Martinnfb Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Furthermore , those pesky Finns were replacing the lower window with metal in case of breakage or during the first overhaul , yet sometimes there were replaced with glass, so they created a unique assortment of combinations USEFUL LINK 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 22, 2021 well, we shall change it for sure. There are two styles of ignition rings in the kit, and the horseshoe style is what they call for, although I’m not certain on that now, either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 a nice build here 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 15, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted July 15, 2021 Martin will be joining in with his in progress Brewster. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 18, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2021 We still find time to get to the bench, but not much building’s been happening lately. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: We still find time to get to the bench at time. Ah, A Buffalo, great to see! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Oh, now I have to catch up. Looking good Ernie. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Ernie Looking mighty good Keep 'em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 18, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2021 These days I’ve been using building as a release from stress, nothing more. Life is crazy now, and stress free brainless builds like this kit are depressurizing me. It’s a simple model, and adding to it is much fun. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Copy Martin and Peter: Looking very good and starting to take shape! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: We still find time to get to the bench, but not much building’s been happening lately. Martin and Ernie A Buddy build - awesome. let the good times roll. Keep 'em comin Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 20, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2021 Anyone having a Buffalo sitting on the SOD, grab it and let’s finish them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 20, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2021 That build on the Czech modelers forum is the gold standard. What an insane build. I had to read S L O W L Y, but I figured it out. Stunning work. I have the Yellow Wings decal set for this as well, and although I really wanted to do an early war blue/grey striped tail crate, I’m now leaning towards the classic yellow wings scheme. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 20, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2021 A bit of picking away at it today. I had to use a bit of card stock to close some joint gaps. Typical short run. The turtleneck required some careful fitting, trimming, and shimming with card stock. Quite simple actually, but it took a bit of time to get it right. It was narrow OOB, but a few shims fixed that. So far it looks decent enough. Sorry for the washed out look in the cockpit Plenty of glare from the lights. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 20, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2021 Aaand then we find this! A bit of a disaster. Sometime between now and then, a massive crack appeared, dead center in the windscreen. There’s no fixing that, so we use find a different windscreen. The kit comes with both styles of windscreen: with or without the telescopic gunsight. So without buying another kit, the only option is to use the later style windscreen. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Ernie Looking so good and then the canopy - just seems there is something always around the corner to bite us. Just go with the other canopy - is it possible to drill out the hole for the sight tube? Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 21, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ernie Looking so good and then the canopy - just seems there is something always around the corner to bite us. Just go with the other canopy - is it possible to drill out the hole for the sight tube? Keep 'em comin Peter Peter, I’m gonna attempt it, maybe first start with a heated up sewing needle? Or just go bigger and bigger with the drill bits 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 In my eyes the sewing needle is a good idea: just melts the material. But there is a risk that it might be difficult to get it out fast enough. Maybe a test on an old part or clear sprue would be good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Peter, I’m gonna attempt it, maybe first start with a heated up sewing needle? Or just go bigger and bigger with the drill bits Ernie Fingers crossed and I thinking the way to go is with increasing the drill bit size as you go. Good luck! Do some testing and see which works best. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 6:38 AM, Clunkmeister said: Aaand then we find this! A bit of a disaster. Sometime between now and then, a massive crack appeared, dead center in the windscreen. There’s no fixing that, so we use find a different windscreen. The kit comes with both styles of windscreen: with or without the telescopic gunsight. So without buying another kit, the only option is to use the later style windscreen. Ernie, can you please text me your address? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 So. Ernie is on the roll with his kit and I become distracted by different stuff. However, this is where I stand with Buffalo right now. The airframe is intact, needs some sanding and scribing, I slapped it together super fast to motivate Ernie's efforts , so the painting of the internals will be fun. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Martin You're the 7th Calvary to the rescue for Ernie - nice going my friend Your Buffalo is looking mighty good and painting the interior portions is surely going to be a bit nerve racking. Looking forward to the pics. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2021 Oh awesome Martin. You’re doing the slightly different Finnish version. Should be OH SO COOL. I actually like the style of the export cowl more than the US Navy -2 version. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2021 I actually managed to modify the solid windscreen without cracking it. No pics because it’s masked and enjoying a coat of RLM66. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2021 7th Cav? Yikes! I hear War Drums beating… 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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