Double Dakota

[Mini Me]

Just caught up to this Mick......I have a double interest in this build as I have a pair of 1-87 scale Dakotas in the stash. Both are different manufacture and it will be fun to see which one builds up the best. Yours on the other hand, appear to be giving you double trouble! I have every confidence that your efforts will pay off in the long run. :thumb2: :thumb2: Seated on the back row.

[Jim R]

Two nice models in the end - well done.

[Mickc1440]

Well Mick,
Despite all of the woes, you've got them to this stage,and they're looking good to me. :smiling3:
Carry on mate, they'll look pretty good in the end I reckon!

Cheers Andy, both will now cross the finishing line but especially my mates model. He told me earlier that the BBMF one is going into Far East colours after its current maintenance.

Cant comment on their newer stuff Ive only done a couple of old airfix kits and the lifeboat im on at the the moment has reminded me why i dont generally consider airfix when buying kits.

I've built a newer one the same as Andy and the defiant was a lovely build.

I'm sorry Mick as I thought I had posted a comment (insult) on these before. I do have to admit that taking a huge step down in scale has not affected your modeling skills at all Sir. I would imagine staring and working with such tiny parts for so long, would induce more naps at the bench though. It appears you have whipped these into pretty good shape and the end is in sight. Drive on my friend!!!...

Prost
Allen

Nice to have you visiting Allen. I must admit this scale is very taxing and frequent naps have been taken. Upwards and onwards avoiding the bin

[Mickc1440]

Just caught up to this Mick......I have a double interest in this build as I have a pair of 1-87 scale Dakotas in the stash. Both are different manufacture and it will be fun to see which one builds up the best. Yours on the other hand, appear to be giving you double trouble! I have every confidence that your efforts will pay off in the long run. :thumb2: :thumb2: Seated on the back row.

Thank you Rick, they always say paint hides a multitude of sins, throw in a load of filler too

Two nice models in the end - well done.

Cheers Jim, tunnel light back on

[Mickc1440]

To you guys who regularly build in braille scale I have to take my hat off to you, and my scarf and gloves. While I wait for paint to harden off now I started on the additional bits in my mates box, namely the jeep, trailer and gun. Removing parts from the sprue I daren't breath. I've got this far with the little fella

[Mini Me]

Why Mick, that thing is huge........I wouldn't need me extra eyeballs to work on one that LARGE! :nerd: I do understand though if you aren't used to working on something that small.......bit of a shock I would imagine.

[Mickc1440]

Why Mick, that thing is huge........I wouldn't need me extra eyeballs to work on one that LARGE! :nerd: I do understand though if you aren't used to working on something that small.......bit of a shock I would imagine.

Seriously Rick you have definitely inhaled way too much glue :hungry: :smiling:

[The Smythe Meister]

Seriously Rick you have definitely inhaled way too much glue :hungry: :smiling:

..... Glue and home made Hob nobs..
... a lethal combination Mick!!

[Mini Me]

Wait a Minute!! .....It's only lethal if you try to inhale the Hobnobs!! :tongue-out2:

[Mickc1440]

..... Glue and home made Hob nobs..
... a lethal combination Mick!!

Wait a Minute!! .....It's only lethal if you try to inhale the Hobnobs!! :tongue-out2:

It never ceases to amaze me how we still manage to get new members on here :smiling: :hungry:

[JR]

Morning Mick, now thinking how I can use that cutter for "other uses "
I admire any one building at this scale, getting the parts off the sprue with out breaking it's self is an achievement. That jeep !!!! . At least the planes are actually together , well done for persevering.

[colin m]

I really think it’s time these old soldiers were retired.

These are new tool from 2014. Hence my confusion. I built one and it was quite a nice build. But that's not Mick's experience.

[Mickc1440]

Morning Mick, now thinking how I can use that cutter for "other uses "
I admire any one building at this scale, getting the parts off the sprue with out breaking it's self is an achievement. That jeep !!!! . At least the planes are actually together , well done for persevering.

Oh dear you're going to get creative :smiling: Thanks JR

These are new tool from 2014. Hence my confusion. I built one and it was quite a nice build. But that's not Mick's experience.

I didn't realise they were that new Colin, I had problems with the two fuselage halves not matching, I had to take plastic off the wing spars to close the wings up and none of the engine housings fit correctly. One thing I did notice was the lack of positive mounting parts for some bits, for example the parts on top of the engine cowlings, there was an indent where the first part went but it wasn't for locating it. All that aside it does look like a Dakota my pal is just happy its getting built :smiling:

[colin m]

I built this version without any problems, but it's the same mold. You have got recessed panel lines haven't you ? Its not an old kit in a new box ?? I think I'm clutching at straws here. Maybe the mold operator was having a seriously bad day.

[Mickc1440]

I built this version without any problems, but it's the same mold. You have got recessed panel lines haven't you ? Its not an old kit in a new box ?? I think I'm clutching at straws here. Maybe the mold operator was having a seriously bad day.
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That's different to both boxes I'm building from and yes they both have the recessed panel lines. Just unlucky I guess :hungry: but final stages now