Author Topic: Hasegawa P-38J (Read 11705 times)

Alexis · « **Reply #105 on:** March 03, 2021, 12:35:15 AM »

Thanks Jeroen ,

Yeah , that four legged creature just doesn't get the message to get off that dame wheel when it's time for sleep

Alexis

gedmundson · « **Reply #106 on:** March 03, 2021, 12:54:50 AM »

Great work so far Alexis. I know what you mean about PE brake lines - I'm not sure why they do those. I'm working on a 1/48 Brewster Buffalo right now and they had those included in the kit. I measured out an equivalent line of 0.1mm lead wire and used that instead. It was much more cooperative (but very delicate!).
Cheers,
Gary

Alexis · « **Reply #107 on:** March 03, 2021, 08:10:33 AM »

Thanks Gary

I ran out of the wire I need for doing brake lines . Next run to the hobby shop , it's on my list . Most of the PE pats I wonder way then even do them , but some folks seem to like their PE for added detail .

I dip the canopy today , be able to start masking tomorrow .

Alexis

lone modeller · « **Reply #108 on:** March 03, 2021, 09:07:33 AM »

I have not looked in recently on this build Alexis: despite your having less good days you do seem to have moved this one on considerably. I am sure that your attempt to fill the wing root will be ultimately successful - even if you do have to add some more filler first!

As for PE i do have two words for that stuff, but I will not post them here as I do not wish to offend you or upset the mods! I have been struggling with some spoked wheels for my current build and just wish that I had the skill and patience to make my own from thread and a small metal disc. On my next model the wheels will have canvass covers.... and NO PE.

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #109 on:** March 04, 2021, 01:29:06 AM »

Thanks Stephen

I'm not much of a fan on PE either , weird because I sure seem to have a lot of it ! Cuss words don't offend me ...I can cuss wall paper of the wall

Alexis

Alexis · « **Reply #110 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:49:14 PM »

Another step forward made ...canopy is masked and fixed in place set aside to dry over night .

Alexis

Gisbod · « **Reply #111 on:** March 05, 2021, 07:17:59 PM »

Nice Alexis,

Out of interest, what do you use for attaching canopies? I find them a little resistant to glue these days?

Guy

rhallinger · « **Reply #112 on:** March 05, 2021, 10:05:15 PM »

Looking good, Alexis! Glad to see this one moving ahead.

Best regards,

Bob

Alexis · « **Reply #113 on:** March 06, 2021, 12:26:18 AM »

Thanks Guy and Bob

Soon or later I will get her done !

Guy , I always dip my canopy parts in future first and let that dry for a day or two . For glue I use Tamiya extra thin in the light green cap . A coat of future will stop the clear plastic parts form fogging while the glue dries .

Alexis

Gisbod · « **Reply #114 on:** March 06, 2021, 01:46:33 AM »

Thanks Alexis,

Yep, I have used that, it sticks but can easily pull off...

Guy

Dave Brewer · « **Reply #115 on:** March 06, 2021, 07:29:40 AM »

Give this stuff a try Guy: https://www.esslinger.com/gs-crystal-hypo-cement-glue-watch-crystal-/ I've been using it for years.
Cheers,
Dave.

Gisbod · « **Reply #116 on:** March 06, 2021, 06:11:10 PM »

Ah thanks Dave

Guy

RAGIII · « **Reply #117 on:** March 07, 2021, 01:32:56 AM »

Moving forward nicely Alexis. I Look forward to seeing some paint applied

RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #118 on:** March 08, 2021, 06:48:11 AM »

I think that when I start to paint a model there is light at the ned of the tunnel. This one is certainly moving forwards well.

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #119 on:** March 09, 2021, 12:13:25 AM »

Thanks guys

Alexis