Martinnfb Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Thank you Peter, I am not sure about the final result, the primer is drying as we speak and it will expose the imperfections to deal with. But the hardest part is done and I can move to the next step, the dreaded bomb racks. Perhaps I should drop the side step as well, they often flew with it unretracted. as you can see on the pictures below. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Bedtime shot. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Serial and regimental numbers are on. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 On 3/6/2024 at 5:20 PM, Martinnfb said: Perhaps I should drop the side step as well, they often flew with it unretracted. as you can see on the pictures below. Reminds me of that pic of a Navy F-4 on a bombing run with the step ladder down. Nice stencil work too. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 How did I miss this?! Nice work Martin, really looking great! I really like the domes. Who would have known to use Acorn nuts as a pattern? Nicely done. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Epic ! The finish is exceptional. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Martin Wonderful progress and some perfect results with the masks for the registration numbers and markings. the 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 After a little break I am back on it. External bomb racks are shaping out. .50cal barrels arrived as well. And the footstep door is in. Needs some cleanup , but it’s there. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Martin Nice to see you're back at the bench, break over and making nice progress again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 On 3/6/2024 at 9:18 PM, Martinnfb said: Bedtime shot. Let me fix that for yeah Scotch Shot! Looking really Nice Martin and you make me sick with your homemade stencils. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 He’s back! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Little messy at the moment, but fairly straight 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Martin, Looking really good, wow. Great work on the research and adjustments as well as the creativity in creating the bits you need. You must have a huge stash of styrene to pull from. My hats off to you! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Just read this from the start and what an amazing modelling masterclass. Cheers Dennis 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Those bomb racks look fantastic! Glad to see progress on your build. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Martin Right with the guys - some mighty creative and incredible modeling. Looking so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 When I grow up I want to be like Martin. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Sowietischer pilots need to stay hydrated. That’s an order! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Little progress on the dinghy EDIT: that giant seam will be covered by a seal plate that will continue all the way to the front, deep breath 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 That's impressive! Wouldn't have thought of that detail. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Our little, liquid cargo shall to be exposed, so I decided to fabricate a rudimentary inner frame for the cockpit hatch?, cover?, cap?, door?.. well, I also added release mechanism and rails for the privacy curtain. I added I check up list in Russian for the pilot’s convenience. (I used a 1/48 scale Cyrillic check-list stencils from Mi-24 )Don’t be alarmed by the wet wash it will be wiped and all toned down by a coat of satin. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Found this interesting picture with some beautiful details, among others there's a note placed on the perforated part of the cockpit cover. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Great photo, they sure had some interesting markings. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Fantastic detailing, Martin, this build will be epic. I love the addition of pilots fuel and the hatches inside, not to speak off the bomb racks, phenomenal. Cheers Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Thank you gentlemen for your support. I did a whole bunch of invisible work such as lens and reflex glass on the gun sight, cockpit clean up including dropping the armour plate. It makes sense to have it down for an easier access. Still working on the edges of the upper canopy frame rails and the related locking mechanism. Stay tuned. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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