JeroenPeters

Thnx! I had a suspicion looking at some photo’s. The frame holding the guns. Was that painted silver too? And the engine bearers? Looking at photos i cant believe they were interior green.

Another question for Gunnar! Is it correct the the whole inside of the wing in the oil cooler area was interior green as per instructions?

I am getting a bit frustrated with Kitsworld to be honest. They sent me a replacement set. Only thing is: this set has the exact same flaws as the one I complained about. After bringing this to their attention. Again. I receive and email with lots of exclamation marks saying i did not read their mail properly. Apparently blistering is normal and should disappear after applying. When i replied that even the bezels are torn of the panel and completely deformed i get a simple; just return the set to the retailer and we will reimburse. It’s not about the money for me. I just want a proper set. I asked them why they would replace my first set with a set that is equally flawed. But no reply to that question. Just went to the range to focus on something else.

Also recieved a new cockpit set from Kitsworld today. The flaws are exactly the same as on the first set. It may be the same on the whole production run. Some seperation from bezels, blobs and deformations.

I’m having trouble trying to see what is what in this photo but i can make out several parts. The oil header tank i’ll make. If i can find a bit more info on it. Thanks!!

More work done on the wings. Both panels 1 removed. Also removing the inner spar towards the oil coolers. I’ll make my own that is open at the front: i’m guessing this needs to be removed too:

I could remove panel 1 (I figured out this panel IS removed in the above photo), but then I need to draw the parts encircled in this photo. One sits on top of the carburator? And the other is the oil tank?

Wow… i have been searching high and low for a photo like this. Still hard to tell whether panel 1 is present in this pic. I think i’ll leave it on for now… thnx!

Figuring out whether to leave engine cover panel 1 in place and only removing 2 and the side panels. i have gathered a few books, also borrowed and got one from Cees Broere, but can’t find any good reference on what panels were usually removed for maintenance.

Spent another evening thinning panels, sanding the slats into a proper shape and adding flanges to the gondola’s.

Just recieved the Kitsworld cockpit set. It looks like it spent too much time in the oven. Weird blobs and strange deformations. Sent Kitsworld an email so fingers crossed. I can’t use this…

Started making the rear frame of the gearbay. Bit too crude and not finished yet. Might scrap it and start over. Not sure yet.

A whole evening sanding and still it looks the same as yesterday :))

Thnx. So any aircraft BEFORE P7054. I need to research what schemes that leaves me

Thnx! Here we go. Cut out the slats parts on the upper and lower wing. slats will need additional thinning on the edge. This will make the wings more interesting to look at.

Hi Gunnar, I’m jumping all over the place and now i’m looking at the slats. In this photo you see the extended slats. It says they are interconnected with the flaps. First question: looking at reference photo’s i see a lot of planes on the ground with slightly dropped flaps but not extended slats. Shouldnt they both be out/down? second: the model shows no panel line on the upper wing where the slat should be. Also dont see it in drawings. How so? thnx in advance!

I think I've got it. Only need to modify the inner exhaust. And add some more detail. Also modify the inner triangular brace to the spar.

I have this drawing, but your remark about wall thickness makes sense! That might do the trick. Thnx!

Hi Gunar, Question... For some reason I can seem to fit this engine support. It keeps colliding with this part of the engine. Am I missing something?

Thats very helpful! I was wondering about the rear nacelle… and i see more interesting details here and in the other photos. In the meantime i’m slowly getting the rough parts done and am measuring the parts i need to 3D print.

Starting to get somewhere… Now i can take proper measurements for the first 3d printed parts.

Cut out the area towards the spar to accomodate the engine.

Hi Gunnar, basically a thick scriber from Trumpeter for the first few strokes and then with a verynfine tungsten steen scriber. Sometimes also a micro saw.

Got it. this whole red section needs to be removed until the front spar.

So. I put together one gondola and cut off the engine plating. I sanded the firewall flush, since all the detail will be 3d printed and this gives me a solid base. I printed one engine to play with during construction. Need to re-measure the engine since as is, it won’t fit. The rear should slightly protrude the firewall.