Phils next model - you decide

[PhilJ]

Remember the paintwork scheme as well... :P

In what way?

Revell kits are generally pretty simple to put together, but the Eduard 190s are famed for their ill fitting parts if you make mistakes early on. However, personally, I would go for the dragon/cyber hobby 262. It fits together great, except for the engine nacelle's. You will need filler and dry fitting there
John

I take it you've done the 262 then John might have to pick your brains on that then

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I went for the 262, you don't see enough of them built I loved the one I built, just don't do like I did and forget the nose weight


Adrian

[PhilJ]

I went for the 262, you don't see enough of them built I loved the one I built, just don't do like I did and forget the nose weight
Adrian

I heard they're a bit tail heavy, what's the best way to apply the weight Adrian?

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I heard they're a bit tail heavy, what's the best way to apply the weight Adrian?

Any builds that I now do that require weight I add small fishing weights and PVA glue, there inexpensive and you can get them in sizes and weights to suit your needs. I'm sure other members will have ways they do theirs, its a case of using what works for you.


Adrian

[Alan 45]

I heard they're a bit tail heavy, what's the best way to apply the weight Adrian?

Is the 262 the hobby boss kit ?


If so it comes with a weight, the front wheel well is made of mettle

[PhilJ]

Is the 262 the hobby boss kit ?
If so it comes with a weight, the front wheel well is made of mettle

Any builds that I now do that require weight I add small fishing weights and PVA glue, there inexpensive and you can get them in sizes and weights to suit your needs. I'm sure other members will have ways they do theirs, its a case of using what works for you.
Adrian

It's the dragon kit Alan, haven't heard that it's the same as the hobbyboss hasn't got weights so doubt it.


I was thinking of using some kind of builders adhesive like gripfill for weight

[Alan 45]

It's the dragon kit Alan, haven't heard that it's the same as the hobbyboss hasn't got weights so doubt it.
I was thinking of using some kind of builders adhesive like gripfill for weight

Oh right , yeah you'll have to use some other weight or glue it to a display board

[Guest]

In what way?

The paintwork on the German planes is more difficult! Almost is my opinion :P

[PhilJ]

The paintwork on the German planes is more difficult! Almost is my opinion :P

Sorry, yeah I realise that, I thought you meant get people to vote on a scheme!


I am already thinking of ways to tackle that and quite relishing the challenge... I'll probably get caught out mind

[takeslousyphotos]

I use little bits of "Uranium 235" it's very dense, heavier than lead and it has the added advantage of having the nose of the plane glowing in the dark

[Guest]

I heard they're a bit tail heavy, what's the best way to apply the weight Adrian?

There is a very snug place to put them. For the dragon cyberhobby kits, you can pack the forward section in front of the cockpit full of lead. That will do the trick


john

[Guest]

I use little bits of "Uranium 235" it's very dense, heavier than lead and it has the added advantage of having the nose of the plane glowing in the dark

Erm last time I did that I went to hospital

[Guest]

Sorry, yeah I realise that, I thought you meant get people to vote on a scheme!
I am already thinking of ways to tackle that and quite relishing the challenge... I'll probably get caught out mind

I am buying an Iwata HP-CH hi line airbrush to do those extremely tricky schemes from 1945 of the special units. Seems to be good quality and an excellent airbrush apart from the expensive price. However, it is completely worth it.


John

[takeslousyphotos]

Erm last time I did that I went to hospital

You obviously didn't have the Tamiya "Anti Uranium 235" suit then..........


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[PhilJ]

I am buying an Iwata HP-CH hi line airbrush to do those extremely tricky schemes from 1945 of the special units. Seems to be good quality and an excellent airbrush apart from the expensive price. However, it is completely worth it.
John

I have only just purchased my h&s evo silverline and it performs well, I certainly won't be buying another one (especially if the missus has anything to do with it) and to be honest I reckon if you get the thinning right and the pressure with any decent airbrush you can do it. It's got to be practice and skill aswell hasn't it?


You know what they say a bad tradesman always blames his tools! So feel free to raise that back up when I muck up on my next RLM camo work