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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: kensar on April 05, 2020, 06:07:55 AM
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I'm spending some time on this, a lower priority build that has been on the 'shelf of delay', to take a short break from the Tommy. I've included some catch-up pictures. I'm building a Dutch trainer version, that was confiscated by the Germans when they invaded the Netherlands.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1Xs1fPzP/Bucker-131-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
The version I'm building.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYBQ90r5/number-75-dutch-air-force.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxQ0JWcH/Bucker-131-03.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HL8gNBKG/Bucker-131-06.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNYjPzM9/Bucker-131-09.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wv9jHz6j/Bucker-131-10.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Here's where I'm at currently.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1sPV0ty/Bucker-131-13.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/65JXHkKt/Bucker-131-14.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/v86ytQp0/Bucker-131-15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYVXBt2m/Bucker-131-16.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
There is no provision to display the engine, so I am thinking about how to do that.
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WOW! I love this one. Your usual outstanding work Ken!
RAGIII
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It's a knock-off Moth!
Richard
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A lovely job so far and a great subject! How well has the kit gone together?
Cheers,
BC
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Really nice. I like the markings.
Andreas
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Thanks for commenting Rick, Richard, Brad, and Andreas. It's coming together nicely. Since its a fairly new mold, it fits together well, but most of the tubing structure in the fuse has very small contact points for gluing and the whole structure is very fragile. The plastic is also very soft. Other areas are very simplified - around the tail wheel specifically. Overall, I really like this kit and I'm pleased that ICM made it. I believe pricing would be better on the Revell version if you can find one.
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Excellent details, Ken. Engine and instrument panels are very well done, thank you for charing.
Jörg
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Thank you for the comment, Jorg. I may just finish this one out before going back to the Tommy.
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The model looked so familiar to me - I think you showed it in my construction report regarding the cutting plotter.
Much more progess since then, looks nice with the internal structure!
the whole structure is very fragile. The plastic is also very soft.
Ahhh, you talking about my recently built ICM Benz Motorwagen? But this plastic reacts nicely to the T Extra Thin Quick Setting.
Cheers,
Frank
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Now that does look nice - the more so as it has a spare wing and a fan! The engine is good too - I hope you succeed in finding a way to display it.
Stephen.
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Hello, Frank and Stephen.
Yes, Frank, this is the model pictured when we were discussing the cutters.
I am using Testors Model Master glue on this. I seem to have a problem with the Tamiya glue - too runny and it goes where I don't want it to.
Stephen, spare wing installed - see below.
Finished off the cockpit and installed the doors.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fTc7L3Cd/Bucker-131-17.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G3sJWgsq/Bucker-131-18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXZS8wC5/Bucker-131-19.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Some detail on the aileron control horns. I found I mistakenly put the upper wing ailerons on the lower wing and vice versa. Don't think many would notice. The control horns are PE parts intended for autos.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yNQyHwPr/Bucker-131-20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wv1cT04x/Bucker-131-21.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
It's officially a biplane - with a lot of loose ends.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvxLVhqH/Bucker-131-22.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRWctyWs/Bucker-131-23.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
To the rigging!
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Finished! How can you not love a biplane?
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRwHwMPv/Bucker-131-43.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3W5QZ7ty/Bucker-131-32.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQHjfv9V/Bucker-131-38.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QM4tJ91H/Bucker-131-42.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wMhgZ7y5/Bucker-131-53.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cL10k1sY/Bucker-131-56.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTnXdr9M/Bucker-131-50.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Circling back around to the Tommy now.
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Lovely
Richard
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What a nice model!
Andreas
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Oh my... How have I missed this build... It would have helped me a lot when I was doing mine...
Great build with all those details!!!
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Beautiful, beautiful work, Ken. That interior is stunning. This thead is one of many that I have to go back and catch up on, since I wasn't really active on the Forum until the beginning of the summer... which is OK, since it gives me something to read on days when there isn't much current activity!
Dutch