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PR19_Kit

#1815
August 29, 2017, 10:47:49 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 29, 2017, 06:36:11 AM

Some clever thought gone into the engineering and they've obviously studied their sources.


Considering that there aren't any real ones left, that's pretty good. Maybe they have access to the manufacturer's drawings?
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#1816
August 30, 2017, 02:25:09 AM
You'll do fine Chris.  Bigger means more fun.
I've been looking thoughtfully at my Academy C-97 (not ready for the B-36 yet, that needs some serious loin girding).
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#1817
August 30, 2017, 02:28:02 AM
Quote from: zenrat on August 30, 2017, 02:25:09 AM

(not ready for the B-36 yet, that needs some serious loin girding).


And a crane................
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#1818
August 30, 2017, 06:01:33 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 29, 2017, 06:36:11 AM

Anyway my only slight concern is that the she builds up into 3 major sub-sections rather than the more traditional wings and fuselage type build. It'll be interesting to see what the fits like here as it will make or break the build. I'll post some before and after shots of this stage.



The 3 sub-assemblies are now complete and just need a little gentle sanding along the seam lines, which is easier to do whilst they are separate. However I did dry fit them and it does look as though they will go together like a dream  :thumbsup:

I'm seriously thinking of getting the bomber version and making her a Desert AF machine brown/stone uppers and black lower surfaces ?
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

#1819
August 30, 2017, 07:51:05 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 30, 2017, 06:01:33 AM

I'm seriously thinking of getting the bomber version and making her a Desert AF machine brown/stone uppers and black lower surfaces ?


Cracking idea, you'll need a LOT of black paint!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

TheChronicOne

#1820
August 30, 2017, 08:19:12 AM
Second that. Sounds like a killer scheme.  :mellow: :mellow:
-Sprues McDuck-

NARSES2

#1821
August 31, 2017, 06:23:13 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 30, 2017, 07:51:05 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 30, 2017, 06:01:33 AM

I'm seriously thinking of getting the bomber version and making her a Desert AF machine brown/stone uppers and black lower surfaces ?


Cracking idea, you'll need a LOT of black paint!  :o

I need even more white for this version !
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#1822
September 01, 2017, 06:48:17 AM
Progress is being made with the Whitley, but I've decided that I've got so into it that I've been neglecting the Claude and Attacker. So as I need to make the trip to Halfords (my local branch is a little awkward to get to by public transport) to stock up on Appliance White I'll work on these two poor neglected soles over the weekend  ;D Whitley will progress next week.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#1823
September 03, 2017, 01:07:12 AM
Real World Alert

A couple of shots of my finished Hasegawa Ki-61 Hein (Tony). Nice relaxing build.








Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Radish

#1824
September 03, 2017, 04:28:34 AM
Nice one!! :thumbsup:
Once you've visited the land of the Loonies, a return is never far away.....

Still His (or Her) Majesty, Queen Caroline of the Midlands, Resident Drag Queen

PR19_Kit

#1825
September 03, 2017, 06:51:45 PM
For a fleeting moment I thought it was Irish.  ;D

Very nicely built and painted.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#1826
September 03, 2017, 07:41:29 PM
Top o'the mornin' to yer Christopher to be sure.

Looks good.   :thumbsup:

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

TheChronicOne

#1827
September 04, 2017, 03:59:26 AM
Yeah that's nice!!!  Great work.  :lol: :lol:
-Sprues McDuck-

NARSES2

#1828
September 04, 2017, 06:33:35 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 03, 2017, 06:51:45 PM
For a fleeting moment I thought it was Irish.  ;D


Must admit that personal marking surprised me when I oped the box.

Cheers gents  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#1829
September 04, 2017, 06:47:37 AM
Weekend progress.

The Claude has had the majority of painting completed. I'm using Colourcoats so taking longer than usual. Hopefully transfers latter in the week.

The Whitley has got to the stage where I'm going to have to join the 3 large sub-assemblies, can't put it off any longer. I will post before and after pics. There was a little bit of p.s.r. needed on the engine nacelle to wing joints. Totally self inflicted and I'm far to embarrassed to put the reason why down in print  ;)

The Attacker suffered a bit of a disaster. I was doing a little sanding whilst standing up, don't ask, and I dropped it  :banghead: Landed on a wing tip and it snapped clean off. The key word is clean as with the tiniest bit of clean up it fitted back on with the minimum of filler  :thumbsup: Used 5 minute epoxy on it as I'm not sure glue would work with the amount of filler that's on it.

You lot are starting to have a bad effect on me. I'm finding myself working on cleaning seams up far more than I would have done even 6 months ago for some reason ?? Is it contagious or even notifiable ?  :angel:

Finally I had a look at the PZL-42 after taking it out of it's individual plastic bags, and  :wub: The detail is absolutely amazing and the tooling is very fine. Some tiny pieces so hopefully the fit is good. I did test fit the wing halves and they go together with no sign of a seam at all. The kit does have aids to the fit in the form of tabs and slots and pins and holes so it's not your usual general run of the mill limited run kit. The more I look at it the more I think Eduard had a hand with it ?

Will be looking out for the 23 Karas at Frimley and am really looking forward to their forthcoming P.37A Los
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