and goes together perfectly, but believe me, my next build will be going a bit on the stupid side.

And quickly found the Mother of all Gaps after joining the two fin parts. Ain’t that sweet? This looks like a job for Mr. Dissolved Putty...

Proving I can follow Ivan’s direction....

yeah you have a point...

Fuel fillers still on wrong side, but,... it’s OOB. so no touchy touchy

All ahead flank and steer 110 for Chatt!

Living up to the hype so far. Zero fit issues as long as you verify locator pins, etc. i found one main gear wall was miss numbered left to right, but anyone with 1/3 of a working human brain will figure it out in 15 seconds.

For me, I see a short trip to Bethlam in those :-/

Gorgeous build and superb photography! Nice!

Now get with it, airman!

Start building and don’t stop till you’re done.

Jeroen, I absolutely love, love, love this build. One of my favorite aircraft of all time! So, here’s how I see this: Cees did a scratched O/400, now WNW is bringing us one I’m doing a resin P-51B, now we’re getting one from ZM Youre doing this 1/48 Welly......... any takers?

Harv, I think it’s a great idea, IF you can pull it off in time. Except for the 2 seat conversion, a straight OOB build would be very doable. I’m not sure I’d be leaving panels off though, as that adds time and complexity. Build it buttoned up except for the open pit and you’ll make it. Just don’t chase squirrels on this, and you’ll need to start this RIGHT NOW. Good luck man, Seriously.

Regarding helicopters. I saw a blinding light one time, thought I had an aneurism. Went to the Doc, he said it was stress and have me pills. The side effect of which was an uncontrollable urge to build helos. Then, three weeks later I fell and hit my head. Wouldn’t you know it but the urge was gone.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Now that's some seriously awesome news. I knew as soon as got cracking on the Rutman kit, ZM would announce one.

Very, very nice! Love it. I never even knew they made this kit. :-/

Yessssssssss!