coolboxx Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I really fancy doing this, but not sure what one any suggestions. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 1, 2019 Members Share Posted April 1, 2019 I'm going to follow your lead on this one, I have the E-3. Biggest issues; 1: Cockpit is nowhere near reality (I got a good deal on Aries E cockpit on ebay). 2. Lower contours (oil cooler cover and lower fuselage aft of wing) way too sharp. Some sanding may help but the plastic isn't thick enough to fully correct. 3. Mis-shaped rudder (steal from Revell 109, it's a perfect fit). 4. No detail on for propeller collars on hub, this was a prominent feature (I've got some Eduard E-1s that I'm using for earlier conversions so I'll steal from one of those). 5. Wheels, easy fix (CMK). I'm sure there are more but those are the biggies off the top of my head. Good luck! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mikester said: I'm going to follow your lead on this one, I have the E-3. Biggest issues; 1: Cockpit is nowhere near reality (I got a good deal on Aries E cockpit on ebay). 2. Lower contours (oil cooler cover and lower fuselage aft of wing) way too sharp. Some sanding may help but the plastic isn't thick enough to fully correct. 3. Mis-shaped rudder (steal from Revell 109, it's a perfect fit). 4. No detail on for propeller collars on hub, this was a prominent feature (I've got some Eduard E-1s that I'm using for earlier conversions so I'll steal from one of those). 5. Wheels, easy fix (CMK). I'm sure there are more but those are the biggies off the top of my head. Good luck! Cheers Mike, that's the sort of help i need for this one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 few interesting links https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=747 http://www.hyperscale.com/2012/reviews/kits/trumpeter02289reviewbf_1.htm 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 1, 2019 Members Share Posted April 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: few interesting links https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=747 http://www.hyperscale.com/2012/reviews/kits/trumpeter02289reviewbf_1.htm It does have some warts, but I'm always up for a challenge. if you want to do a Trop version it's currently the only game in town damn near. Been Jonesin' to use my Hataka LW desert paint colors set too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Ok so we are go, i have decided to wing it. First little bit to get started. Don't laugh, scratching odd little bits I'm ok with.... just. I still haven't or can't decide on an E4. I like the idea of a clean cammo (no mottle) and also with the front nose cone removed and a lookalike cannon up front. Hummmm..... So i cut away bottom row of gauges. Put a small 1mm shim on back dash support piece, and now i can add missing gauges. Putting the shim on the back support allows me to move gauges back also.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kais Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 coolboxx, that IP will build an E-1 to E-3, as the prop pitch switch in the lower centre of the top panel is the earlier manual toggle type. FYI. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Hi Kais, thank you for that info. This is the kit dash board. So i need to remove that toggle switch and replace with name plate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kais Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Coolboxx, that's right. The throttle then has a thumb rocker switch to do the function when the prop pitch is in manual. Be careful of the compass represented in your drawn image, the E compass was a fluid filled bulged affair as in the photo you posted. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 Working on the prop hubs, this area being quit detailed and obvious on this 109 type. The kit part has no detail at all. Just attacked it with a scalpel, I'm pretty happy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Very nice ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 I think the dash is closer, possibly?.... Spinner with a blast shroud protruding. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Looks great to me !.......harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Nice work on those collars! Gaz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 PROP...... almost done... forgot decals 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Niiiiice! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 fine detail as usually 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Great looking prop, should look great on your 109. Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Hi all, this update has had me thinking, many little problems to resolve but nothing to serious....honest. it's the cockpit i'am working on. Trumperter have got the detail in their, but all in the wrong place lmao (how did this happen).As the pictures will show side panels and seat moved forward 4mm. Floor chopped up and put back together in the right places...Detail now being added. Throttle body, taps, pipes, pilots hatch and shelf behind seat ect. Then will clean up and paint. I'am not trying for 100% limited knowledge, but something a little bit closer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I couldn't do that .......................... oh I could 'try' but would end up with a box of very expensive shavings...................... very precise.............. and very sharp.......... I am a little perplexed as to why some of these fairly expensive kits always need , what looks like, a lot of reworking, it's all in the details, and these small adjustments make it museum quality........ I love what you're doing....... looks excellent... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: I couldn't do that .......................... oh I could 'try' but would end up with a box of very expensive shavings...................... very precise.............. and very sharp.......... I am a little perplexed as to why some of these fairly expensive kits always need , what looks like, a lot of reworking, it's all in the details, and these small adjustments make it museum quality........ I love what you're doing....... looks excellent... Thanks Jeff, i didn't really want to chuck money at this kit if i could help it. And to my surprise and a little creative license you can make good a lot of the inaccuracies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Love the interior work! Though, I probably wouldn't do such a thing, myself. I'm lazy that way. Gaz 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 This should turn out to be a really nice model! Nice work so far. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 22, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 22, 2019 On 4/7/2019 at 12:36 AM, Kais said: Coolboxx, that's right. The throttle then has a thumb rocker switch to do the function when the prop pitch is in manual. Be careful of the compass represented in your drawn image, the E compass was a fluid filled bulged affair as in the photo you posted. Hey Kais, Is that Ed Russell's old Emil? I knew it got sold and brought to England... I've seen it fly several times, and was cool to see in formation with a Spitty, Hurricane, P-51, and a Lanc. You never realize how small the 109 really is until you see one next to an Allied fighter. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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