Meng Me-410B-2/U4 1/48

[KevinM]

I have started another little 1/48 seeing space is starting to run out the Meng Me-410 with the only add-ons being the Quintas Interior.The fit thus far has been quite Nice I have even placed the copit and gunner section within the fuselage halves fit looks excellent.The kit also supplies both engines and look like they might be pretty good for 1/48 sadly I will properly close those up once built.I also have the Revell 1/48 in the stash to which I order my mask for it when I ordered this one's mask.I think it was Carl that asked I do a build log then it could of been Paul either way here it is.Pics of work done thus far....

[Martinnfb]

Really nice start. 

[belugawhaleman]

Had to look up this aircraft..... Cool subject. Looking forward to the rest of the build!

[Landlubber Mike]

Great start Kevin!

[DocRob]

Count me in, Kevin, I have a Meng 410 in my stash and was sometimes urged to build her. If I remember right, the prop and spinners are off and I added some from Aires or Profimodeler. I can look if you´re interested. Cockpit looks really good.

Cheers Rob

[Landlubber Mike]

I should have mentioned I have a couple of the Pro Modeler kits in my stash.  If I didn't have so many projects going at the moment, I'd try and build one of mine alongside yours.  I think I was going to build one B-2 with the BK5 cannon and the other as an A-1.

[KevinM]

23 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Really nice start. 

Thanks Martin.

 

21 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Had to look up this aircraft..... Cool subject. Looking forward to the rest of the build!

Happy to have you along Paul so it must of been Karl who was looking to see her built?

12 hours ago, DocRob said:

Count me in, Kevin, I have a Meng 410 in my stash and was sometimes urged to build her. If I remember right, the prop and spinners are off and I added some from Aires or Profimodeler.

Thanks Rob but she will OOB for the most part except for here once she hits the cabinet no one will know better.

 

3 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

I should have mentioned I have a couple of the Pro Modeler kits in my stash.  If I didn't have so many projects going at the moment, I'd try and build one of mine alongside yours.  I think I was going to build one B-2 with the BK5 cannon and the other as an A-1.

I hear ya Mike the reason I try to keep the number of builds going down as of right now the 410,George and the Scharnhorst.This build will have the cannon out front.

 

Thanks all for popping in to look.

[KevinM]

I had a bit of a snafu with the pit the consoles I installed on the opposite sides making the front part of the fuselage not able to close by a 1/16".The other problem was I had glued the the fuse all the way to rear gunners position! I let the rookie mistake sit for a couple of days was looking at ordering another kit and Quintas??The idea came wet the seam down  a curve blade and start the seperation it was complete in 5/10 minutes with zero damage.Once I had the front portion of the pit out could see the consoles extending out beyond the IP.The Quinta's was carefully removed and sanding commenced  till it fit and then reassembly.The wings are now glued on just a little filler up front and below no biggee.

[DocRob]

Phew, close shave on rescuing the Hornisse, Kevin. The cockpit looks great, even after the accident.
 

Cheers Rob

[KevinM]

7 hours ago, DocRob said:

Phew, close shave on rescuing the Hornisse, Kevin. The cockpit looks great, even after the accident.
 

Cheers Rob

Thanks Rob she was close to being in the trash can

The canopy is only going to be OK it was a beotch to assemble the glue would just not bond finally Revell's professional came to the rescue but some damage had already occurred.

[KevinM]

I have been working some color today on the plane to which I feel pretty good about.The two boxes on the l/side of the fuse covered up some ole unit markings methinks.I will start to lay down some clear in a bit and start decaling tomorrow night,

[DocRob]

That came out pretty well, Kevin. Camo looks fantastic.

Cheers Rob 

[KevinM]

Thanks Rob she's an interesting a/c line wise.

[Landlubber Mike]

Wow, looking good Kevin!

[belugawhaleman]

Looks great. Well done Kevin!

[KevinM]

4 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Wow, looking good Kevin!

Thanks Mike about to hit the shop and lay down some decals.I hit the gym for the first time a long bit with the wife tonight felt good!The eight months of basic inactivity is done due to a separated rib.

 

3 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Looks great. Well done Kevin!

I appreciate that Paul she was literally inches from the trash can letting things sit/think paid off.

 

Gieb,Dave and Gus Baby I appreciate ya'll looking in my best Southern draw.

[Martinnfb]

Nice mottling, she's coming along nicely. Ribs are painful and long ordeal of recovery, I am glad are are feeling better Kevin. 

Cheers

Martin

[KevinM]

1 hour ago, Martinnfb said:

Ribs are painful and long ordeal of recovery,

Yeah Martin in the beginning it was beotch talk about some pain doctors gave me the go ahead to hit the gym.

[Landlubber Mike]

Glad to hear you're back at the gym Kevin - those rib injuries are no joke!  

[KevinM]

All the decals have been applied to the plane maybe tomorrow night some pics.

[Martinnfb]

This just arrived. No Idea why?

 

[KevinM]

5 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

This just arrived. No Idea why?

 

I have that one also in the stash.

[KevinM]

I think it's time to post a few pics she is getting pretty close to the finish line but the further I got into the build the more problematic it became.The canopy is by far the biggest PIA,the white decals (way to thick)and the exact position of the LG?The rear half of the canopy was removed checked for over spray and it BROKE again this time though I hate it got SG it worked and is glued in place.The LG for one the assembly process and angles could be a little clearer the front doors go way way out there mine are to tight( is what it is ) and the LG round stub pretty tight but should be tighter I have pics of the real one's hope I am close enough.The kit is not all bad just has the moments were the Almighty probably  is SHH.

[DocRob]

looking good despite the issues, Kevin, finish line ahead. I take notes about the obstacles for when I start mine.

Cheers Rob

[Martinnfb]

Agreed with Rob, she's looking good. ProModeller one is going to be a breeze in comparison. I just noticed on the last picture the right spinner is probably from He-111.

Here is a motivational click.