Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 20, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi all, I know I shouldn't start yet another build, but after opening the box on this kit, it got the better of me. I rummaged through old spares boxes I found some PK Tinyland Luftwaffe hatches, CMK cockpit, Eduard exterior and interior, Master Barrels, Aeromaster decals and MDC mk108's. It's not that this kit needs much, BUT with all this stuff lying around AND me never touching the Hasegawa kits in the stash anymore, I thought I'd see what can be used. I haven't decided on a scheme yet, other than that it will not be the red Wolfgang Späte plane. I made a small start by cutting out some access hatches in the fuselage. Added a PE flange in the opening. The doors will be suspended by a chord from the opening. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi Jeroen. I knew you shouldn't resist for a long time........ OK, Is there a place on the first row? Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 20, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2013 I just knew it. LSM is no longer a Meng Komet virgin, and Jeroen is the one to creatively defile it! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I'm looking forward to this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 20, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thnx guys, I really can't wait till Eduard treats us to a special set for this kit. But the extensive old Eduard set for the Hasegawa kit has a lot of parts that can be used. The seatbelts for instance are not up to HGW quality, but are better than the Meng seat belts that are made from single PE parts. As I go along I'll see what I can use. The Meng seatbelts are (in my eyes) too small (almost 1/48-ish) and too simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 20, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2013 Those Meng belts are OK, but I'd consider Radu belts, or HGW anyway....perhaps Eduard's colour etch. I've started this, so as Jeroen has just berated me, I'll post a topic tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 21, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 21, 2013 Here's the seat from Eduard. James asked me if it fits, but I think that question belongs to sissies. In my opinion a real modeler doesnt fit anything but builds and paints the entire seat, super glues the delicate seatbelts to it and then! sees if it fits. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 21, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 21, 2013 .........James asked me if it fits, but I think that question belongs to sissies. In my opinion a real modeler doesnt fit anything but builds and paints the entire seat, super glues the delicate seatbelts to it and then! sees if it fits. I knew you were hardcore, but I had no idea THIS much. That deserves a serious amount of respect, and a week at a sanatorium. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 And some bottles of the furry rodent.... Cavia to the rescue! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 23, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi guys and gals, Working on the cockpit tub. The fuel tanks (left and right) are too smooth in this kit. The straps can use more detail. I cut off the four straps that cover the tanks. Brushed them with very thin Micro cement. Waited. And then stamped structure in them with a stubby brush. Next up: adding the Eduard PE straps! This set is amazing for this kit. Even the seat fits! You can see the PE straps in the fret. Parts 57 and 58. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nice start on the 'pit Jeroen, considering that PE set is for the Hasegawa Komet it shouldn't be too long before they release a version for the Meng kit. I like the blackened look to the metal (or did you pre-paint it??). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 23, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Grant, I can't help it. Everything turns black in my hands... Trust me. This PE set has a lot of potential for this kit. I doubt Eduard will make such an extensive set for this kit. Even though it clearly would benefit from it... The tip on the thine cement to structure the tanks was a tip from James. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 23, 2013 I wish I'd gone the Eduard route for the pit. The Meng pit looks half developed...missing linksages, pipes, levers, straps etc. The rest of the kit is real nice, so that's a disappointment. If anyone can fix that office, it's the man and his orrifice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looks great so far Jeroen! Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looking fantastic Jeroen... I will be following yours and Jims lead on this... I thinking of ordering one in the coming weeks. Have you decided on a scheme yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 23, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looking fantastic Jeroen... I will be following yours and Jims lead on this... I thinking of ordering one in the coming weeks. Have you decided on a scheme yet? Yes.. I was thinking silver and blue. Like this: You like? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hmmmm, a star doesn't look too well on this aircraft for some reason... Something with 90-degree angles looks better I'd think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yes.. I was thinking silver and blue. Like this: You like? A Dallas Cowboys scheme... I like! Matt will hate it http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000059385/article/morris-claiborne-cowboys-car-owned-by-family-friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 27, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2013 Did some work on the pit today: Replaced the entire back wall of the pit with Greencard. Made a new armor plate with very thin Greencard. Used Eduard PE for the framing behind the seat. Very nice stuff. And amazingly all this PE fits this kit as if it was made for it. The IP is the Eduard pre colored one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Great job on the pit wall, Jeroen. Cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Jeroen, Great stuff as usual! Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted November 2, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted November 2, 2013 Thnx guys! @ George: I'm not always a fan of Eduard's pre colored stuff, but for IP's I think it can work. I give them a matt finish and use Micro clear for the dials. Presto. I am opening more hatches in the hull. Pretty fun work. Making the hole to exactly match the PE flange. And I'm prepping the pit for painting. Adding liquid mask to the windows. Today the MK108 shackles I ordered came in. One for James, one for me. Should look great on the wooden base. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted November 2, 2013 Administrators Share Posted November 2, 2013 Great work, and loving those clips Added any paint yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthetomcat Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Did some work on the pit today: Replaced the entire back wall of the pit with Greencard. Made a new armor plate with very thin Greencard. Used Eduard PE for the framing behind the seat. Very nice stuff. And amazingly all this PE fits this kit as if it was made for it. The IP is the Eduard pre colored one. Good old Green Card, photo etch and the original kit parts, what a wonderful hobby this is ! Keep up the good works Jeroen ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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