maurizio Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 thanks mates! much appreciated! Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi there, cleaning my stash I came across to the box contaning this kit. Opening the box I've found some details with putty on and tough.... "c'on just some minutes for sanding them..." but I was wrong... so the work proceeded... cheers Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Excellent Maurizio!!! I wondered how this was going. Great to see her back on the bench Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phoinix Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 412 and the 212 have the same nose. I think Rod is refering to the modification of nose into correct shape as all models available have a longer nose which looks like a duck-face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 I know Panda's 1/32 AB-212 ha the incorrect nose If I'm not wrong.... thanks Phoinix anyway cheers Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 More pics for the engines cover. Some panel lines are not real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 All the rivets have been rimoved since they are not enough. They will be replaced with the Archer raised rivets decal. Some panel lines and grilles are wrong so putty is needed. I rescribed some panel lines, too. They were not deep enough for washing job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s_tringa Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 "Ciao" Maurizio, happy to see you back again at work on the 212 ASW. Work so complicated, takes a lot of time and concentration. I hope to see more progress soon. Sebastiano p.s. this is my way for the AB212 ASW "Italian Navy", unfortunately still under construction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 That is just awesome.i love that rounded dish on top. Nice work all the way around. did someone say Archer rivets?..oh boy u got work cut out for u with that. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Very nicely done, Sebastianoand Maurizio. Your talent is amazing. That looks much better than the 1/72 Fujimi AB.212ASW I built back in the 1980s! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi Sebastiano, happy to read about you and your kits again. Congrats for your ASW - Amazing job mate! I can confirm you that this is a very difficult conversion! I'm considering to remove the raised rivets on the doors made with alu tape and using the Archer rivets-decals (I just have...). Cheers and stay in touch please! Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 I'll use some custom decals made by a modeller (thanks Luca!) for the "MARINA" (NAVY) and the logo. I want a super equipped heli so I'll put on the FLIR, too. The choosen helis is the 6-67 so I have to custom made some decals. here are the first tests comparing the decals with the fuselage. I think some must be resized a little bit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) I'll use some custom decals made by a modeller (thanks Luca!) for the "MARINA" (NAVY) and the logo. I want a super equipped heli so I'll put on the FLIR, too. The choosen one is the 6-47 so I have to custom made some decals. here are some tests. All the AB-212ASW have the numer "6" Edited June 15, 2013 by maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Rear "stabilos" have been detailed with Archer rivet decals after a coat of Future wax for a smooth surface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 How I've made the sonar bay/container. After looking for a solution from 2008 the idea came to me seeing a pen... I've bought a pen with a clear body and cut it. The following photo is not very nice to see. I've decided to do this bad-looking cross of plasticard pieces for having a stronger piece using also CA glue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Great work as always Maurizo...lovin this build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thank you mate!!! cheeers Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 PUtty is on. The surface of the pen piece had several scratches so I've decided to sand all the part with a 3M used sponge in order to have a uniform surface. Later on the future Windows has been polished. Note the oval shape of the base of the sonobuoy bay. When the piece is ready I've put it in a bowl with Future wax for sealing everything and bring the clear part shine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 The 2 frontal louvers (correct in English?) are in wrong position so I cut them and positioned in the correct position. This is the result for the right panel. Some plasticard strips have been added. Also note the more and differente panel lines made with a Trumpeter scribing tool. Sharp and deep panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Niiice, another top update, thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 thanks to you for watching! Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Modification of the doors and related part on the fuselage adding a piece of plasticard: cheers Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Some plates and antennaes are made. I'm considering to reduce the anti-slip texture of the top adding some coats of Future wax. Just a little bit. I'm afraid it will be too much visible after painting. Starting witht he winch cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 I've reduced the size of the inner pedal part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Liquid putty has been added to the fuselage in order to obtain a completely smooth surface. Most of the panel lines and grilles are located in wrong position or too small. For a better rescribing job I preferred to delete all the details. Edited July 16, 2013 by maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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