Thanks guys for your continued support, I do hope you like the finished pics which will be uploaded shortly.
In the meantime I want to tie up a few loose ends...
Finishing Touches
In my previous 109 build I was asked how I make the aerial tensioning spring and the cones for the insulators. The technique I use is not that difficult to master, if you're patient, and i think adds quite a bit of value in terms of extra detail.
First up - making the cone
You need to prepare yourself with all the tools necessary to start with. This includes a fine drill bit, a lighter or candle flame and some thin plastic card. Gently soften the plastic card by melting it over the flame (try not to burn it).
Then push the drill bit into the softened plastic creating the cone. Be quick when doing this
You'll probably need to have a few goes at this but this isn't difficult.
Choose the best 'Cone' and trim it using a scalpel
Shape it and sand it to the correct size (about 2-3mm). Then drill through it with the fine drill bit.
Now the tension spring
Coil some 5 amp fuse wire round the fine drill bit.
Push it tight together whilst still on the drill bit.
And there you have it your cone and tension spring ready to add to you model.
Other details...
Did you use a resin replacement for the machine gun (MG 15) Paul?
John - the rear MG on my Stuka has had the barrel replaced with a brass upgrade from Master Models.
The finished model...
Pics of the finished model can be found here.
http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/battle-of-britain-1-32-ju87-b-2-build-trumpeter-complete.27098/
Hope you enjoy the finished pics of this BoB Stuka and I hope the build was of interest.
Thanks everyone
Paul
PS. Reviews will follow soon