Meng 1/48 Me 410

[Dave The Chef]

Here's what I will be doing -

I haven't started just yet as I'm keen to get the P-40 finished first.

 

[Sherman 18]

Cool looking

 

[moon puppy]

Another nonconformist.

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[Phil]

:woohoo: Nice!! and a big gun too

 

[chukw]

:laugh:

 

[lupanzer]

For sure a masterpiece...

Luiz

 

[sharkman]

Cool, love 410's!!

 

[dollar19]

:drinks Oh boy this is going to be fun !! :dude

 

[Dave The Chef]

Thanks for the interest guys, I have started now -

Meng have given you nice detail on the inside of the canopy so that has been masked too.

I have heard that there may be an issue with the fit of the glazing, however the little test fitting I have done so far hasn't shown any problems...yet. I will carry on with caution though.

 

[chukw]

Great start, Dave! Before you go too far with that canopy masking, check your outer masks. The inner frames should definitely not be painted on the outside of the canopy- that gave me fits in my build. Note that the hatches have only the outer frames on the outer sides, and the main glazing is quite elegant without all the interior roll cage stuff. Is that framing molded on the kit canopy? If so, sand it off!

Cheers!
chuk

 

[moon puppy]

Double mask on the canopy? If I may suggest Dave, first layer of paint should be black then do the interior and exterior colors. It'll give it a lot of depth.

 

[Dave The Chef]

Thanks Chuck and Bob for the heads up/ suggestions. I was going to compromise with the canopy frame as I don't want to do any sanding so I will paint the rlm66 then mask the outside of the horizontal frame that runs head height down the side. Perhaps not accurate but I'm lazy lol.
I will try the black first too Bob - it'll better work or I'll get my red coat on and come over there and burn some houses down (again) :tomato

 

[moon puppy]

Tell the truth, you really want to come here for that sponge treatment don't ya.

 

[Dave The Chef]

Shhhh, not so loud someone may be listening or is that glistening.... :kiss:

 

[lupanzer]

Nice teachings guys...nice!

Luiz

 

[ij001]

I remember building the Pro-Modeller kit some years ago, not the easiest kit to bring together but a very 'substantial' and impressive model when it was done.

Looking forward to this build, matey.

Ian.

 

[Plastik Smurff]

Sponge treatment?????????? Do tell !!! :hmmm

Also the build is looking good to Dave.....

 

[moon puppy]

Sponge treatment?????????? Do tell !!! :hmmm

Also the build is looking good to Dave.....

Sorry for the hijack Dave but this shows the sponge treatment best, thanks Phil also.

https://www.modelersalliance.com/forum/mighty-messerschmitts/149911-tamiya-bf109-4-7-tropical#209315

 

[Plastik Smurff]

Ohhh THAT sponge treatment .....Great tip that