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Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z * Finished *
- Thread starter Phil
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Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
Im leaving out all the seats as they protrude to high and the nice resin is so very thin, they can be glued in after painting, the rear gun support and control column can be left out too, ......... :bangshead:
At the moment I'm adding a little more detail to the pit and gunners areas, there is no throttle controls so the parts bin is getting a work over.
small update
( the top pit part is not glued on)
The IP was an absolute bugger to glue in, I put it on the opposite side where the destuctions called, it fitted better, a care bending was needed also.
As you can see the engine nacelles fitted almost perfect - gap negligible, just a fill with a thin line of Ca closed it up
The nacelles have four lugs, the cutouts need just a little cleaning out, they snap in tight so be careful you don't break them, i broke one.
Also you need to make sure you have the correct gear assembly firewalls correct for port and starboard, when right they slope correctly for the wing fit.
Not much filler needed, I rarely use it but you can see where the prob areas are
more a bit later.
Im leaving out all the seats as they protrude to high and the nice resin is so very thin, they can be glued in after painting, the rear gun support and control column can be left out too, ......... :bangshead:
At the moment I'm adding a little more detail to the pit and gunners areas, there is no throttle controls so the parts bin is getting a work over.
small update
( the top pit part is not glued on)
The IP was an absolute bugger to glue in, I put it on the opposite side where the destuctions called, it fitted better, a care bending was needed also.
As you can see the engine nacelles fitted almost perfect - gap negligible, just a fill with a thin line of Ca closed it up
The nacelles have four lugs, the cutouts need just a little cleaning out, they snap in tight so be careful you don't break them, i broke one.
Also you need to make sure you have the correct gear assembly firewalls correct for port and starboard, when right they slope correctly for the wing fit.
Not much filler needed, I rarely use it but you can see where the prob areas are
more a bit later.
phantom II
Master at Arms
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
Moving on Phil !
I so dislike poor instructions :vmad
Moving on Phil !
I so dislike poor instructions :vmad
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
Whippin it good Phil!
Whippin it good Phil!
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
Thanks MP but unsure who is doing the whipping!!!!
well first off the cowl braces painted and test fitted
then scratched some throttle controls
By the way does anyone here know what type of German bomb that is in the pic? it came from a German aircraft kit but I'm not sure which one!
seats and top pit section not glued, just to see what it all looks like
so...........
got the primer and silver base on...
then the next problems reared their heads!!
which you can prob see !!
So three steps backwards
mass sanding filling and more sanding of putty, and lovely lovely scribing - as best as I could do
horrid depression now much better - it's good enough in my eyes now!
I've sanded it down a bit more for the next prime and silver ''attempt!''
hopefully it will look respectable.
Thanks MP but unsure who is doing the whipping!!!!
well first off the cowl braces painted and test fitted
then scratched some throttle controls
By the way does anyone here know what type of German bomb that is in the pic? it came from a German aircraft kit but I'm not sure which one!
seats and top pit section not glued, just to see what it all looks like
so...........
got the primer and silver base on...
then the next problems reared their heads!!
which you can prob see !!
So three steps backwards
mass sanding filling and more sanding of putty, and lovely lovely scribing - as best as I could do
horrid depression now much better - it's good enough in my eyes now!
I've sanded it down a bit more for the next prime and silver ''attempt!''
hopefully it will look respectable.
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
while waiting for calm weather I made up a trailing antenna
also inserting a small brass rod piece into the base of the main canopy mast and drilling a longer hole into the main canopy, this will give much more strength when the antenna wire is fitted late in the build.
this is all I'm doing on the repairs, primer and silver redone, there are a couple of rough spots but I'm calling that airframe warps - just like a real aircraft! that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it!!!
that top section is as smooth as a new born's rear end! it's just some weird reflected light that makes it look like two lines !!
while waiting for calm weather I made up a trailing antenna
also inserting a small brass rod piece into the base of the main canopy mast and drilling a longer hole into the main canopy, this will give much more strength when the antenna wire is fitted late in the build.
this is all I'm doing on the repairs, primer and silver redone, there are a couple of rough spots but I'm calling that airframe warps - just like a real aircraft! that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it!!!
that top section is as smooth as a new born's rear end! it's just some weird reflected light that makes it look like two lines !!
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
She's looking swell! Brave you are to add that antenna now.
She's looking swell! Brave you are to add that antenna now.
Kreighshoer
Active member
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
great stuff phil!
great stuff phil!
phantom II
Master at Arms
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
Just enjoying this Dornier !
Cheers, Christian B)
Just enjoying this Dornier !Cheers, Christian B)
Re: Classic Airframes 1/48 Do17Z
Paint has begun!!
Thanks to Tim for the trick tip to make masking tape curve! fine cuts are the key
Canopy masking time, I used those horrid over sticky and non bending Montex masks as templates cut on a new kitchen glass cutting board, it worked excellent!
result
ready to go
RLM 70 next
Paint has begun!!
Thanks to Tim for the trick tip to make masking tape curve! fine cuts are the key
Canopy masking time, I used those horrid over sticky and non bending Montex masks as templates cut on a new kitchen glass cutting board, it worked excellent!
result
ready to go
RLM 70 next
