Author Topic: Messerschmitt Me-809 (Read 15051 times)

Tophe · « **on:** March 14, 2014, 12:37:18 PM »

With remaining* parts from my two Messerscmitt 110 model (twin-engined Bf-109), Unicraft 1/72
http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/me110m/me110m.htm
I consider building an asymmetric Me-809:

* : the Bf 109.5 x2, I posted on the other forum
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,37924.0.html

Tophe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2014, 02:27:02 PM »

Here are the parts (starting point):

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2014, 08:34:38 PM »

This is going to be a lot of fun to watch!

You always come up with such interesting concepts, Tophe!

Brian da Basher

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2014, 12:49:06 AM »

Cool looking project!

Already reserved a 1st row seat to watch it :)

Tophe · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:11:12 PM »

Thanks!
Sorry, this project went on very slowly (I had lost my cutting tool).

Modelling_Mushi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2014, 04:16:28 PM »

This will be good, great idea Tophe!

PR19_Kit · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2014, 04:55:58 PM »

Quote from: Tophe on March 30, 2014, 12:11:12 PM

Thanks!
Sorry, this project went on very slowly (I had lost my cutting tool).

You mean you DON'T have 4-5 of them Tophe?

?

Tophe · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2014, 05:02:20 PM »

Uh?
- Not many projects but a single double one, received for Christmas/birthday
- Not many tools to cut resin properly but a single one, disappearing from time to time, as classified by Mrs Tophe...

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:46:08 AM »

That was very wise waiting until you found your cutting tool, Tophe.

Whenever I see resin, I remember the time I butchered a bunch of parts because I used the wrong tool to cut it.

Cheering wildly from the sideline,
Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2014, 12:59:08 PM »

Thanks...

The hard job goes on... Lots of putty layers are required to transform the double-engine (badly glued) into a manned pod:

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2014, 05:06:55 AM »

I always find our old friend PSR (Putty, Sand, Repeat) the most challenging part of any project.

I salute your bravery and eagerly await the outcome, mon ami!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:19:38 PM »

Thanks Brian.

The building goes on. I have chosen 2-blade propellers at last (I had enough blades for 3-blade propellers, but I am planning all 3 propellers locked horizontal for emergency water landing...).

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:59:46 AM »

I think you made an excellent choice, Tophe. Those two-bladed propellers seem made for this bird!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:54:15 AM »

Thanks, while... maybe 2-blade propellers do not fit with the late code Me-809? Well, what-if...

Tophe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2014, 12:26:08 PM »

Taking shape...:

I realize I installed all on the wrong side compared to the project... Well, I should simply enroll a left-handed test-pilot

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2014, 09:53:03 PM »

That's really coming together nicely, Tophe!

Many lefties will be glad you thought of them!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2014, 10:36:04 AM »

Thanks!
Well, mounting is finished, just remains colouring...

I had not noticed: there are intermeshing propellers (from different engines, the crash is very probable)

Modelling_Mushi · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2014, 05:57:44 PM »

No probs Tophe, perhaps a Kamov engineer designed the intermeshing mechanism?

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2014, 11:19:32 PM »

I really like the inter-meshing propellers. They add a delightful level of complexity to the model.

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:39:44 AM »

Thanks a lot.
The first layer of sky blue paint is on the underside. I am ashamed to show I do not sand the "invisible" parts of the model (with puty used as extra glue)

This is an old compromise of mine: in the 1990s, I wanted all perfect and I did not finish a single model... Now I make them raw and rather easy, and I finish them all...

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2014, 09:47:43 AM »

Quote from: Tophe on April 14, 2014, 07:39:44 AM

This is an old compromise of mine: in the 1990s, I wanted all perfect and I did not finish a single model... Now I make them raw and rather easy, and I finish them all...

I know exactly how that goes :)

Volkodav · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2014, 10:23:58 AM »

Perfect is the mortal enemy of perfectly good enough.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:15:58 PM »

I couldn't agree more with this thinking. The idea is to explore and have fun!

The paint looks like it's coming along very nicely. You'll have us amazed at another of your wonderful creations, Tophe!

Brian da Basher

FAAMAN · « **Reply #23 on:** April 15, 2014, 01:14:27 PM »

Love the insanity, keep it up!!! :) :)

Tophe · « **Reply #24 on:** April 15, 2014, 11:33:52 PM »

Thanks...

The Me-809 model is finished... My old digital camera makes blurred photos but this helps hiding the defaults...

raafif · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2014, 09:23:33 AM »

nice model Tophe !
Don't think the props are actually intermeshing, as one is slightly ahead of the other, but do have overlapping areas of sweep.

I found that my old digital camera takes much better pics when I photgraph outdoors in natural sunlight than indoors under bright fluros - the flash just makes things worse.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2014, 06:57:12 AM »

Congratulations on creating yet another unique, one-of-a-kind winder, Tophe!

I especially like the interesting engine configuration. Your signature tinted canopy is always a treat!

Nice work, mon ami!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2014, 10:41:39 PM »

Thank you my friends. Probably this is my last model of 2014. Next one scheduled for 2015 (Klagenfurt Zwilling?).

Tophe · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2014, 09:18:14 AM »

Quote from: Tophe on April 18, 2014, 10:41:39 PM

Probably this is my last model of 2014. Next one scheduled for 2015 (Klagenfurt Zwilling?).

from http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/ju225/ju225.htm

But this will be another story...

Modelling_Mushi · « **Reply #29 on:** April 21, 2014, 01:44:32 PM »

That looks fearsome

Any chance of making it assymetric

Tophe · « **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:35:05 PM »

What?! Is it allowed to speak of the top secret Kl-225Z-5 without being sent to jail?
I probably cannot build it in resin but I can show you the 3D drawing of it, Mr Mushi... (thanks

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