Aichi E13A1 Jake 1:144 stripped

[Marudek]

Hi,


Some time ago I made a 1:144 resin kit of Aichi E13A1 Jake. Although there are some kits ot his plane available, I wanted one with some additional detail like wing fold, vac-formed canopy and interior. If you want to see creation process of this kit, than click here or visit the gallery. But in this thread I am going to show how I use the resin parts to make a 1:144 Jake with some panels removed. 


This is what I plan to do. I've marked red those areas where internal structure will be visible. 

I know that such configuration was impossible to observe on any war theatres, but my aim is to show internal structure of the airframe.


So here is how I started:

Lengths of rolled copper wire are going to pretend the stringers.

And here is the roller I got from a friend locksmith:

Work goes on:

 

 

[Marudek]

I started "experimenting" with preshading substitute made with fine marker.

The complete wing is going to be set ready for flight but the one stripped down si going to be folded:

I bent the bigger zig-zacs with aid of tweezers and a hobby knife:

But at the wing tip - the zig-zacs are really fine so I made this littel tool:

So now you're up to date with this build and I will post regularly as soon as I make new pieces :D

 

[Ian M]

The line between genius and insane is a very fine one and you my friend are walking that line like a boss! That is totally mind blowing. In 1/32 it would be a challenge. In 1/72 I think the most would just say nope. cant be done. Then there is you who does this in 1/144! You are a genius. An insane one but a genius. 

 

[Marudek]

Hi Ian,


Thank you for your kind words. I think that from time to time all of us gets hit by the 'modelling madness'  Unfortunatelly my insanity can't be cured and more stripped seaplanes are on my wicked mind  :D  

 

[Kressy_13]

Wow, that is truly amazing. I have no idea how to even comprehend it. Truly great work mate.

 

[papa 695]

That is just some insane work Peter.

 

[Marudek]

Hello!


As you can see on the pictures below I’m slowly getting to the wing tip. Four more ribs and I’ll start adding stringers :D

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[BarryW]

Gor blimey - and I think 1/72 and even 1/48 scale is too small.....   Astonishing stuff.......

 

[BBdave]

Wow it renders my tiny effort insignificant


Dave

 

[Marudek]

Thank you!


With a good magnifying glass it is simplier than it looks. Dave I've seen your Bristol Scout and admire your effort of scratch building. These days models tend to get bigger and bigger so for sake of micro modelling each and every small scale model is significant :D  

 

[flyjoe180]

That is both mad and awesome Peter. Look forward to seeing more.

 

[Marudek]

Hi,


Some time ago I finished the ribs:

And after adding stringers I decided to strip the wing tip as well:

Best regards,
Marudek

 

[papa 695]

Just awesome. I can't wait for the next installment.

 

[BarryW]

amazing.......

 

[ojays]

WOW!

 

[Marudek]

Hello,


I think it's high time for an update.


First, I decided to strip the wing tip as well, so here it is:

 


Then I started working on the main piece of the wing:

These wires tired me a bit so I made the base. It is a piece of jungle somewhere near a beach.

The seaplane is going to sit on a dolly.

It will get some weathering, but for now it looks like this:

Regards,
Peter

 

[papa 695]

The base is as insanely good as the Jake Peter. Some really outstanding work.

 

[flyjoe180]

What Ian said, this is amazing

 

[Marudek]

Hello gents!


I want to finish this model soon, because I have to make space on my workbench for other great models. Here is what I made last weekend:

I still need to make stripped rudder, float struts, canopy and engine. Then I will apply decals and weather the whole thing. 

 

[Marudek]

Hi,

This is my last update. After almost a year of struggle I finally finished it

I made the canopy frames mostly without the 'glass'

Also the engine is stripped of the cowling.

I finally made some weathering on the beaching dolly.

And now I am ready to take some gallery shots