Author Topic: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early) (Read 14828 times)

AndRoby67 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 01, 2020, 08:54:45 PM »

Hi Mike,
as usual for you high grade of building / re-building also the smallest parts and in depth study of the subject.
"History" of different modification in D.III/D.IV cowlings was not a simple task, I think you're on right way.
Well done!
Roberto

Mike Norris · « **Reply #31 on:** June 02, 2020, 04:02:28 AM »

Hi all,
I marked the six cooling slots then drilled lines of 0.4 mm diameter holes, followed up with a 0.6 mm diameter drill.
Then using a thin scraper, cut between the holes to form a slit.
Lastly I open out the six cooling slots using a straight edged scalpel blade.
The two cooling holes were created the same way and finally shaped using a round needle file.
To make it easier to handle and to stop the fragile cowl from flexing, I taped the kit engine bulkhead onto the cowl.
The cooling slots should be just three across the bottom of the cowl, but doing that made the cowl way too fragile, so I left resin between the cooling slots for strength.

Now it's onto the resin support frame,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #32 on:** June 02, 2020, 06:41:33 AM »

Your cut outs and slots look perfect...what we have come to expect from you

RAGIII

RLWP · « **Reply #33 on:** June 02, 2020, 07:08:50 AM »

You have captured the appearance of a well-used engine nicely there, Mike

Richard

Mike Norris · « **Reply #34 on:** June 02, 2020, 07:34:27 AM »

Hi all,
Based on other modellers reviews I expected problems with the 'Loon Models' engine support frame, and it didn't disappoint.
The four struts supplied are intended to fit over the front support ring and be long enough to reach the engine bulkhead.
But if you follow the instructions, the struts are too short and don't reach the bulkhead.
Also it's difficult to fit these four struts in their correct positions on the support ring such that they can fit through the cylinders to reach the engine bulkhead.

In the end I located the support ring inside the engine cowl, then fitted the four struts inside the cowl, with the front end contacting the support ring and the other flared ends at the cowl rear edge.
The four struts were then scrapped to reduce their thickness and allow the engine to locate fully into the cowl and support ring.
Now onto modifying the wing tips and ailerons,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #35 on:** June 02, 2020, 08:01:27 AM »

Beautiful results on your cowl struts and engine placement!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #36 on:** June 02, 2020, 09:46:18 PM »

Most excellent job on the cowl Mike

Terri

PrzemoL · « **Reply #37 on:** June 03, 2020, 11:10:18 PM »

Great to see this model on your bench. And very fine refinement of the engine and its cowling. I am sure the following will be even more interesting!

Borsos · « **Reply #38 on:** June 03, 2020, 11:24:51 PM »

Hats off for that precise surgery on eggshell-thin resin. It would break in my hands just by looking at it...
Andreas

rhallinger · « **Reply #39 on:** June 03, 2020, 11:30:18 PM »

That looks amazing Mike. Very fine work.

Best,

Bob

Mike Norris · « **Reply #40 on:** June 04, 2020, 07:16:04 AM »

Hi all,
A bit more progress preparing various parts.
The fuselage halves have bee scraped and sanded to:
Reduce the depth of the panel lines.
Forward side access panel removed for photo-etch replacements.
Air scoops opened up.
Forward vertical panel line removed.
Step at forward panel removed.

The resin spinner has been sorted to fit the kit propeller and spinner back plate.
Both wings have had their wing tips removed and re[laced by the resin early wing tips (pinned to wings).
All four ailerons replaced with resin ailerons (pinned to wings).

I'm now modifying the pilot and ground crew 'grab' handles,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #41 on:** June 04, 2020, 07:25:13 AM »

Excellent execution of the conversion using the resin and self made parts. Very inspiring!
RAGIII

GazzaS · « **Reply #42 on:** June 04, 2020, 07:49:12 AM »

Great stuff, Mike!

RichieW · « **Reply #43 on:** June 04, 2020, 07:53:57 AM »

Mike I've run out of compliments for your amazing precision and technical skills. Suffice to say I continue to follow your builds with admiration and amazement.

Radarman · « **Reply #44 on:** June 04, 2020, 08:26:40 AM »

Mike,
Thanks for another lesson on how to get things done.

Kevin