Plastic Modelers in the IL-2 Community

[Lusekofte]

On 11/17/2021 at 6:26 PM, STN said:

Finally have this one off the table. Took me more than I expected. Just could not get myself to do any modelling, could not find the motivation until end of October.

 

The build was not an easy one. Kit is the old Revell one. Decided to go for the floats version so needed to buy 3rd party decals from Lima November Decals.
I will not even go into what is wrong with then kit as such, let's just say, that it is a parody of the real plane. Did some scratch building though- replaced all the handles by home made ones, built the ladder, replaced the antennae top part and added some other minor stuff. Attaching the decals was a nightmare even despite using mark soft strong. They just did not stick properly to the surface. The float support beams took a few years off my lifespan as well. Had to rework the front ones to get at least some fit.

 

Amyway, I am tossing the towel into the ring and am calling it done.

Juners F.13

NORD-NORGES AERO A/S

Norway

1932

 

Revell 1:72

This is a very famous plane in Norway. In special Northern part. Many thanks

[STN]

2 hours ago, LuseKofte said:

This is a very famous plane in Norway. In special Northern part. Many thanks

 

Hi Lusekofte. Do You mean the type of the Junkers plane, or specifically this one with immatriculation LN-ABH?

It is a lovely looking plane. I just wish there was a better quality kit on the market.

[Lusekofte]

17 hours ago, STN said:

LN-ABH

"Fly, Junkers F 13. I 1932 registered to LN -ABH and sold to Nord-Norges Aero.  It was the only stuff flying up where I live and not too many photos.

So people took properly in it- Norsk Luftfartsmuseum / DigitaltMuseum" https://digitaltmuseum.no/021015548535/fly-junkers-f-13-i-1932-omregistrert-til-ln-abh-og-solgt-til-nord-norges/media?slide=0

Edited November 22, 2021 by LuseKofte

[STN]

Thanks for the photo and the bit of interesting history. I can see I screwed up a thing or two, just from this picture ? But actually am glad it confirms that the floats assembly of the kit is completely off and not just my abysmal skills are to blame.  Tried to find some pictures on my own during the build, but found just one of the latter version with different rudder and engine.

[Feathered_IV]

The Junkers looks fantastic STN.  I would never guess that it gave you any trouble by looking at the outcome.  

 

The first of the two A5M2a conversions is coming along.  I'm still waiting for the GaiaNotes lacquers to come in the post, so the cammo version will have to wait.  I'm in two minds about the scheme for this one.  The extended black area behind the cowl disguises how different the the nose is to the stock A5M4 and the stripes are a bit gaudy.  I usually prefer plainer schemes, but I'm limited by what tail numbers I can cobble together from spares.  I can just manage to do 3-138 if I splice some digits together from a Saiun kit.

 

[Feathered_IV]

Smaller raaaid!  Smaller!!!

[ZachariasX]

3 hours ago, Feathered_IV said:

Smaller raaaid!  Smaller!!!

Just in case you happen to be in Paris now:

https://smallisbeautifulart.com/

 

If you are not having exhibits there, they missed out on something.

Edited November 26, 2021 by ZachariasX

[Birdman]

Just finished the Wildcat, it is a great kit. Hopefully we see one of these in IL2 GB one of these days

 

 

 

 

[ZachariasX]

2 hours ago, Birdman said:

Just finished the Wildcat, it is a great kit. Hopefully we see one of these in IL2 GB one of these days

Great job! She turned out a beauty. I especially like how you could do the paneling on top of the stickers. Looks really great!

[Feathered_IV]

I love it.  Really nice!  It looks so tactile with the raised rivets.  I look forward to the end of that fashion where every kit represents a rivet with a deep counter-sunk hole. 

[Lusekofte]

Found a 1:48 DO 17 kit in a second hand store today. And a Defiant in same scale.

I wish I was good at this. Those planes are just my number 1 . After Swordfish and HE 115 and Arado 196 

Ok they are not my no. 1 but still pretty high up there. After Catalina and Short Sunderland ofcourse . And maybe the Dauntless

Edited November 30, 2021 by LuseKofte

[Feathered_IV]

Spoken like a true modelmaker Luse.  Better grab them all!

[Alexmarine]

26 minutes ago, Feathered_IV said:

Spoken like a true modelmaker Luse.  Better grab them all!

 

Plastic crack addiction, you start with buying a single plastic model of something you liked as a kid and end up with several piles of shame... ?

[STN]

Built this oddity in the last 10 days.

 

Again, lots of scratch building. Replaced half of the small parts, added some that were missing completely.

 

Short S.4 Satellite alias "Parker´s tin kettle"

1924

 

1:72 Avis

[40plus]

3 hours ago, STN said:

 

 

That propellor....it just doesn't look big enough.

It's a wonder that these old crates got off the ground.

[ZachariasX]

6 hours ago, 40plus said:

That propellor....it just doesn't look big enough.

 

It only has a 1 litre engine to crank it. But I agree, how it came off the ground certainly has something to to with the curvature of earth...

 

 

It reminds me of the Rotherham fuel pump on the Camel.

[Hoots]

8 minutes ago, ZachariasX said:

 

It only has a 1 litre engine to crank it. But I agree, how it came off the ground certainly has something to to with the curvature of earth...

 

 

It reminds me of the Rotherham fuel pump on the Camel.

 

it spins reaaaaaallllly fast, think angry wasp *1000. Lovely looking little place though, and a beautifully made model.

[STN]

9 hours ago, 40plus said:

 

That propellor....it just doesn't look big enough.

It's a wonder that these old crates got off the ground.

 

Apparently You never heard that size does not matter... or so I was told...

[DEDMANcjp]

On 11/30/2021 at 5:19 PM, Alexmarine said:

 

Plastic crack addiction, you start with buying a single plastic model of something you liked as a kid and end up with several piles of shame... ?

 

truer words.....   Here is my winter project/pile of shame?

[XQ_Lothar29]

is amazing! Nice Work

On 11/23/2021 at 1:47 PM, Feathered_IV said:

The Junkers looks fantastic STN.  I would never guess that it gave you any trouble by looking at the outcome.  

 

The first of the two A5M2a conversions is coming along.  I'm still waiting for the GaiaNotes lacquers to come in the post, so the cammo version will have to wait.  I'm in two minds about the scheme for this one.  The extended black area behind the cowl disguises how different the the nose is to the stock A5M4 and the stripes are a bit gaudy.  I usually prefer plainer schemes, but I'm limited by what tail numbers I can cobble together from spares.  I can just manage to do 3-138 if I splice some digits together from a Saiun kit.

 

is amazing! Nice Work

Edited December 3, 2021 by XQ_Lothar29

[Birdman]

On 11/29/2021 at 11:03 PM, ZachariasX said:

Great job! She turned out a beauty. I especially like how you could do the paneling on top of the stickers. Looks really great!

Thanks! Getting the decals to fit over the rivets was pretty nerve wracking. Lots of micro sol went on. But it turned out great in the end.

 

On 11/30/2021 at 2:34 AM, Feathered_IV said:

I love it.  Really nice!  It looks so tactile with the raised rivets.  I look forward to the end of that fashion where every kit represents a rivet with a deep counter-sunk hole. 

 

Thanks! The raised rivets really make the model stand out.

[Feathered_IV]

I'm expecting a visit from the Spanish Modelling Police at any moment.

I tried dry brushing, and I liked it.

 

[Birdman]

It's stunning!

[Feathered_IV]

Thanks!  I used artist oils rather than model paints, so the colour tinted the surface rather than caked over the corners.  I'm looking forward to trying it again as an easier alternative to pre-shading.

[GiereK]

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[GiereK]

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[GiereK]

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[GiereK]

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[Feathered_IV]

Fabulous work!  Well done Gierek.  Excellent photography too.  ?

[Lusekofte]

1 hour ago, Feathered_IV said:

Fabulous work!  Well done Gierek.  Excellent photography too.  ?

I agree

[Corto]

@ Gierek

 

Excellent Work!!!!

[csThor]

At least the Covid quarantine was useful for something ... 

 

 

 

 

Please excuse the horrible light. I had to make do with a desk lamp whose light my camera does not like at all. ?

Edited December 24, 2021 by csThor
Better pictures ...

[ITAF_Rani]

[Blitzen]

2 minutes ago, ITAF_Rani said:

One done a million more to go! Call in my elves!

[Feathered_IV]

Finished these two at last. A tricky conversion but they worked out okay.  Trying hard to improve my painting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lusekofte]

58 minutes ago, Feathered_IV said:

worked out okay. 

That whisky? 

Everything is great with whisky, your brand must be exceptional. I simply adore the result

[Confused_2018]

Revell 1/48 SR-71 build. 

 

Looks like the undercarriage could be an issue, but the builder solved it.  I read that the prices might go up in the new year?

 

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235102714-habu-revell-148-sr-71-blackbird/

 

[GiereK]

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[voncrapenhauser]

Very nice.....especially the rivet detail, well done.

[Uufflakke]

On 12/26/2021 at 11:17 AM, Feathered_IV said:

Finished these two at last. A tricky conversion but they worked out okay.  Trying hard to improve my painting!

 

 

 

 

Why not making a plane version of 'a ship in a bottle'?

A good excuse to consume the Nikka whisky until the very last drop. Otherwise the mini planes are just collecting dust on a shelf.