1/32 WNW AMC DH.9

[Ryan]

Thanks Alistair, I'll prob leave the rivets alone, if I need to I can simulate with paint.

Worked some more on the fuselage, cleaning and test fitting...the upper forward cover needs quit a bit of work to sit level. Triming flash, widening locating slots and the like.

DH.9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

DH.9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

DH.9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

Ryan

[Gisbod]

Doesn’t look quite a click fit Ryan!

Coming along nicely though.

Guy

[Ryan]

Thanks Guy, but I am horrified at those magnified shots showing rough primer.

It simply just does not look like that in person.

Having said that, will steel wool take some of that out with out scratching the surface?

Ryan

[krow113]

Decent work going on here.
I use an MDC beading tool set to re-create and enhance rivets and rivet detail , a very good tool set.

[Ryan]

Thanks Krow, I haven't done much yet, 

Those rivets are very small, perhaps a set from Archer would work.

Ryan

[Ryan]

I'm sorry to bring this up yet again, but I tend to fixate on certain things. (it's a problem I have)

This rough primer coat around the carb intakes just wont leave me alone. The Tamiya primer is a great product and I know how to use it.

While I was perusing the pics of this build I noticed the rough glare on this pic of the bare plastic...here enlarged.

Ruff by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

Someone please put me out of my misery and tell me they see rough plastic too. 

This would explain the rough primer job in this area and I can move on.

Thanks and sorry again.

Ryan

[Gisbod]

I can see it Ryan,

I would have assumed it was just intentional ‘texture’?

Guy

[Ryan]

Maybe, its a little heaver on the right side than left, perhaps someone could check their kit.

Thanks Guy.

[RAGIII]

I can see it Ryan,

I would have assumed it was just intentional ‘texture’?

Guy

I tend to agree. I see it but don't see a major issue in the primed photos. I have seen some closeups of SE5as for example that are FAR from being a beautifully smooth finish. Of course that is JMHO.
RAGIII

[Ryan]

Yes I need to move on.

Once base coat then clear etc. the finish should level out, till then my macro shots maybe a little rough!

BTW on the rivet restoration I might try those Archer rivet decals, I haven't decided yet.

Of course white glue drops may do the trick also since I need maybe 3 of them....hmmmm.

Ryan

[Ryan]

Ok back to building.

First up was the job of replacing the buttons on the cockpit padding, the first pic is what you get out of the box...nice but hard to clean up.

DH9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

Using the smallest punch I had I replaced the buttons, later after they dry I can reduce the height of them and make them more button like.

DH9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

DH9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

The last pic is a tip I'd like to share when cleaning up parts like the internal framework. If you use a set of locking tweezers you can custom cut strips of sand paper to reach almost anywhere.

DH9 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

OK done for now, the goal is to get some wood painting this weekend.

Ryan

[Gisbod]

Good tip Ryan,

I must get some of those.

Guy

[Ryan]

Yes i have another one that has a pointed tip to really get in tight.

Probably my number one tool I use.

Ryan

[Ryan]

Just was thinking what exactly are these buttons for?

The padding is secured on either side of the fuselage, so what are these for, would they be snaps for a weather tarp?

Ryan

[Gilly]

Loving this build Ryan and thank you for the many tips included within it.