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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: uncle les on April 08, 2014, 09:18:45 PM

Title: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 08, 2014, 09:18:45 PM: What does one do when one has a rather nasty headcold, a ton of paperwork ( appraisal time ) and severe time limitations... ?
One heads to the modelling studio and seeks a diversion.
Now this has to be something that can be whipped up quickly, not one of my long term projects ( too numb on codeine to concentrate ) and will be different whilst being achieved using mundane kit parts.
A quick review of the available Revell 1/32 stash yielded a Bf110 - perfect for a whatif Messerschmitt 161/162 conversion - so - fire up the Royskopp on the beat box, take some more ibuprofen and promise myself I'll go for as long as the CD lasts.
( In case you're interested - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_162 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_162))
So for starters tonight: a little builder's bog and some resin Bf109B noses
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1.0-9/10153212_10203489639183879_1201974955768395859_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10154033_10203489639303882_7437848327867253354_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/1511907_10203489637303832_8331987753927494360_n.jpg)

and some old school crash moulding, plug casting, whatever you want to call it
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10001587_10203489637823845_7219619329836519847_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/10247497_10203489637503837_3479090030676083078_n.jpg)

et voila !
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10154362_10203489639063876_7092064168696249756_n.jpg)

more tomorrow night. :icon_music:
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Tophe on April 08, 2014, 10:44:32 PM: Courageous conversion... I clap my hands.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Tophe on April 08, 2014, 10:55:06 PM: Quote from: uncle les on April 08, 2014, 09:18:45 PM
( In case you're interested - [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_162[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_162[/url]))
Better illustrated seems http://www.histaviation.com/Messerschmitt__Bf_162.html (http://www.histaviation.com/Messerschmitt__Bf_162.html)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 09, 2014, 02:16:54 AM: Off to a good start.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 09, 2014, 08:14:46 AM: Quote from: Tophe on April 08, 2014, 10:44:32 PM
Courageous conversion... I clap my hands.

..as long as it's not a slow clap !!!
Quote from: Tophe on April 08, 2014, 10:55:06 PM
Better illustrated seems [url]http://www.histaviation.com/Messerschmitt__Bf_162.html[/url] ([url]http://www.histaviation.com/Messerschmitt__Bf_162.html[/url])

That's where the printout came from that you see draped over the box that I'm using as a guide. This is going to be a quick job and definitely a whatif so I'll sacrifice accuracy for expediant fun.
:D
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 09, 2014, 08:18:08 PM: Tonight's Messerschmitzal musings..

(https://scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10155695_10203502102895464_7931283283885917145_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10247430_10203502107295574_961789253933497095_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10177470_10203502110935665_4728155819037919652_n.jpg)
See those wingtips ? Leftovers from that Zwillling Bf109 I made a couple of months ago.
(https://scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10170812_10203502111975691_6907115170445813080_n.jpg)

Tired now, headcold responding well to medication ( Paracetamol, Codeine & MEK)... now time for my dose of Chivas Regal..

ni night
:icon_sleep:
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 10, 2014, 02:06:27 AM: Quote from: uncle les on April 09, 2014, 08:18:08 PM
( Paracetamol, Codeine & MEK)... now time for my dose of Chivas Regal..

Ah…the combination for some inspired modelling. ;)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 10, 2014, 02:13:59 AM: BTW, we did actually have a thread on the Bf162 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=1320.msg16763#msg16763) - your creation will make a very useful level of support for it.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 10, 2014, 04:56:22 AM: Wow that's some incredible PSR and vacforming!

You have absolutely mad skills, Uncle Les!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 10, 2014, 09:58:46 PM: Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 10, 2014, 02:13:59 AM
BTW, we did actually have a thread on the Bf162 ([url]http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=1320.msg16763#msg16763[/url]) - your creation will make a very useful level of support for it.
Hey yeah ! Neato. Now I see what one looks like in 1940ish guise thanks to sequoiaranger. ( got sidetracked then going through his excellent prewar concepts)
I gotta admit I started out thinking early or pre-war Luftwaffe, now I'm thinking Bulgarian... or Hungarian.. and if I can find some suitable floats... naww... stay on target stay on target
(https://scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10171683_10203508429013613_8760475993528375674_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-a-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10006582_10203508432853709_8226257058927841951_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10153895_10203508436893810_9083367713425171485_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10171210_10203508439453874_2215725634488680253_n.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Dr. YoKai on April 11, 2014, 09:43:02 AM: Coming along nicely!
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Buzzbomb on April 11, 2014, 11:11:25 AM: Quote from: Brian da Basher on April 10, 2014, 04:56:22 AM
You have absolutely mad skills, Uncle Les!

Err.... In Les's case you could actually shorten that to just Mad :D

As usual Les.. great work
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 11, 2014, 08:34:13 PM: Yes .. thanks for that Brian :icon_punal:

I've decided to speed it up and not bother shortening the oleos
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/1902799_10203514984377493_5849826357644439089_n.jpg)

and now it's off to the paint shop
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1.0-9/10150602_10203514987697576_4646132172414586194_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 11, 2014, 09:52:10 PM: I'm really impressed with your work on the nose and those masks!

This is gonna be a real beauty!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Silver Fox on April 12, 2014, 06:46:03 AM: Zerstorer Pathfinder!

Would make a great piece for a Luft '46 entry. Have it lead the 110's on their strikes against the Allies.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Buzzbomb on April 12, 2014, 06:43:52 PM: Les, knowing your superb skills and speed. This may even be ready for Wings and Tracks tomorrow :)) :))
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 12, 2014, 08:33:58 PM: Quote from: buzzbomb on April 12, 2014, 06:43:52 PM
This may even be ready for Wings and Tracks tomorrow :)) :))

could be... could be..
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10169464_10203521685825025_3266518960464206280_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 12, 2014, 08:44:23 PM: Briefly - how we got to where we're at:
lotsa masking
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1517389_10203521713985729_5997608303015366429_n.jpg)

lotsa paint
(https://scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/10155010_10203521735786274_1395862982534196938_n.jpg)

lotsa peeling
(https://scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/l/t1.0-9/10157260_10203521721065906_2587442540414747240_n.jpg)

lotsa fun.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Tophe on April 12, 2014, 10:40:14 PM: Wow! :)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 13, 2014, 03:49:00 AM: Quote from: Silver Fox on April 12, 2014, 06:46:03 AM
Zerstorer Pathfinder!

Would make a great piece for a Luft '46 entry. Have it lead the 110's on their strikes against the Allies.

Would probably be a bit dated for 1946…would sit well for 1940 though or for Schnellbomber attacks on the UK from 1941 - 44 or simply just in North Africa/USSR.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 13, 2014, 03:49:59 AM: Superb choice of scheme/markings! :)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 13, 2014, 08:03:39 PM: Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 13, 2014, 03:49:59 AM
Superb choice of scheme/markings! :)
ta.

Here'tis tonight after returning home from today's fun at the IPMS Wings & Tracks, I'll call it done and dusted.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10156077_10203528158546839_1772604606961891475_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10246310_10203528158426836_8322084400257734339_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 13, 2014, 11:17:22 PM: I think that's one of the best examples of splinter camo I've seen yet!

You've built an absolute show-stopper, Uncle Les!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Dr. YoKai on April 14, 2014, 02:50:52 AM: That came out just about perfect!
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Tophe on April 14, 2014, 07:35:49 AM: Yes, great result! :-*
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Volkodav on April 14, 2014, 08:59:37 AM: I dribble incoherently at such talent.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Buzzbomb on April 14, 2014, 09:20:12 AM: Gorgeous..
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: finsrin on April 14, 2014, 12:13:17 PM: Certainly is "sumthin". Turns me same color as green part of camo.
Subject + detail + build = fine OOB looking result :)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: CSMO on April 14, 2014, 09:06:54 PM: I am gob-stopped. Willy's gotta be slapping his head saying, "Why didn't I think of that? I bow at the feet of a Master Whiffer Builder. Adios, Larry. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: taiidantomcat on April 15, 2014, 12:20:54 AM: :-*

Just fell out of my chair! No worries, my jaw was already down on the ground.
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: FAAMAN on April 15, 2014, 01:12:46 PM: Amazing work :) , you really are very skilled, a pleasure to watch your projects go from an idea and grow into a finished masterpiece!! 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Tophe on April 17, 2014, 01:40:37 AM: Quote from: Silver Fox on April 12, 2014, 06:46:03 AM
Would make a great piece for a Luft '46 entry.
Maybe the Bf-162 is not apropriate for Luft46, but the Bf-262 (less famous than the Me-262) aka Bf-162Z is a good candidate:
(http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/R_Bf262.JPG)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: uncle les on April 17, 2014, 12:06:01 PM: :o
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: FAAMAN on April 17, 2014, 12:39:43 PM: :o Whoa!!! ;)
Title: Re: Bf161.or 2 .. or sumthin
Post by: Old Wombat on April 17, 2014, 10:49:08 PM: I'm in awe of your speed & quality, Les. There are no words to describe the combination of the both striking at once, however. :icon_surprised:

Nice one! :)

(... & Tophe, the Asymmetric Kid, strikes again! ;D )