Iain Ogilvie Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 As this build has been mentioned elsewhere on these forums I guess it's worth picking up where we are on this project. Started as an out of the box, quick-build, stress reliever - yeah - right! I won't go into the full background - that would take forever (and is covered in another place anyway) - but this is the latest as of last week - I may get some more done tomorrow - in which case I'll post pix. And this is my *interpretation* of a better looking UHU from the Revell kit - it looks fine straight out of the box and I don't for one minute expect anyone to go cutting up their kit just because I have! Nacelles all blended into the wing nicely and control surfaces fitted: And the nacelle before and after: Have fun!! Iain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted May 11, 2013 Administrators Share Posted May 11, 2013 Seriously Iain, this is the most ambitious fix I've seen, and one that teaches a lot of lessons that are well worth reading through. I've loved (mostly) how this topic moved forward on LSP. I hope you'll manage to draw this to completion with less hassle on both LSM/LSP. Absolutely sterling work so far. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Yup, I agree ... I'm really glad to pick up on this again Iain. Terrific work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 12, 2013 Administrators Share Posted May 12, 2013 Eeeh... wow... that's just stellar. I thought you lost your mojo with this kit.... Amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 At one point I did - BiG time On a roll now (hopefully) and Roy Sutherlands new open cowl flap and radiator set is winging it's way to me as I type - should provide final impetus. Busy re-scribing surface detail at present. Rear fuselage has had the upper window added and cross section corrected to a much more rounded/blended shape. Bases of the fins have also been fattened out with Milliput to blend in with rest of the units: Still maintain it's an eminently buildable kit at an excellent price. The ZM kit will be better - but more than 3 times the price - and I've already got the Revell kit! Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Fantastic work Iain... your a brave man going the length you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 No bravery here - a hint of madness, with a touch of stupidity, maybe... Actually - I quite enjoy stuff like this - can be quite fun - I think it's called modelling! Can be very satisfying identifying areas that need work and then improving them - I guess I get a kick out of problem solving (well - sometimes...). Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Fascinating !! Roy's rad & cowl bits look superb, so crisp! Lovely stuff - I'll risk saying again ... So glad you've picked up this chalice again Iain - I've three in the stock cupboard if you want any more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 For real, this is beautiful. That's some tasty looking resin. Glad you got your mojo back...hope it stay with you through completion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 There's nothing like sawing a kit to bits...errr you know what I mean...... I hope. A great build showing how to understand a subject, using knowledge provided by others, with everyone learning. That way we are all winners, and Iain is doing the hardest part and enjoying himself immensely. Fantastic! This original topic is a pioneer, hope more like these will feature on LSM. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Apologies - just realised I haven't posted any updates... Wings/nacelles have been given another coat of primer - followed by a going over with 3800 MicroMesh. One or two minor blemishes to fix - then re-scribe panel detail. The Barracuda radiators and open cowl flaps have been removed from their pour stubs and the surfaces dressed off on flat wet and dry. Kit cowls have had the kit radiators removed and the moulded in cowl flaps removed so they mate with the new resin ones. In the images below they're tacked together with BluTak to get an idea of fit and look. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 lol Iain ... you really don't do things by halves, do you? Me ... I'd probably settle for OOB, or would have, if the glaringly obvious errors hadn't been pointed out to me. The quicker a kit slaps together, the more enjoyment I get ... I hadn't even heard of the He-219 when it was announced - I was hoping for my beloved Do-17z (<- Theres my plug again!! See, Revell!??) I probably will still settle for OOB ... Zokei Mura OOB that is You have a great gift Iain ... a good eye ... coupled with hand-eye co-ordination I enjoy seeing your creative solutions!! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afvmodeller Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Impressive work Iain, I would have binned this months ago so my respect for the work you have put into fixing this! regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 To know this project started as a quickie, it has evolved into a great understanding of the subject To all of us. Great topic. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Looking great Iain.. I totally agree with Dave! I would of binned it by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Apologies for quality of images - quick snaps under poor lighting - still not got everything sorted in the workshop... First off - the excellent Barracuda cowl flap sets. Deviation from instructions in that I've assembled everything onto cowl fronts - rather than mounting the radiator units to the firewall first. This made adding all those actuator rods a hell of a lot easier!! Been playing with the nose. 'shelf', armour plate, gun-sight, armoured glass and windshield fitted and blended into nose with sanding sticks - slightly re-shaping the canopy in the process - and removing moulded in frame lines. Front end has been gone over with various grades of MicroMesh and plastic polish to restore clarity of the transparency. Rear transparency just placed in situ - not bonded yet as I need to do all the radio/radar kit... Tail feathers on - note corrected fins... Ventral gun pack front end on... More when there's, er, more... Have fun!Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Iain, I'm following your advice about the installing the cowl flap actuators first. I just sawed all the pour stubs off last night. Definately took my time. Thin resin, didn't want to break anything.. Thanks for all the tips..... Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 And the primer stage is almost in sight! Cowls assembled and fitted (with lost central 'cone' replaced with home-made resin copy). Radio/Radar kit painted and fitted. Rear canopy fitted. Landing light cover painted clear yellow internally and fitted. Eduard Brassin wheel parts prepped and part painted. I *will* finish! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted December 1, 2013 Administrators Share Posted December 1, 2013 This has been a hell of a ride Iain. I can't wait to see it under a single primer coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose pedro Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Fantastic Work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Excellent work on this kit. Really looking forward to paint on this! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi all - this is where we're at - I desperately need to crack on with a Spitfire I have to have finished in two weeks - so this one may be delayed for final bits and bobs. Have fun! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 great work on the camo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 That looks great Iain! Did you do anything to the windscreen, as it really looks the part on the finished model? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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