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

[AlanG]

And so the very long process of adding wires, pipes, brackets and linkages begins. This will take a while now. I'm trying to build up the layers of of it all in some sort of order so i'm not having to go back and add details that are under something else and risk breaking it.

 

[Steven000]

Great start Alan, have fun!

 

[adt70hk]

Good luck Al.

I assume there are lots of good reference pics for this?

 

[AlanG]

Good luck Al.

I assume there are lots of good reference pics for this?

Yes there is. Obviously there are search engines but i found a page where a person called Chris Wimmer took detailed pictures of the Jumo 004 engine. It's not fully comprehensive but it's a great starting place

Jumo 004 Plumbing Guide | Large Scale Planes

Large Scale Planes, the home of large scale aircraft modeling.

www.largescaleplanes.com

 

[AlanG]

More pipework added. Some new ones made. I really shouldn't have painted before hand but i can always re-spray after if needed.

 

[adt70hk]

This really is a cut above the norm Al. Very well done indeed!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Allen Dewire]

The wiring/tubing is looking really good Alan!!! Looks like it will be fun to paint it all too. Thanks for the Jumo link. I never found any when I did my BMW-003e, only a couple of pics...

Prost
Allen

 

[Jim R]

Really raising the bar with this. I'm impressed with your patience and dedication. Looking stunning.

 

[scottie3158]

Superb

 

[tr1ckey66]

Great Jumo detailing Alan. Keep up the great work it’ll look stunning when finished.
All the best
Paul

 

[BattleshipBob]

Excellent work Al, give yourself a big pat on the back

 

[AlanG]

Looks like it will be fun to paint it all too

Think i have got that sorted. I was worried about trying to paint the pipes and getting it on parts that i didn't want it to. But i found that i can slip kitchen grease proof paper under the individual pipes to protect the engine surface and paint them that way. Saves much swearing me thinks

 

[The Smythe Meister]

More pipework added. Some new ones made. I really shouldn't have painted before hand but i can always re-spray after if needed.

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Blimey that looks great Alan
Excellent stuff mate.. a proper tribute to an iconic aircraft

 

[Allen Dewire]

Think i have got that sorted. I was worried about trying to paint the pipes and getting it on parts that i didn't want it to. But i found that i can slip kitchen grease proof paper under the individual pipes to protect the engine surface and paint them that way. Saves much swearing me thinks

Sounds like a plan Alan. You can also use strips of index cards. They are thick enough so the paint won't soak through them. Keeps the swear jar empty too!!!...

 

[BattleshipBob]

I have used post it notes, ripped into strips, nice and thin

 

[AlanG]

Cheers guys. I thought about the greaseproof paper as it's thinner than most other things and i can wipe clean and re-use lol

 

[AlanG]

I'm actually enjoying thinking outside of the box on this build. Obviously many details are missing from the Revell mold due to it not being seen afterwards (unless like me, you are opening it all up). So i've had to try and think how to make certain things like pumps and blanking plates. My latest one was this blanking plate on the rear of the exhaust cone. I have nothing i can use to make circular items other than a paper hole punch. Not really any use. But then i had an idea. The mold tabs that i cut off were just about the size i wanted. So after slicing off a little bit from the tab, i've glued it to the cone and can now lightly sand down to the thickness i need.

So basically what i am trying to say is that we don't always need to go out and buy extra items/supplies. They are sitting there right in front of you waiting to go into the recycling bin

 

[scottie3158]

Alan, you are so right thinking outside the box is one of the fun things about this hobby.

 

[adt70hk]

Well done Alan.... Good use of the grey matter.... And I don't mean plastic!!

 

[AlanG]

Just a slight 'attention to detail' bit that isn't really needed but here it is. I've added the exhaust temperature and pressure sensor probes. As you can see. Not much is visible when the exhaust guide is fitted. But they'll be there at least lol