Eduard 1/48 Bf 110E

[Tim Marlow]

That looks excellent. Much better than the plastic parts.

[Andy T]

Thanks chaps. Progress has slowed a bit but I'm really happy with the look of it so far.

I think you need a heater in your shed Andy...
Pete

I have a couple in there but I can't justify heating it 24/7.

I'm more worried about my paints. Most are stored in insulated drawers but that will only help so much.

It might be the time to bring my water based ones into the house and just take them out as needed. A pain in the rear but could save a good few bob in the long run.

[Guest]

That’s what I’d do: take everything that may not stand the cold into the house, or at least some other room where it certainly won’t freeze. Paint isn’t going to freeze as soon as the temperature drops below zero, but it still will at some lower temperature, so to be safe it’s best to keep them somewhere above freezing.

[yak face]

Beautiful work andy , its looking superb now . I know what you mean about the cold shed, my water froze too , but then I had bigger problems to sort ( see coming thread) cheers tony

[Waspie]

That’s what I’d do: take everything that may not stand the cold into the house, or at least some other room where it certainly won’t freeze. Paint isn’t going to freeze as soon as the temperature drops below zero, but it still will at some lower temperature, so to be safe it’s best to keep them somewhere above freezing.

Glad I read this. Just brought my paint indoors.
It is something that had never crossed my mind.
Glad the subject came up.
Cheers guys. :thumb2:

[stillp]

As well as bringing your paints indoors Andy, what about adhesives? PVA will separate if it gets too cold.
Pete

[Andy T]

Thanks Pete but I have that covered. My big tub of PVA lives in the house so the little bits I keep in the shed are expendable if the worst happens.

I will have a good sweep round though as I'm sure there'll be things I haven't thought of.

[Andy T]

I managed to get the resin & etch MG together.

I've put this picture up as proof since it doesn't look that way now! It survived primer and a coat of Mr Color iron, but after leaving it to dry I must have looked at it funny as the sights have disappeared :rolling:



Never mind, onwards and upwards :smiling3:

[JR]

Not stuck to your clothing is it Andy ?
I've found many pieces of "missing " pe stuck to mine .
Looking very good build .

[Andy T]

I've found a few pieces in my Crocs recently John. :smiling5:

It's only a few mm in diameter so I don't hold out much hope but will have another look today.

[yak face]

Ouch , thats so annoying andy . I did the same thing with the scratched throttle lever on the yak 3 , made it, fitted it , painted it , then the next time I looked it had vanished . Did it all again and it vanished again . Third time I managed to keep it without knocking it off !

[adt70hk]

I feel your pain Andy..... That small PE is a real challenge sometimes given how fine the attachment point is...... But don't give up. You're nearly there!

[Andy T]

Thanks guys. I gave the carpet monster an offering in the form of unused parts and the gun sight appeared!

I've gone as far as I'm going to with this now so here's a few pics in case I do my usual and forget to do a completed post!











Thanks for putting up with my whining and moaning. The kit produces quite a nice aircraft in the end, it just took more work to get there than I was expecting given Eduards reputation.

I've also got this in 1/72 which will hopefully give me an easier ride, but something else will come first.

[Tim Marlow]

That really does show where effort and application can take you. She looks excellent Andy, every inch the thoroughbred.

[Mickc1440]

She's a real beauty, lovely work Andy