JohnB Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Right with you on dealing with shaky hands, eye strain and I'm crawling along on the DB 605. On my copy, the ignition leads weren't molded that well and no way could I clean them up - just too delicate. Should have the Spitfire done today plus photos and then I'll be joining you on our ZM 109 builds. This kit certainly isn't a "shake and bake" build! Be prepared!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 John Thanks for the warning but compared to the Revell Spit, it fit issues and poor instructions, I'm ready to dive in and get going. Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Making a little progress on the cockpit. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 12:46 PM, JohnB said: This kit certainly isn't a "shake and bake" build! Be prepared!!!!! That's very true. The fit has just enough play that it's easy to slowly build in errors that compound once you reach a critical stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: That's very true. The fit has just enough play that it's easy to slowly build in errors that compound once you reach a critical stage. 100% correct Carl. I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop as they say. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Here are three books that are great references for the '109's. Good for parts placement and colors, etc. The one for the '109G-2 shows slightly different cockpit and engine bay arrangement but is still a good reference for any novice '109 modeler 🙄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 John nice progress on the 109's front office- looking so good. Completely agree with you and Carl as there is enough play in some of the part fits to add up to some serious trouble down the line. I've discovered some of the engine piping seems to have a mind of it's own and isn't happy being coaxed into place. Seeing the very light and petite molds lines for us senior modelers is a continuous headache for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John nice progress on the 109's front office- looking so good. Completely agree with you and Carl as there is enough play in some of the part fits to add up to some serious trouble down the line. I've discovered some of the engine piping seems to have a mind of it's own and isn't happy being coaxed into place. Seeing the very light and petite molds lines for us senior modelers is a continuous headache for sure. Thanks Peter. Mine was that way too and gave me fits. Very glad to be finished with the engine and all it's headaches although I expect it will be a problem later when trying to mate it to the airframe. I darn near decided to set this SOB aside and do something else! 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 John Got ya and if the kit is becoming a cuss factor maybe give it a rest for a well, jump on something else and come back to it for your next build - seems to always work perfectly for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 More progress on the cockpit. Of course the ammo area won't be visible later on. In my opinion a waste of time and effort to add stuff that could be left out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 John Nice work progress on the front office - lots of details and a lot of work. Completely agree about spending a lot of time working on details that will never be seen once a model is finished and closed up. My recently finished P-40 is a great example and most ZM kits follow as well. The Revell Spitfire on the other hand didn't have any hidden details and that was just fine with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Cockpit looks great. I didn't paint the bullets... or any hidden detail for that matter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Smart Man Gaz! I keep kicking myself in the rear for painting and adding all the hidden details for nothing more then knowing it's there. After some time in the display case, I'll actually forget the bulk of the hidden details. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 5 hours ago, GazzaS said: Cockpit looks great. I didn't paint the bullets... or any hidden detail for that matter. Thanks Gaz. I went on and painted them anyway even though it was unnecessary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 More progress on the cockpit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 John You're flying now the some mighty nice work on the front office. I'm now working on my ZM 109 full time and you're so right about the BD 605 and all the plumbing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 ZN 109 and DB 6095? 😂 Thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Thanks John for pointing out my terrible typing skills when I'm rushing and not proof reading. I did go back and correct my post. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Looking amazing as usual, this is going to turn out to be a 5 day build at least…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 57 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Thanks John for pointing out my terrible typing skills when I'm rushing and not proof reading. I did go back and correct my post. LOL Peter! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Looking amazing as usual, this is going to turn out to be a 5 day build at least…. At least. 🤪 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 That fuel line gave me fits trying to paint the fittings on it. You've made it look so easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: That fuel line gave me fits trying to paint the fittings on it. You've made it look so easy. I got lucky and had no problem with it. My magnifier came in very handy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 A little test fitting going on! Fits fine so far! 🙄🤞 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 After some consideration I have decided to model this a/c instead of Hartmann's. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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