janman Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 An easy kit from Airfix? You got that right! These new Airfix kits seem to be little gems. Nicely done and fit like a dream. Although this is supposed to a fast stress-free build, an OOB build it's not gonna be. Just doesn't suit me... A small PE set comes from Kuivalainen (a local hobby store) and markings probably from Galdecal. The inspiration for this build came from a small museum about 130 km from where I live. Sad sights, but very inspirational nonetheless. The remains of VA-3 (a single seater, later modified to an ice remover by cutting off the wings and tails) and VT-6, one of the nine two-seaters. Extensive use of wood is very evident. As is the bad shape of these planes. Luckily well preserved examples exist as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tripio Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Hi Janman, nice to see you back to the aircraft modeling. I'll be watching the build closely. Regards,Laz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Nice subject. I'll be watching this with great interest as I have the kit on order. Is the PE made by Eduard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Yes, the set is made by Eduard. Kuivalainen has a line of these PE sets for Finnish aicraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 The cockpit has been ready for a week or two already, but only now I found time to take some photos. At the moment I'm joining the fuselage halves together. The pit would probably benefit from throttle levers, but they might not be very visible on a finished model. Some wiring added for the seats, clear acetate for the gauges, otherwise pure and simple without extensive over-detailing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 nice progress! I've got some Finnish decals from Amodels Vampire, if you'd need them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 nice progress! I've got some Finnish decals from Amodels Vampire, if you'd need them. You've got? I didn't even know it comes with them! At the moment I've got nothing, so I might be interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The cockpit looks great :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nothing dramatic here. The pieces just seemed to fall in place without much effort. Some sanding obviously needed for the fuselage halves, but with careful dry-fitting much of it can be avoided when joining the wings and intakes. I didn't go fully according to instructions when installing them. This way one can minimize or totally avoid seams or steps on the intakes. My advice is to do it a couple of times without glue and that way find out the most suitable order when installing the parts. It was very easy to mask the canopy since the edges of the windows are so sharply done. A piece of tape over a window, a toothpick to reveal the frames underneath it and a new Olfa blade for cutting along these lines. What a pleasure! Like doing a freakin' Hasegawa kit! Just what I needed for getting some of the (almost) lost mojo back. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Great to see progress. What paints will you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Tamiya sprays. Surface primer first and then some silver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Very neat Jan. I look forward to seeing her in silver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nice work Jan, which GalDecal sheet does the Vampire markings come on. I have a few of those sheets but not sure if they have the Vampire onit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Trojan Thunder, I don't remember the number as I don't have the sheet. As a matter of fact, I might find the bort numbers from my spares as they are the only decals I need for this bird. Thanks, Guy! Good to see you here! Edited August 25, 2013 by janman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingDutchman Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hello Jan, very interesting build! Is the Airfix T.11 the same as the T.55? I'm building one in Rhodesian AF colours but because of the very good quality of the kit I would like to build some more, and a Finnish AF one is on top of my list :) Are there any more modifications necessary when I buy the Airfix T.11 + the Marti Kuivalainen PE set (which luckily is also available here)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Jan...I love the work you did on the cockpit.....it's first rate work on your part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 These two versions (T.11 & T.55) are pretty much the same - or so I've understood. At least the local modifications were very minor, if there even were anything to be mentioned. There's one in-flight photo in the Finnish book I have that shows some details on the belly, which - it seems - are not present on the kit. Steve, thanks for your kind words! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 It looks very promising! If it ends up looking as good as your Mig-15, it will be truly awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Tamiya silver from a rattle can and some decals on top of it (bort numbers still missing among other things). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 That looks really nice! I'm looking forward to the finished product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks, John. Still waiting for the bort numbers from Slovenia. ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 hm, I am alsmost sure I've already send them to you... but, I guess I'll have to check again tomorrow morning :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Don't worry! I'll be waiting! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Great build you've got going Jan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks, Ruud! This is just something simple that, when finished, will hopefully give me some extra faith and strenght in finishing my Backfire. :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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