rkranias Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 LOL see my red face!!!! Ha, Ha! On the bright side you can remind yourself it was worth waking up this morning...you learned something. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted May 17, 2014 Members Share Posted May 17, 2014 Nice work, Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Ha, Ha! On the bright side you can remind yourself it was worth waking up this morning...you learned something. Cheers! LOL I'll have to do that in the morning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ju88 throttle control will be placed on the left panel just below the FW190 throttle. I cut a thin strip of styrene and glued a scrap PE. Then using .30mm drill I drilled two holes for the throttle controls. After placing .30mm rods I trimmed then flattened with smooth pliers. Using white glue to make the knobs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Had some bench time this weekend, slowly making progress. FW190 throttle made from styrene strip and rod. Primer with Mr. Surfacer 1200. Ju88 engine RPM and Oil Pressure panel painted, instrument decals added then some Vallejo "Still Water" to dials. FW190 throttle control painted and glued in place. Ju88 throttle controls painted and ready to be glued on port cockpit panel. Ju88 engine RPM and Oil Pressure panel test fitted with tape. Will glue after seat/belts/control stick and wiring added. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Nice work on the wiring. Love those drill bits. Got both sets. Question.....do some of yours have the collars and some not?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Nice work on the wiring. Love those drill bits. Got both sets. Question.....do some of yours have the collars and some not?. yes, interesting. I have a mix of collars and without. I actually prefer no collars on the fine size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looking good Mike. The cockpit layout and the detail is excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looking good Mike. The cockpit layout and the detail is excellent! You mean Rick, right? Assumption you mean Mike Offutt. That said, I am flattered my work is being compared to and associated with MO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You mean Rick, right? Assumption you mean Mike Offutt. That said, I am flattered my work is being compared to and associated with MO. I mean Rick, lol!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 You mean Rick, right? Assumption you mean Mike Offutt. That said, I am flattered my work is being compared to and associated with MO. FO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 You mean Rick, right? Assumption you mean Mike Offutt. That said, I am flattered my work is being compared to and associated with MO. FO man...tough crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Some pit work completed. Wiring looms added, need some matt varnish then button up the fuselage. Really need to jump into the Ju88 if I want to finish by mid 2015. The port harness will be added later as it will be draped over the fuselage. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 This is looking fantastic Rick! On another subject...sorry...the drill bits you featured in another post and are showing with the engine wiring harness earlier in this one, I tried the e-mail address you showed to no avail Is there another way of contactig him? It either get no reply or it kicks it back for a bad address. Would love to get my hands on some of those! Love watching your builds! Keep up the beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Man.....forgot all about this one. Nice looking "office". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 SOME CHANGES I was not happy with the results of the Ju88 Autopilot and Fuel Tank switches. At a LHS I found this in the Armour section. Perfect solution for the FW190 pit. This also solves fuel and electrical connector/coupling issue "FW190 to the Ju88." FW190 pit prior to change. With connectors/couplings added a little paint and matt varnish. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 600 LITER CIGAR DROP TANK Fuel was an issue for the Mistel series. The MG 131's mounted in the cowling of the FW190 were removed for fuel tank. A larger 600l cigar drop tank was issued to the FW190 and two 900l drop tanks were issued to the Ju88. Coincidentally, CMK just released a Luftwaffe 600l Cigar #5088 drop tank. It is a long cigar shaped tank and timing of this release could not have been better. Prior to pouring block removal. All cleaned up and ready for some CA love. Ready for some primer. Dry fit on the ETC501 rack sans sway bars. Will add fuel line and release wires later. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeWika Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Aaaargh Man- don't...stop... please! Merry Christmas Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 FW190 almost ready to prime. I got side tracked with my MDC Typhoon. In a few weeks the paint shop will be very busy with the FW190, P47 "Slick Chick" and Tiffy Mk.Ib. 3 builds complete by end of January? Is that possible? Plans to start the Ju88 late January. Merry Christmas Ted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeWika Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Come on.. you can do it! It all depends on how many airbrushes can you juggle at one time. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Making progress on the Mistel FW190A8. Laying down the paint begins. After Mr. Surfacer 1500 applied I thinned Mr. Color RLM 76 and got to work. Mr. Color RLM 02 applied to wheel wells and flap openings. After wheel wells and flap openings masked RLM 76 application is completed. Power Egg is dry fitted. The Mistel 2 FW190A8's had the MG131's removed to add a fuel tank. Gun openings were covered with field prepared panels. The outboard wing Mg151's were removed and gun openings buttoned up. A thinned wash of RLM 76 will be applied to blend the mottle application. RLM 74 and RLM 75 application on deck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeWika Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Mmmm.... that looks focking good Rick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Mmmm.... that looks focking good Rick! Focking "A"! Thanks Ted! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looking good Rick! Do you want this moved over the LSM WIP Area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looking good Rick! Do you want this moved over the LSM WIP Area? Thanks Dave. Yes, please move to LSM WIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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