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Well guys, after my recent Poll,(OK, not THAT recent!!) this one came out on top :thumb2:.
.... After hearing the clamouring for it to begin,(REALLY?... you didn't see it?... Must've just been me then :tears-of-joy:),
Anywho.. Ere we go....
The boxart..
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That's also the destruction sheet there with a kinda "chart", I've seen this type of thing before on my Mossie build last year,and it was basically a guide for the camo job,(trace them on masking tape, cut them out and job done:thumb2:), but surely not something with THIS type of camo....
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?!!!:astonished:.. but,YES,it would seem so!!
Anyway, I'll tackle that later,(or maybe not!!:tears-of-joy:). SO THEN, what's in the box?!.....
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Starting off... A big lump of metal to build the cockpit around,(to stop it tail sitting apparently :thumb2:),
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Obviously two sections of that one are provided,and the clear parts are very nicely done too :smiling3:
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The decals and metal lump there, both quite impressive...
.... The pics aren't very detailed I'm afraid, but as I go along, I'll take more close up ones ;)
Actually, I've made a tentative start already, more of that next time though....
Anyone who'd like to jump onboard will be very welcomed... Just don't expect a museum piece !! ;)
 
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I don’t think the camouflage drawing is meant as a way to make masks for the plane, just as a full-size illustration of the camouflage pattern. But since these planes were sprayed individually, I’d say just use it as inspiration rather than the pattern you have to apply to be accurate.
 
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The Smythe Meister said:
Well guys, after my recent Poll,(OK, not THAT recent!!) this one came out on top :thumb2:.
.... After hearing the clamouring for it to begin,(REALLY?... you didn't see it?... Must've just been me then :tears-of-joy:),
Anywho.. Ere we go....
The boxart..
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That's also the destruction sheet there with a kinda "chart", I've seen this type of thing before on my Mossie build last year,and it was basically a guide for the camo job,(trace them on masking tape, cut them out and job done:thumb2:), but surely not something with THIS type of camo....
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?!!!:astonished:.. but,YES,it would seem so!!
Anyway, I'll tackle that later,(or maybe not!!:tears-of-joy:). SO THEN, what's in the box?!.....
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Starting off... A big lump of metal to build the cockpit around,(to stop it tail sitting apparently :thumb2:),
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Obviously two sections of that one are provided,and the clear parts are very nicely done too :smiling3:
View attachment 494906
The decals and metal lump there, both quite impressive...
.... The pics aren't very detailed I'm afraid, but as I go along, I'll take more close up ones ;)
Actually, I've made a tentative start already, more of that next time though....
Anyone who'd like to jump onboard will be very welcomed... Just don't expect a museum piece !! ;)
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Andy

As a test I once traced a Spitfire camo pattern out onto masking tape.....but I got an A4 sheet of acetate (overhead projector type) and drew on that in permanent marker and put the tape on that.

But as you say, for that camo, that will be something else!

ATB.

Andrew
 
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Great looking kit Mr. Smiff! The weight is nice too. My Zoukei Mura He-219 also includes a formed weight to keep it from being a tail sitter. If you two do a great job on this, I might decide to build mine too. If you need any reference help for the build, just holler as I have these,

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Now get Cohan out of his hammock and you two get crackin' on it!!!...

Prost
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Andy T said:
So many builds to keep an eye on but I definitely don't want to miss this!

That metal lump is a typically well thought out Tamiya solution.
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Great to see you looking in Andy,I agree, the lump is a clever idea :smiling3:
Jakko said:
I don’t think the camouflage drawing is meant as a way to make masks for the plane, just as a full-size illustration of the camouflage pattern. But since these planes were sprayed individually, I’d say just use it as inspiration rather than the pattern you have to apply to be accurate.
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Cheers Jakko,yes,that pattern would be a nightmare to cut out eh?!! It'll be an approximation from me ! ;)
David Lovell said:
If ok im in Andy I like watching the wingy builds ,is it quite a old kit? Dave
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Hi Dave,good to have you along mate :smiling3:
Waspie said:
Well as I voted for this un I'm defo in. Magic carpet sat at a two foot hover as I type.
GFI Mr Smiff. :thumb2:
Liking it already and were only at the box opening stage!!!!!
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HA!.... Got to admit the box art dragged me in a bit.... Keep that carpet under control Sir..... don't want the down draft blowing crumbs everywhere! ;)
boatman said:
this will be a brilliant build Smithy
chrisb
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Hi Chris, not sure about brilliant, but I'll give it my best shot :smiling3:
adt70hk said:
Andy

As a test I once traced a Spitfire camo pattern out onto masking tape.....but I got an A4 sheet of acetate (overhead projector type) and drew on that in permanent marker and put the tape on that.

But as you say, for that camo, that will be something else!

ATB.

Andrew
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Good to see you Andrew,it certainly would be "something else".... which is why I ain't doing it!! ;)
Jim R said:
Sitting comfortably Andy. That metal lump is a new one on me but a very good idea. Seems much better than trying to stuff weight into odd spaces.
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Hello Jim,nice to see you,yes,the lump is much better than stuffing ball bearings etc in :smiling3:
Allen Dewire said:
Great looking kit Mr. Smiff! The weight is nice too. My Zoukei Mura He-219 also includes a formed weight to keep it from being a tail sitter. If you two do a great job on this, I might decide to build mine too. If you need any reference help for the build, just holler as I have these,

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Now get Cohan out of his hammock and you two get crackin' on it!!!...

Prost
Allen
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We're both on the case Allen!! Thanks for the offer.... I've already taken you up on it!! ;) It's certainly a nice looking plane, those books look very interesting too. :smiling3:
Andy the Sheep said:
Asking permission to jump on board, Andy. ;)
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Welcome aboard Andy, great to have you along :smiling3:
Waspie said:
Just appeared on FaceAche. Thought it may be of interest.
Found in Denmark and restored. HE219.
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Hi Doug, great photo mate, thanks for that :smiling3:
BattleshipBob said:
Count me in Andy, great looking aircraft but sadly under powered. The only one left I believe is in the Smithsonian in the US
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Excellent to see you Bob,it does look good doesn't it? I'll try and find that one on the net. ;)

Well then Chaps, it's been an incredibly busy week at work,(daily trips to Tintagel,700 miles,15hrs driving... plus, obviously,doing the job in between :sad: ), so I haven't got much actual progress done, but that'll change today ;) ....
 
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Andy,
that camouflage................... having made the Dragon 1/72 version, in 1/48 it might be feasible to make sponge 'stamps' Little pieces of sponge, each the same size, but different shape to apply the 'splotches' - just touched irregularly over the basecoat & gradually fill the area with different shape/orientations - it'll need a bit a bit of practice, but a lot faster than a brush!
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Jakko said:
Just spray something in the same vein: little squigly blobs all over the upper sides of the plane.
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The restored examples seem to have had the dark grey as a base colour and the yellow lines added afterwards - look at the wing leading edges. If I was building this though I think I'd just do a 'mottle' in dark over light, just like a FW190.
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So then, before I reply to your excellent posts and update my very latest progress guys,here are some detail pics of the initial stages... they have had a bit of primer,and some basic painting ....
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The lump with plastic parts added there...
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..a seat and panel.....
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Tother seat there,and finally for this post....
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Not bad I think you'd agree for a 1997 kit,(just for you that bit Dave ;) )
.... a much more interesting update to come later this evening.....
 
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