1/32 Me262A-1a/U4 (JV44 Hunters and Protectors Project)

[adt70hk]

Just got two more push/pull rods, one lever and three wires to add then i'll start adding the main pipes back on. It's been a real struggle to get these last few bits on. And i have damaged the paintwork in places. But luckily it's Vallejo Metal Color so it'll hairy stick back on with no problems. It's nice to see the contrast of the black pipes, yellow wiring and metal body. Once this bit is done then it'll be onto the combustion chambers. A couple of fuel pipes and ignition wiring to add then they'll be ready for priming and painting. Rear end of the engine just needs painting.

Oh and just for @adt70hk there are about 50 extra bits added to just this front section alone. You were saying about more than some kits you've built?

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Al

That is simply outstanding. It really looks the business!! And yes that's the equivalent of two and a half Armourfast Panthers!!

Very well done indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[outrunner]

Loving the detail work there, something to be proud of.

Andy.

 

[AlanG]

Cheers guys. Certainly been an experience so far. I think i might have to go for a bog standard OOB build for my next kit lol

 

[AlanG]

Turbine control linkage made. Much swearing involved. Especially as most of it 'pinged' across the room at various points or superglued itself to the tweezers

 

[JR]

There nothing as rewarding as having a success with detailing like that , esp when it works as that has done Alan.Well done you must be pleased .

I have it on good authority the Committee are watching this with interest !

 

[adt70hk]

Turbine control linkage made. Much swearing involved. Especially as most of it 'pinged' across the room at various points or superglued itself to the tweezers

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Oh my...... Rather you than me!!

 

[Mini Me]

That is a nice bit of "Knicky Knackery" there Alan should add greatly to the overall effect.

 

[Caustik Filth]

Exquisite detailing Alan, loving it!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent upgrades Alan. Really lifting this higher and higher.

 

[AlanG]

Linkage (partially) fitted as i've just broken off a control rod from it. Will glue that back on tomorrow night. Fitted a couple of pipes and made a new t-valve for the bottom pipe. Will paint these ones up now and then add the others on top afterwards. Not too much left for this front section now (thank heavens).

 

[yak face]

Superb work alan , its going to look amazing , cheers tony

 

[Mini Me]

PITA....PITA....PITA..... I'm pleased that you're not pulling your hair out Alan and the detailing is really the BomB Sir!

 

[JR]

Can't get much better than this Alan.

 

[adt70hk]

Can't get much better than this Alan.

Ditto that John. A work of art!!

 

[AlanG]

First set of pipes glued in place and painted. Makes it 'pop' a little more i think.

Three more pipes to go and then i have two filters and a few braided electrical cables to paint silver and that is the front section completed bar a few little areas to touch up with the aluminium paint. Then it's onto the middle section. All that needs is priming and painting, The rear section just needs painting.

Then it's onto joining the sections together and fitting various cables in place

 

[adt70hk]

That's brilliant Al. Really looking the business. Very well done.

Andrew

 

[AlanG]

 

[adt70hk]

Is it finished Al? Really looking good!!

 

[AlanG]

Is it finished Al?

Not yet. Still need to add 3 pipes on the front section. I am waiting to paint the middle and rear sections as i have some filler drying

 

[Jim R]

That is a thing of beauty Alan. A real tribute to your patience and skills.