Martinnfb Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 This build is epic, I like it a lot. Cheers Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Both look fantastic Kent !....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Kent Right with Martin … an epic build for sure. Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Welcome back and many thanks for the great feedback! Well progress has been tempered by lack of mojo for this build and concentrating on getting the Ju87 to a good point. However, back to the HS 123! The build has now been washed (AK enamel panel line washes) and flat coated (Testors Dullcote) and approaches the final stretch. I have removed the masking from the cockpit area and have some minor touch ups. A few extraneous parts to go, minor rigging and final assembly. It will get some restrained weathering, mainly around the lower areas, as these were fairly new birds but still operated from rough landing strips. Regards, 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Nice work, Kent. No need to cover the markings here. This isn't Fascist Book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, GazzaS said: Nice work, Kent. No need to cover the markings here. This isn't Fascist Book. Thanks Gaz, I did the art cover up for FB and nowI cannot undo it! Well I probably can but don’t know how! Regards, Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 Closer to the finish. I added the bombs, fuel tank and associated fixings. The windscreen is on and some fiddly gunsight PE added with a tad to go. I wanted a very sparse weathering finish and used some AK European Earth around the undersides and Smoke pigments as an exhaust stain. Not sure I like it. Your thoughts? Maybe some delicate oil.fuel stains? The cockpit masking is off and the pilot doors added. I was going to use the Eduard PE ones but I like the kit ones better. Bombs are Eduard Brassin. I broke some of the sway braces off in handling and had to rebuild a couple. I hope to have this into the cabinet for the weekend. Regards, Kent 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Very nice, all over. The light weathering suits the plane. My only small critique would be the bomb alignment, which seems a bit off. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Kent Incredible work -- looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Aaaand I’m spent! Many thanks to those that have followed along this little journey. Finished off the build with Eziline antennas. I used 0.06mm brass tube as connectors/insulators and painted them light grey. The gunsight PE was added and more Eziline for the rigging between fuselage and upper wing. A couple of small glue spots were covered with Dullcote, the light earth pigment stains removed on the lower wings and those bombs aligned. Last item was the prop and calling it done. Regards and thanks again, Kent 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Love your build, keeps me in the loop with mine . Fantastic building, painting and weathering. Do you think the riveting payed off after painting? I really would like to know, if I have to go this route too. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Just beautiful ! Have loved watching....harv 🏆 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Kent Across the finish line and rolled out into the sun. Just a spectacular build and a joy to follow. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 8 hours ago, DocRob said: Love your build, keeps me in the loop with mine . Fantastic building, painting and weathering. Do you think the riveting payed off after painting? I really would like to know, if I have to go this route too. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob, I would have to say yes to the riveting. Cannot really be seen in iPhone photos but IRL it is certainly visible and subtle enough to make a pleasing difference. Regards, Kent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 13 hours ago, kahunaminor said: I would have to say yes to the riveting. Cannot really be seen in iPhone photos but IRL it is certainly visible and subtle enough to make a pleasing difference. Thank you Kent, the riveting is visible on your pic of the underside. I will consider going this route, having not a lot of experience with riveting. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 11 hours ago, DocRob said: Thank you Kent, the riveting is visible on your pic of the underside. I will consider going this route, having not a lot of experience with riveting. Cheers Rob Rob This was my first attempt at riveting as a full project. There are some errors here and there, but overall it came out well. Preparation is the key to success methinks. The actual act of applying the rivets is simple. The measuring and drawing on the lines in pencil just needs patience. I think it is the mental jump that is the hardest part! Having looked at the Phantom stencils, you have patience in spades! Best of luck, Kent 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 17 hours ago, kahunaminor said: This was my first attempt at riveting as a full project. There are some errors here and there, but overall it came out well. Preparation is the key to success methinks. The actual act of applying the rivets is simple. The measuring and drawing on the lines in pencil just needs patience. I think it is the mental jump that is the hardest part! Having looked at the Phantom stencils, you have patience in spades! Thanks for the encouragement Kent. I riveted sometimes on parts of builds, but never a full plane. Maybe the Henschel is a good starting point. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 5 hours ago, DocRob said: Thanks for the encouragement Kent. I riveted sometimes on parts of builds, but never a full plane. Maybe the Henschel is a good starting point. Cheers Rob Rob, If you need plans let me know and I will email you a set. Just PM me your email. Kent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 21 hours ago, kahunaminor said: If you need plans let me know and I will email you a set. Just PM me your email. Thank you for your generous offer Kent. I will decide about riveting when I start building and am maybe coming back to ask you for your plans then. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Kent, absolutely stunning build, the weathering is subtle and in scale, might be tempted to get one of these…… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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