Rizzo Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I finished this one about a month ago now, after working on it for about 10 months. Which for me was way beyond my concentration span, but I managed to just about hang on in until it was (mostly) finished. It's very very different to the other kits I've made; the wood was great to work with, the metal parts not so much. If I'd known about the Hasegawa model, I'd have waited, and maybe combined the two kits. But as it was I needed to find another way to add things like the metal cowling that the kit omits, and replace the rather blobby metal parts for things like the rigging points. So I added 3d printed parts for the metal panels, and made a PE sheet for the rest. I was way out of my depth with this one, but learnt loads and had fun making it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Here's some of the work-in-progress pictures... 3dsMax design for the parts to be 3d printed (I made the wood frame first, then scanned it to make a template to work around): Here's the parts as I received them. Covered in this supporting wax stuff that smells of honey Later on I found that the resin this stuff is printed from warps horribly and is really brittle (as well as the rough finish). So I kind of hated working with it towards the end of the build. Maybe there's better alternatives out there though. I made my own PE sheet. First time I tried this, loved doing it too. And some of the scratch made cockpit parts. Some things in this kit (eg the engine) were ok, others (like the cockpit) were largely fictional so had to be all replaced. So, back to the Wingnut Wings kits for me now, and I'm still out of my depth because I suck so much at using my airbrush The finishes on the models I've seen posted here is really amazing, so I'll keep practicing, but got a long way to go there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks for that Rizzo. That is some absolutely stunning work. Yes, you should be very proud of that. I really like the effort you put into the photo-etch. Did you make the pilot's seat yourself? That is beautiful. Nice work is an under statement. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 GOOD GRIEF !!!! I might have missed it but whose kit was this? Irrespective, there may have been some iffy parts but your replacements have raised it to a whole new level. It's amazing, I love it. If the Has kit comes anywhere near to this I'll be a very happy boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks for the comments! Paul, yep I did make the seat, although I used plastic tube that was too thick so it looks a bit bulky for a wicker seat. Grant, you didn't miss it, I totally forgot to mention the make of the kit It's from Model Airways : http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MA1030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Outrageous!! Just amazing detail work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks for that Rizzo, I have to say I really fancy one of their Napoleonic Cannons and Limber! One my favourite periods of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJouette Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Rizzo, Anytime I see this beauty I'm in awe my old friend. Highest Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillScarlet Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Well if it's OUT of your element ............. I'd like very much to see something you've done WITHIN your element !!!! Fantastic work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted June 1, 2013 Members Share Posted June 1, 2013 Absolutely amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hleston Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hello Rizzo, I am getting this kit and hope to come close to what you accomplished, can you tell me how to get the 3D printed parts? It makes an incredible difference. Thank you, Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieser Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Brilliant! Hat off, and head shaking slowly. Cheers, Ralph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Braver man than to tackle this one. Great work and interesting conversation topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophthoidoug Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted July 17, 2015 Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2015 Wow... Beautiful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbeek Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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