1/48 Dornier Do17Z-2 ICM

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
Having pain in your back is debilitating and very frustrating. Hope it improves soon and you have a good break at Easter.
Jim

[JMARC]

LLLLLLLLLLLooking pretty good so far !...Keep it up !

[adt70hk]

Barry

Just had a catch-up; it's coming on very nicely. Sorry about the back, hope it's getting better.

It was interesting to read the discussion you and Dave had about the ICM dates and their improvement, as I've just acquired a one of their 1/72 Dornier Do 215B-5. It is an update of a 2017 215B-4 new tooling. It's got very good reviews and so it's good to hear it's after 2015 - not that that is a guarantee as you say.

All the best.

Andrew

[BarryW]

I have fitted the wing but there is a lot of filler and sanding needed. It is mostly done but it need a little more treatment on the upper forward join. I applied some Mr Dissolved Putty in a few spots and it now needs a few hours to cure properly.



I have also been working on a number of sub assemblies. No real issues with any of them.



Once this wing join is sorted and rescribed progress should pick up a bit of speed.

[JMARC]

NNNNNNNNNNNNeat !

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely Barry.

ATB.

Andrew

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
Back at the bench so hopefully your back is better. Filling wing roots is always a pain. It's not just getting a nice finish but rescribing lost detail.
Jim

[BarryW]

The airframe has progressed and the stabs are now fitted.


I have painted and weathered the components for the wheel wells.

And made a start on the props


The engines sprayed and dry brushed

[Mickc1440]

Just caught up with this build Barry and you're making a great job of it.

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely Barry.

Well done.

Andrew

[Tim Marlow]

Looking very tidy Barry. Nice to see a Blitzkrieg era flying pencil on the go.

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
Coming on a treat. Up to your usual high standards.
Jim

[JMARC]

NNNNNNNNNeat

[BarryW]

I have been working on the engine nacelles.

The engineering is a bit over complicated, needlessly so. First you build a ‘box’ to form the wheel well which incorporates cross struts. Below shows three sides installed with one to go. The fit is fine if tight.


Then you cement the nacelles around the box


Again the fit is Ok, if tight.

I cemented the front first and, when dry, will bring the rear in together to cement.

A fair bit of filling and sanding is going to be needed on the joins.

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely Barry...but over complicated as for say.