K404 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Sorry, in some ways this is wildly self-indulgent, but i'm pretty happy with how this has turned out The only part supplied in the kit was the medium gray bulkhead. Everything else was scratch-built. Next up.... painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeropluszero Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'm interested, is that a model airplane I'm looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheMadDutchDude Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Mr K! I hope you're well mate. It's been a while. I know what hours capable of, so I'm looking forward to seeing this built and finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hey! Yea, it's the interior of a He111, in 1/48 scale. I LOVE WW2 aviation. I lose my shhhhhh completely at air museums Hey B! Hope you're looking after yourself? I'm ok. Building model planes instead of benching these days. I gotta have something with details to fuss over I can post up pics when i'm done, sure. Full kit might not be done for months, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basco Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 from left pic i thought its a tank. dont have steady fingers for this, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObscureParadox_3XS Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Nice to see some pics of this bud. Looks pretty damn good so far! Could turn this into one of those build logs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks Probably a bit late for this build. I was briefly on a model-making forum.... I wasn't sure what I could post up that would be interesting. A lot of "interesting" things need 2 hands and by the time it's "safe" to take a picture, there's nothing to "see" in terms of problem-solving/perception/technique Most aeroplane model kits have "the usual" selection of detailed areas... cockpit, interior if there is one, wheel wells, engine (if visible,) gun bays (if visible.) The rest is airframe. Technically not interesting, until painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimba Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 wow! that is so cool! very nice! great work! I want to see more pictures!!! I love WW2 stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steponz Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Pretty cool stuff.. need to get better pics though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Pretty cool stuff.. need to get better pics though What would you like to see? Thanks Jimba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apfelkuchen Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Awesome, I love WWII-era planes and the HE111 is one of my favorite bombers. I actually saw a real one just this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's cheating, that's a Casa 2.111 :p I was at Hendon a few weeks ago, best day EVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Put the fuselage to one side for a bit. I've not decided what exact plane i'm building yet and there are differences that can only be made properly with the fuselage still in pieces. Plus, looking at the same thing too many times means i'll probably miss something. So..... I went back to the undercarriage bays. I'd started on the longerons and formers for the roof before I got a good picture, so that detail is wrong, but I usually make a total mess of rib detail and this time it turned out neat, so it stays Not finished yet, still to make the air bottles for the UC doors and their cradles, also add wiring and pipes (I don't think there's much) Urgh.... ref pics look so small. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Leeghoofd Posted March 10, 2015 Crew Share Posted March 10, 2015 Awesome attention to detail Kenny man... greetz to ya sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 You're a **** Miss ya! You looking after yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint19 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Wow, very nice hobby. Do you have plans to sell in future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) If someone wants a particular plane built and has time to wait, I'd consider it. The more I like the plane, the less I would charge for "my time" (charging a normal rate for the time put in would bankrupt most people) The collection I am building at the moment, I would consider donating to a good museum or "selling them in exchange" for a big enough donation to a particular heritage fund/charity (thousands) Edited April 30, 2015 by K404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thankyou The fuselage went together today, FINALLY!. I have some fill/sand/prime/repeat then the wings & tailplanes can go on, then the ventral "tub" needs work, because I'm scratch-building a replacement. Maybe soon I can think about paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Awesome, I love WWII-era planes and the HE111 is one of my ] Have you ever heard of the "Sprucegoose"? I live somewhat close to the museum but I've never been there. Always wanted to go check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) c0kkpit and interior is done Fuselage is now together, wings on, almost ready for paint I have learned a few things! For example.... painting moulded-on wiring looks terrible. Better to scrape it off and replace with an actual wire. Also.... I need more practice with painting canopy framing! Edited June 7, 2015 by K404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apfelkuchen Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 level of detail is stunning, great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Scott Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 It's outstanding Kenny. I can read the gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Progress progresses! The dark lines are "pre-shading" to add variety and semi-realistic weathering to the finish. Most of the fuselage spine has been re-done. I finally managed to get rid of the seams. That's the lighter green on. The "darker" one will need a pre-mist of black to bring out the contrast, the paint I use isn't quite dark enough. I "overshot" the demarcations by a couple of mm to make sure there's no crappy colour transitions. Thorough demarcations and a little artistic license in the shades of green are important to early Luftwaffe planes, because they were so low contrast.... some people thought they were painted black over all of the upper surfaces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K404 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Surprisingly little swearing got me here Next major things..... sorting out the split between upper-and-lower colours and finish off the undercarriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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