DocRob Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Great looking pit, the shading of the RLM 66 looks very convincing. With the conversion taped on it looks really nose heavy, but that might be caused by the wide angle look. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 22, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted May 22, 2020 10 hours ago, DocRob said: Great looking pit, the shading of the RLM 66 looks very convincing. With the conversion taped on it looks really nose heavy, but that might be caused by the wide angle look. Cheers Rob I noticed this as well but it all checks out. fuselage closed! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 9:02 PM, JeroenPeters said: Also did some research into the gunsight. Note that i am building the movie star and not a standard ha-1112 k1L Tripala. And also no typical 109G. So i was wondering: should i go for a Revi or QBI spanish gunsight. I watched the movie and saw that there was no gunsight installed. Only in the mockup cockpit closeup shots which showed a Revi. This is the QBI sight (thnx to Espen Tjetland): Here’s a shot from the movie. No gunsight in sight: Closeup mockup shot with Revi: Hey Jeroen, Since you are building the movie aircraft, my suggestion is to finish it without the sight. Cheers, Erik. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 24, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted May 24, 2020 The nose is on! Managed to achieve a very smooth and snug fit by thinning the inner edges of the resin and adding a few thin plastic strips. I used a spare Hasegawa windshield which is slightly wider than the Revell windshield. Now working on the oil cooler which also needs a bit of tweaking to fit the Revell kit. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Loving it ! Very smooth transition Jeroen. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 It DOES look good! Was this the biggest headache? Or does the underside of the fuselage/wing have some other surprises in store? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 12, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 10:35 PM, One-Oh-Four said: It DOES look good! Was this the biggest headache? Or does the underside of the fuselage/wing have some other surprises in store? The biggest headache was the oil cooler. You need to cut out sections of the underwing and compensate for the adjustment made to the higher sit of the nose. I think i’ve got it.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Brilliant problem solving Jeroen. Way to go ! Cheers Martin 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Looks great! You’ve done well to get your cuts so accurate! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 14, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 14, 2020 Wings on. Sanding, some rescribing and polishing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 8:21 PM, JeroenPeters said: The tripala did not have an oxygen system installed. Mine has that 'pit is sweeeeeet What / whose RLM 66 did you use? when I grow up I want to be like you Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 14, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, airscale said: that 'pit is sweeeeeet What / whose RLM 66 did you use? when I grow up I want to be like you Peter Hahaha! thnx. You’re too kind. I tend to only use Gunze mr hobby colour. Thinned with Gunze levelling thinner. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 19, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 19, 2020 Tried something new. I designed artwork in the Star of Africa theme and had it printed by Projectcolor. The signed photo of the 1956 star of the movie is sandwiched between the wooden base and perspex. 4 screws will hold it in place. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, JeroenPeters said: Tried something new. I designed artwork in the Star of Africa theme and had it printed by Projectcolor. The signed photo of the 1956 star of the movie is sandwiched between the wooden base and perspex. 4 screws will hold it in place. THAT is COOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Wow, that looks brilliant Jeroen. Real depth to the print - the watch strap almost looks 3D 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 19, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, GusMac said: Wow, that looks brilliant Jeroen. Real depth to the print - the watch strap almost looks 3D Thnx. I drew the strap shadow myself in a way it pops out 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 24, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2020 Some more dry fitting 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 25, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 25, 2020 Building another Radu canopy. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looks lovely Jeroen. As a matter of interest do you use a specific tool for bending the PE? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Impressive work Jeroen! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 26, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 26, 2020 17 hours ago, GusMac said: Looks lovely Jeroen. As a matter of interest do you use a specific tool for bending the PE? I use my very old Mission Model bender. By no means perfect 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thanks Jeroen. Just been considering buying something like this, so glad to know they're worth it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Damn fine work my friend !.....harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Looking great Jeroen, I also have the Mission Models etch bender, for the little PE work I do it’s perfect....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 28, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2020 Drew up the masks today: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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