Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Tophe on March 14, 2014, 12:37:18 PM
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With remaining* parts from my two Messerscmitt 110 model (twin-engined Bf-109), Unicraft 1/72
http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/me110m/me110m.htm (http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/me110m/me110m.htm)
I consider building an asymmetric Me-809:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/r_Bf109Z4_t_zps208dc181.jpg)
* : the Bf 109.5 x2, I posted on the other forum
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,37924.0.html (http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,37924.0.html)
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Here are the parts (starting point):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/r010_zps6ee9feef.jpg)
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This is going to be a lot of fun to watch!
You always come up with such interesting concepts, Tophe!
Brian da Basher
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Cool looking project!
Already reserved a 1st row seat to watch it :)
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Thanks!
Sorry, this project went on very slowly (I had lost my cutting tool).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/0r25_zpsd72bdaac.jpg)
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This will be good, great idea Tophe!
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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?????
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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...
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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
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Thanks...
The hard job goes on... Lots of putty layers are required to transform the double-engine (badly glued) into a manned pod:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/f001_zpsc1fafa04.jpg)
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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
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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...).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/0f01_zps4abca9a4.jpg)
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I think you made an excellent choice, Tophe. Those two-bladed propellers seem made for this bird!
Brian da Basher
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Thanks, while... maybe 2-blade propellers do not fit with the late code Me-809? Well, what-if...
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Taking shape...:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/g001_zps16c4492b.jpg)
I realize I installed all on the wrong side compared to the project... Well, I should simply enroll a left-handed test-pilot ;)
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That's really coming together nicely, Tophe!
Many lefties will be glad you thought of them!
Brian da Basher
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Thanks!
Well, mounting is finished, just remains colouring...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/0u01_zps7603e105.jpg)
I had not noticed: there are intermeshing propellers (from different engines, the crash is very probable) ;)
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No probs Tophe, perhaps a Kamov engineer designed the intermeshing mechanism? :D
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I really like the inter-meshing propellers. They add a delightful level of complexity to the model.
Brian da Basher
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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)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/00g1_zps0dee12a8.jpg)
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...
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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 :)
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Perfect is the mortal enemy of perfectly good enough.
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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
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Love the insanity, keep it up!!! :) :)
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Thanks...
The Me-809 model is finished... My old digital camera makes blurred photos but this helps hiding the defaults...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/Tophe2712/r_001x4_zps35ef6ca4.jpg)
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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.
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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
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Thank you my friends. Probably this is my last model of 2014. Next one scheduled for 2015 (Klagenfurt Zwilling?).
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Probably this is my last model of 2014. Next one scheduled for 2015 (Klagenfurt Zwilling?).
from http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/ju225/ju225.htm (http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/ju225/ju225.htm)
(http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/Kl-225Z.jpg)
But this will be another story...
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That looks fearsome :D
Any chance of making it assymetric :-*
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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 ;) )
(http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/Kl-225Z-5.jpg)