Martinnfb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Seat bucket's made out of plywood. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Seat bucket's made out of plywood. Ooh nice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Thanks Martin, I never knew or even thought. Nice to know for dry brushing in the cockpit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Welcome back, friends! Earlier I wrote about the need to add two more parts to the engine so that it can be cemented to the firewall. They are indicated by red lines. Also notice that I painted the exhaust stub area black. Decals... Decals are what turn this plain cockpit into something more interesting. There are red indicator lights next to each switch. But they aren't very visible. But they really shouldn't be... unless there is a problem. Notice the area with the red bracket overhead. That area is very softly molded, making it difficult to distinguish the wires in the bundle. Note here that instead of using silver paint, I'm trying the Nightshift way by using a light shade of gray. The oxygen system has it's own gauges. This is a poor photo of the throttle. It too has a decal. I'm gonna have to dig out the wife's Olympus. This phone is clearly limited when it comes to detail shots. The seat and floor. I was given some great photos of a chipped plywood seat bucket by Martin. But I didn't use the idea as I was feeling too lazy and didn't want to have to explain it every time somebody asked about it. And finally... The IP Sadly, I didn't get everything to line up correctly before it dried. I used UV gel to give the indicators a glassy finish. The kit gives you various ways to finish the IP. You can use the large decals like I have done. Or, you can use smaller decals which cover each lens and control separately, or you can paint the whole damn thing by yourself. Either way, you end up with some left-over gauge decals for another 109 project. Happy modelling! 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 17, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2022 Gaz, just a thought, but if you haven’t secured it yet, maybe thin the front and rear edges of the seat pan to match the pic. I do it on all my builds and it really helps the appearance. It’s looking GREAT! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 17, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Is that similar to the Sword of Satisfaction? 🤪💩 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Gaz Nice work on the cockpit and IP - detail painting and weathering look mighty good. I've made a note to 'clean up' the wiring you pointed out under the red bracket when I get going on my 109 i just doesn't look right the way ZM molded the part (wires). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 11:57 PM, Peterpools said: Gaz Nice work on the cockpit and IP - detail painting and weathering look mighty good. I've made a note to 'clean up' the wiring you pointed out under the red bracket when I get going on my 109 i just doesn't look right the way ZM molded the part (wires). Thank you, Peter, I don't think they will be very visible once the cockpit tub is together. I've built a lot of 109's and looking into the cockpit.... you just don't see much behind the yellow fuel tube. The viewing angle just isn’t good to see it. Hey Gaz, I fixed your apostrophe in “isn’t”. You had a semicolon. Yes, the diction and phonics cop again 🤣🤣🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Thanks Gaz for the insight. Just seems ZM should have done a better job on that wiring so that all the parts would be of the same detail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Gaz, just a thought, but if you haven’t secured it yet, maybe thin the front and rear edges of the seat pan to match the pic. I do it on all my builds and it really helps the appearance. It’s looking GREAT! Sorry... too late. Not even gonna risk pulling it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: Thanks Gaz for the insight. Just seems ZM should have done a better job on that wiring so that all the parts would be of the same detail Peter, must have been a friday afternoon job, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Saturday part II. Went a little further on the interior while leaving room to add the belts.... and started on a wing The engine bearers and tubing arraches to the firewall at 6 points. Here it is dry-fitted. I have never done a wing like this before. Everything fits to the inner framing. And goes on in panels and pieces. Even some of the control linkage is shown. I have decided to do the wings complete according to the directions. ZM has done an admirable job of keeping ejector pin marks out of the way. But I guess it was inevitable. I must admit that I am a bit worried about getting it together smoothly. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Gaz, I know when work gets in the way of modelling but only just noticed your build and you are 4 pages in………looks like my retirement plan is on hold indefinitely as my company has accepted me working from home full time……..hence no time for modelling except for the weekends……. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Gaz, I know when work gets in the way of modelling but only just noticed your build and you are 4 pages in………looks like my retirement plan is on hold indefinitely as my company has accepted me working from home full time……..hence no time for modelling except for the weekends……. That's great news, Phil! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umlaufmotor Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 A very interesting kit from Zoukei-Mura. Nice work here on the engine and cockpit. Also a very interesting discussion regarding "Which 109 do I want to build?" ........ but allways better than pictures is the living object - turn speakers to "loud": Servus Bertl 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 3 hours ago, GazzaS said: Peter, must have been a friday afternoon job, Gaz Completely agree and after an early happy hour as well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Gaz The engine barer as well as the entire assembly with the cockpit lots so good and nicely detailed. Glad you are tackling the wings now as I'm always suspect as how well the outer panels will fit - will it be as if the wing skin is a solid piece with perfect panel lines or roadblocks ahead. I'm always suspect of this type of construction and always have had troubles in the past with various kits. Even access/movable panels never seem to fit well (except Tamiya) Looking forward to how your wing assembly goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Welcome back, friends! Earlier I wrote about the need to add two more parts to the engine so that it can be cemented to the firewall. They are indicated by red lines. Also notice that I painted the exhaust stub area black. Decals... Decals are what turn this plain cockpit into something more interesting. There are red indicator lights next to each switch. But they aren't very visible. But they really shouldn't be... unless there is a problem. Notice the area with the red bracket overhead. That area is very softly molded, making it difficult to distinguish the wires in the bundle. Note here that instead of using silver paint, I'm trying the Nightshift way by using a light shade of gray. The oxygen system has it's own gauges. This is a poor photo of the throttle. It too has a decal. I'm gonna have to dig out the wife's Olympus. This phone is clearly limited when it comes to detail shots. The seat and floor. I was given some great photos of a chipped plywood seat bucket by Martin. But I didn't use the idea as I was feeling too lazy and didn't want to have to explain it every time somebody asked about it. And finally... The IP Sadly, I didn't get everything to line up correctly before it dried. I used UV gel to give the indicators a glassy finish. The kit gives you various ways to finish the IP. You can use the large decals like I have done. Or, you can use smaller decals which cover each lens and control separately, or you can paint the whole damn thing by yourself. Either way, you end up with some left-over gauge decals for another 109 project. Happy modelling! Yay!!! Build work ... I thought the thread was descending into general discussion on 109's ... Rog 😛 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Umlaufmotor said: A very interesting kit from Zoukei-Mura. Nice work here on the engine and cockpit. Also a very interesting discussion regarding "Which 109 do I want to build?" ........ but allways better than pictures is the living object - turn speakers to "loud": Servus Bertl I never get tired of hearing that combo ... Inverted V12, fuel injected, smooth running, Daimler Benz engine ... with a Supercharger screaming its box off!! To me they always sounded better that their allied counterparts ... Rog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, GazzaS said: That's great news, Phil! Thanks Gaz, at least now I can build the stash up a little but having no time is a bummer…….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Umlaufmotor said: A very interesting kit from Zoukei-Mura. Nice work here on the engine and cockpit. Also a very interesting discussion regarding "Which 109 do I want to build?" ........ but allways better than pictures is the living object - turn speakers to "loud": Servus Bertl Thank you for the video, Bertl! The 109 has always been my favorite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 8 hours ago, Peterpools said: Gaz The engine barer as well as the entire assembly with the cockpit lots so good and nicely detailed. Glad you are tackling the wings now as I'm always suspect as how well the outer panels will fit - will it be as if the wing skin is a solid piece with perfect panel lines or roadblocks ahead. I'm always suspect of this type of construction and always have had troubles in the past with various kits. Even access/movable panels never seem to fit well (except Tamiya) Looking forward to how your wing assembly goes. I'm with you Peter. I've never had much luck with wing panels. With my latest Revell 109 build, the resin replacement parts fit worse than the ill-fitting kit parts. I really do not mind the Hasegawa approach, as I like everything closed up. To me, shape is all important. I'll never take a tape measure to the model. As long as it looks right, I'm happy to be ignorant of an errant millimeter or two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks Gaz, at least now I can build the stash up a little but having no time is a bummer…….. Phil, on my workdays I have little time or energy for modelling. I live for my days off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now