gregax Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 My second entry to DOTR. Revell-monogram Me-410 in 1/48. I will add some other bits&pieces, Eduard PE set and Aires wheelbay. Here are the photos: All you need... Eduardo PE set.. Aires wheelbay... I started off with riveting the entire fuselage and wings portions, and I cut off the plastic parts were the Aires wheelbays were later installed with no problems. I also did some setailing in the radiators section, i opened the cooler's flaps at the top potrions of the wings and I filled the gaps with styrene. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 'Haggis' Haggo Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Cool riveting. I am doing the same on a couple of Bf 109's for the GB. The trouble is you kinda get addicted to doing it and it is such a chore, especially when you use the MDC tool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 looks great! do u use dymo tape to keep your riveter going straight, or something else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Great start Gregax; love the rivets. I'm looking forward to following your build. Cheers, Shawn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 looks great! do u use dymo tape to keep your riveter going straight, or something else? I didn't find any dymo tape here in SLovenia .So i had to use some 3m vinyl tape for car pinstriping. It's not really thick, so you have to be extra careful not to stray off the edge of the tape. And since i have some more projects involved with riveting, could someone tell me where to get a roll of dymo tape or better yet, send me some through mail. (i will send $$$ of course). But on PM, so we don't get too OT. :D Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) I have the Pro-Modeler 410 that I be building as my last DotR build! Looks like a great kit!!! I have a funny feeling that your's going to turn out to be a beauty! Just look at your 262!! I wish I could do that!!!! Edited January 9, 2007 by moeggo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottD Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'll be watching this with interest, since I also have the Promodeller 410B myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Some minor work has been done. I did some detailing around coolers, i cut open the cooling flaps, Then i filled the gaps with some styrene and then glued on Eduard Pe parts. I also did some work on engine nacelles, I thinned down the opennings, modified the air intake and finally replaced exhaust shields with PE parts. I am in progress of painting the cockpit, and this may take a while... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 those PE parts look great on there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Wow, on track for another world class build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Here it is. After a lot of handpainting, weashing, drybrushing, glueing those fiddly eduard bits etc, the cockpit is finally done. I just have to "compose" that into the fuselage... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 excellent detail work, looking forward to seeing it all installed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I wish that I got extra bits for mine now!! Maybe its not to late! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcooke Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 That pit looks great.Very nice detailing and I think you captured it just right.Great job. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Cockpit installed. It was pretty tricky to install this into the fuselage, as the tub isn't made of one piece, but three separate parts. But eventually i made it sit in there! I also added some wiring... Next was masking the canopy parts. I masked them from the inside too, as the canopy frames are moulda at both sides and it would be visible if i didn't maske everything. I hope i will manage to glue them nicely together as the canopy is made from 5 parts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 looks awesome! what method did you use for your leather arm rests? they are very realistic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Armrests? Tamiya buff and and then some washes with burnt umber and then some minor drybrushing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 cool, excellent work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Ok, i finally put everything together... There was some filler needed, but nothing spectacular. I had to rescribe some panels, and do some more riveting, but everythign was fine until i noticed a huge "step" on the canopy. I tried to fill that with putty, but i've decided that i have to perform surgery to get it sorted. will keep you posted how that went. Here is the photo od the complete model. Here is a mix of some parts i've added. I also cut of control surfaces and reposition them... that's all folks.... for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Great looking airplane and really nice detail work. I can't wait to see it with paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 WoW!!! I don't know if I should build mine now after seeing yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ok, paint is finally done. I had some problems with some seams showing so i had to correct that before final layers of paint. I did some preshading and some postshading as well. today i might lay down a coat of gloss, then i have to cut templates i will use instead of decals. Comments welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemKL Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nice work so far, really like the subtle airbrushwork. Also those small details like the boarding steps are a nice touch. What does the intricate rear MG's aiming mechanisme look like in the kit? Cheers Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 What does the intricate rear MG's aiming mechanisme look like in the kit? Pretty ok, i must say. I didn't add any details to it, but i guess a wire or two wouldn't hurt. I got the photos way too late to do that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Looking very good there. I can already tell I'm going to like the colors and scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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