Airfix 1/72 Ju 88

[stona]

It's not a great fitting kit. However, it can be persuaded, the biggest problem is the clear parts. Anyways, I've got the thing together and have got the underside RLM 65 on.


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That's probably it for now as we have all sorts of relatives descending on us this weekend.


Cheers


Steve

[flyjoe180]

Doing a good job Steve. I have an original 1960s Airfix Do217, it too has no canopy framing so it must have been the trend. Decal strips might just be the order of the day.

[stona]

Removed the masking of the 'splinter' camouflage today. Not too bad, just a couple of tiny touch ups required.


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Joe, I'm thinking painted tape or decal for the framing too. Nothing too elaborate, but something that gives a realistic impression of the framing. I'm running out of time! I'm away fro six weeks starting next week


Cheers


Steve

[stona]

Decals are on.


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May get a chance to do some more before the weekend. If not it'll be a while !


Cheers


Steve

[tr1ckey66]

Finish is great Steve it'll be interesting to see what result you get with the canopy.


Paul

[stona]

Well Paul, interesting is one way of putting it


Cheers


Steve

[flyjoe180]

Hard to believe that is the same kit Steve, very nice and clean work as usual from you. Look forward to seeing the framing. When I did the Revell Hurricanes I used painted decal strips. Not seen tape used, but it might be easier to apply than the decal strips.

[stona]

I've made a start with painted tape and it looks like it'll be a goer.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

I've made a start with painted tape and it looks like it'll be a goer.
Cheers


Steve

Interesting you ended up there Steve. That is exactly how I used to do canopies as a youngster, with probably the same kind of standard of plastic you are dealing with now.

[papa 695]

Looking like a Tamiya kit Steve great work so far

[stona]

Interesting you ended up there Steve. That is exactly how I used to do canopies as a youngster, with probably the same kind of standard of plastic you are dealing with now.

It looks okay Richard. At this scale it might be a little over scale as there's a limit to how thin I can cut it and still have it stick to the canopy (I've been experimenting!). I've made an intentional decision, having looked at drawings of the original framing, to do an impression of the framing which should look okay rather than literally replicating every element. On the grounds that the little bit I did worked I've got more painted tape drying for tomorrow. Last chance to finish this tomorrow as I fly to Vancouver on Monday and won't be home until November!


Cheers


Steve

[stona]

I'm calling this done as I've run out of time anyway!


I've not done a proper photo job, just selected a few snapshots that aren't to blurred with a suitably Norwegian looking background


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It's a horrible old kit but quite fun to knock into shape. If I was trying to make a serious 1/72 scale model of a Ju 88 this would not be the starting point I'd choose!


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

You've certainly beat the old bear into shape steve, nice work and it looks great.


scott

[Guest]

Lovely job.


Would really like to hear a bit more about the canopy framing you did, have a similar beastie in the queue and was thinking I might try the same thing.

[tr1ckey66]

Looks a really neat job Steve from very humble plastic. Might be worth giving a little 'how to...' on the canopy framing. I know that 1/72 really isn't your scale but I think it would be of interest to the 'Braille scale' modellers and I'm sure they'd appreciate having another technique in the locker.


I love the backgrounds too. Do you print these off on your own printer?


One last thing, what's up next? Back to 1/32?


Again, great job


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