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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 01, 2015, 06:37:49 AM

Title: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 01, 2015, 06:37:49 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen...

I started this guy around 7:30 this morning.  One of the fellows over on HS is running a 1/72nd speed build this weekend and since we are trying to get to 100 WWI planes in a year (after an official WWI GB earlier in 2015), I figured why not?  No rigging (which I miss) and a cool plane I've always liked!

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1391_zpsoqmzc9jn.jpg)

Last night, once I opened my big mouth and stated my intentions, I went to the nether-regions of the internet and found some not-too-nice things folks said about this kit.  The biggest complaint is that the top surface of the top wing sloped down toward the wing tips and it should be straight across.  Most said the kit was a rather early all-plastic debut for Eduard and the fit is difficult and fiddly.  So far, I've found it to fit well and not throwing me any huge obstacles.  Some of the PE isn't really a good replacement for the kit parts so I'm mixing and matching (like the control stick or the engine top).  So far, so good!

Everything in the fuselage fits well...I did place the t-bar in the wrong place so my little holes won't line up....luckily, you can't see that anyway!  ;)

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1394_zpscrilgj3m.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1395_zps97qkzfya.jpg)

I quickly painted up the interior and distressed it a bit to my liking.  I made a "red" cushion for the pilot and a "green" one for Emil (or was it Fritz??). 

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1405_zpsjuqn4ntd.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1404_zps1lof5fkd.jpg)

Then I looked at the dreaded wing.  :o  It's hard to see in this out-of-focus shot, but the top surface does slope noticeably and looks funny when done. 

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1396_zpshwdlewgo.jpg)

The fix is easy!  I just cut from the top with an Exacto blade making a few scoring cuts just outside the natural break in the wing.  I gently bent the wings up and it looks so much better.  Super easy so don't let this stop you from making this kit.

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1398_zps6uqfhyow.jpg)

Then it was close her up time!

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1406_zpszeahhktd.jpg)

I have repositioned the stab to droop a little bit, primed the surfaces and now I'll work on the parabellum.  This is lots of fun!

Stay tuned,

Dan

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Des on November 01, 2015, 06:43:29 AM

Quite a challenge you have set yourself Dan, even without the rigging it will be touch and go. This will be a fun build to follow so I have tuned into your topic.

Des.

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: IanB on November 01, 2015, 07:57:51 AM

I have this one in my stash so am taking notes. Nothing worse than having your little holes not line up! :o

Ian

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: GAJouette on November 01, 2015, 09:54:59 AM

 Dan,
That's some amazing speed my old friend. Not to mention quite the challenge too. Full Speed Ahead !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 01, 2015, 04:17:52 PM

Thanks, Gents...it's moving along but... ::) ::) I do think I'm a bit nuts this time...

I put the rear gun together with some neat photo etch but I must admit it's not my favorite medium.  Needs painting and dry brushing.  I also drilled out the trigger.

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1407_zpskem2ptmz.jpg)

Then I taped things up, and airbrushed the basic shades.  Light blue on the bottom, green on top with a free hand of purple.  I think it passes.

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1409_zpsyon8kbkz.jpg)

That's all for tonight.  I think the decals will be next on the fuse which, from reports, are brittle and difficult.  The landing gear will be fine but I must admit that putting on the top wing appears a bit daunting.  Lots of struts and really no way to get them correct without a jig.  I may have bitten off more than I can chew but time will tell!

I'll sleep on it!  ;)


Thank for looking...Dan

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Nigel Jackson on November 01, 2015, 08:06:02 PM

I can't begin to imagine how you're achieving this, Dan. Good luck with the home strait.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: coyotemagic on November 01, 2015, 11:51:02 PM

Wow, Dan!  What an ambitious undertaking!  I'm very impressed with what you've gotten done so far.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 02, 2015, 02:48:11 AM

Moving along...I need to still add the other fuselage decals but these need to dry a bit.  ;D  I needed to modify the lozenge some since I neglected to put them on BEFORE adding all the struts, rudder etc.  Make sure you do that!

The decals themselves worked great.  Just some setting solution over a Futured base.  They are still drying in this photo, but they look nice and snuggly to me.

They were also NOT brittle as some reviewers have stated.  I might have gotten a later issue so I suspect the newer releases will be great. 

I have never used Eduard masks but these decals were very precisely cut!  They fit to the shape very well with very little overlap.  Really nice! 

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1410_zps33p4w0nr.jpg)

Now...can I finish by tonight?  You can see I'm also suppose to be grading so... ;)

Cheers,

Dan

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: RAGIII on November 02, 2015, 03:14:16 AM

Dan,
This is an incredible accomplishment to date! Not only fast but very well done to boot! Just gorgeous work!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: spartacus2000 on November 02, 2015, 06:19:30 AM

Mhhhh.....profipack in 48 h weekend edition in?
Fast and well finished... can I hate you? ;D ;D
Anyway bravo bravo!
Marco

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: LindsayT on November 02, 2015, 07:23:14 AM

Are you a soil microbiologist, Dan? I couldn't help taking a peek at the paper you were grading. I ask because I'm a soil physicist. This is the point in the party where eyes start glazing, but it would be pretty cool if there were at least two soil scientists on the forum.

And lovely work on the quick-build, too.

Lindsay

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 02, 2015, 10:58:22 AM

Hello, All...

Alas!  I'll finish the Junkers, but not in my 48 hour challenge.   :-[ :( >:( :'(

I was soooo close as things went very well indeed.  It really looks nice too!  But getting that top wing on with all those struts etc...no way on God's Green Earth.

This is the state of affairs as of 4:30PM West Coast Time in the US of A.  And I have dinner to make and papers to keep grading for tomorrow!!!

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1411_zpstjjl1zxy.jpg)

I'll build a nice jig, make new struts and pretend it's a vacuform.  I have better luck when I make my struttery from scratch!  ;)
 
Nice try though and thanks for looking and the encouragement.

Dan

P.S.  Lindsay!  Yes...I'm a soil microbiologist/biochemist/microbial physiologist.  I like small stuff like 1/72 kits and bacteria  ;)

We could take over the WORLD!!!!!

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Thumbs up on November 02, 2015, 08:27:16 PM

Damn fine effort sir!and a very entertaining 48 hours for us all.Looking forward to the next vac.

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Ernie on November 02, 2015, 09:01:41 PM

That was an amazing saga, Dan!  To be undone by those nasty
struts was cruel, but you really shone in the speed-building department.
Brilliant attempt, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Thumbs up on November 02, 2015, 11:56:02 PM

Maybe you soil biologists could come up with the definitive pc 10  ;)

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: radio on November 03, 2015, 02:27:46 AM

Outstanding build Dan.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: malaula on November 03, 2015, 02:44:02 AM

Great build,Dan!Don't mind about the struts,those Kit struts never fit!Built that one a few years ago and I do well remember the issues attaching the top wing ,took more than 48 hours for sure!

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: RAGIII on November 03, 2015, 04:22:16 AM

A valiant effort Dan! Although you didn't make the 48 hrs I am sure you will finish this beautiful model soon!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Des on November 03, 2015, 05:50:47 AM

A very fine effort Dan, the clock may have stopped but the model continues, you have done an excellent job with the build.

Des.

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: coyotemagic on November 03, 2015, 01:55:07 PM

A truly valiant effort, Dan, and although you didn't meet your own deadline, I'm betting you'll still complete an extraordinary model in record time.  I wouldn't have been able to finish it in under a month.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: Squiffy on November 04, 2015, 05:46:12 AM

48 hours? Pah! I would have it done in 24!  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 07, 2015, 03:21:46 AM

Back in the Saddle in Seattle... 8)

I do want to finish this guy and it's going well now. I made a simple jig (should have done so in the first place) based on some scale drawings.  It's poster foam and hot glue.

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1414_zpsuo51ze7g.jpg)

Now I'm making struts from crushed 1/16th aluminum tubing with brass in the tips. 

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN1415_zpsv9tryl0c.jpg)

So far, so good!

I hope to finish this guy over the rainy weekend.

Cheers and thanks for the encouragement during my unsuccessful attempt,

Dan

Title: Re: Eduard Prokipack Junkers J-1 in 48 hours!
Post by: coyotemagic on November 07, 2015, 03:25:13 AM

Great looking jig, Dan!  That should help out considerably.
Cheers,
Bud