Iain Ogilvie Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone! Thanks to Mike's review yesterday and some time off work this week I've decided to crack on with the UHU...This will be a pretty-well out of box build with the aim of keeping things simple and making some progress.For the purposes of this exercise I'll be going into 'assembler of kits' mode as opposed to the usual AMS induced 'stress bunny'.Wish me luck!Taking a leaf out of those pesky armour modellers approaches to assembly I'm going for a lot of sub assemblies - in fact that's today's focus - so that I can then have a sanding binge all at once at some point.I have to say that whilst the kit looks superb - and is remarkable value - the instructions let it down a little!Starting with the wings - read the instructions carefully if you want to drop the flaps as there are sections that need removing!The flap areas have the inserts shown below that provide detail for the dropped flaps - as well as strength to the assembled wings:Wings are now glued and on the window-sill drying off.Tailplane next - main sections quite straightforward...The fins are more complex - and need a little gymnastics to put together - along with careful use of glue (personally I'm not bothered if they don't move):On the theme of assemblies and racking them up ready for sanding in one session here are the tyres and main gears - all pretty straightforward stuff:That's all for now folks...Iain Edited December 30, 2013 by Iain (32SIG)
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 6, 2012 Author Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) OK - another 3 hours work - and work started on the cockpit tub/nose gear bay... Finding some flash that needs cleaning up on many of the parts - but no big isue. Below - the kit provides the radiator 'blocks' that fit inside the cowls - one on right has them fitted. Fairly straightforward operation. There are sink marks in many of the rad. sections - but I don't think they'll show on completed model: Don't know if anyone read a thread on another forum about a fatal flaw? Yes - there has to be one doesn't there! Actually not too bad - but the shape of the prop blades near their roots is incorrect - too dished and not blending in the blades with the round root section smoothly enough. Fortunately the aftermarket industry is at hand - in the shape of that marvellous 'propellor root fixer upper' set from Milliput (+ sanding implement)! Blades as supplied: Roots faired with Milliput and now going ooorf... Basic cockpit/gear/bay tub assembled and ready for paint - will construct other cockpit assemblies shortly: Kinda where we're at at present: More later - perhaps... Iain Edited November 6, 2012 by Iain (32SIG)
pinky coffeeboat Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Off to a good start. Unfortunately, I too find Revells instructions a bit untidy and a muddle. I think they need to look at some other companies instruction sheets for guide as to how they should be done. Anyway, watching this build closely (and your EC-121K.....) Jeff
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 6, 2012 Author Posted November 6, 2012 Better view of the prop - will sand back in the morning: Fettling stuff for the cockpit - thought it worth sharing some pix... 'Avionics' boxes need amending as there's a box for one version only out of the four - now removed! Side console detail is good! Hmmm - need to remove the straps as I'm using etched one's - anyone know if there should be cushions (this would be easy answer to cover up - make new cushions - certainly shown in one of my refs...) Bang seat rails in place: Easy does it! My canopies were squashed together - needed very carefull separation of parts before removing the cockpit side section I needed! Canopies very clear! Was wondering why that side section was clear... Very clever Revell - I suspect this is to allow for clear covers over circuit breaker panel as there's detail to the rear - need to consult refs. Hoping to get some paint on cockpit tonight! More laters... Iain
Monty Python Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Nice work so far. I'll be keeping an eye on this as I quite fancy one myself.
Oddball Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Watching this one with bated breath. That's a lovely looking kit.
HammerUK9 Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 Ian, What a fantastically esoteric choice of aircraft! I've always loved the look of the Owl Will be following this build with great interest, Tim
Chris Jephcott Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 I'm watching this one with great interest.
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 6, 2012 Author Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) That's it - calling it quits for today - not a bad start methinks... Cockpit tub base clour (RLM 66) done on a varety of components - with gloss varnish where the instrument decals will go. First thing tomorrow I can crack on with instruments and detail painting - aim is to have fuselage closed up around lunch time. The two side sections - the one above was clear and I've masked the circuit breaker covers... See you all tomorrow - bright and early! Iain Edited November 6, 2012 by Iain (32SIG)
dazdot Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 very nice Iain will be following this one with some interest looks good, I'm with you on revell distractions too cluttered to be useful
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 Right - breakfast to cook (hmmm - bacon ) - then cockpit. Catch you later! Iain
spitfire Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) This is looking great, Mikes reveue had me thinking but this is nearly enough to tip the balance and buy one and I don't like German stuff ! Cheers Dennis Edited November 7, 2012 by spitfire
Radleigh Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Good work Iain, could trust on you to be the first to get one built on here Going by your previous work this'll be another stunner
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Just the one - behind the curve at present - but should catch up this afternoon... Cockpit decals and general painting done - see piccie - now needs some silver details, a dry brush and paint chipping before gloss varnish, wash, mat varnish. Shouldn't take that long - just waiting for decal setting solution to dry. The dials are all separate - included in the kit - and took an age to apply and line up properly. Yellow instrument bezels had to be painted as not on the sheet. Iain Edited November 7, 2012 by Iain (32SIG) 1
Oddball Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) That's looking lovely, they've really put some nice detail in haven't they? That clear panel is a nice touch as well, are there decals for behind the breaker covers? Odd. Edited November 7, 2012 by Oddball
Mike Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 A good and speedy start Iain. Is this still your week off?
Navy Bird Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Great start, Iain! The separate decals for the instrument faces really look the part, don't they? Cheers, Bill
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 OK - lot later than planned - but pit done (seats and radio kit to follow: Gllued in fuselage: Other half test fit - need to find suitable nose weight before joining permanently... More later - perhaps... Iain 1
Andrea Manfroi Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Great WIP and a very interesting subject. I will follow this topic with interest. Cheers Andy
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Thanks folks! Yup Mike - still on holibobs - can you tell? This project is partly a test exercise for me - I have far too many kits in the stash - but intend building most at some point... However my build rate is fairly poor (nobody mention Connie please! ) because I'm always sweating the little things - things that I then don't really see when they're sat in the cabinet... What I'm trying to prove to myself is that a neatly assembled model - with a nice paint job - can look great... And I just need to apply that 'don't sweat it' approach to my other projects... I know I'm rambling - it's my age. I'll start dribbling next! Anyhoo - 'tis laters and I have update... Some weight: This is a widget the instructions say to add - I *think* I have it the right way around: At this rate - I may almost - nearly - have a complete airframe soon - how did that happen? Back soon - I *need* food... Iain Edited November 7, 2012 by Iain (32SIG)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now