Hi John\ said:Sorry seeming a little obscure again. Here is scratchbuilding. It is basically the principle of using raw materials to make more detail via plastic, solder, lead.
Here is an example of scratchbuilding that I did. The yellow wiring and piping with all the boxes in the bay is scratchbuilt. The cowl latches are also scratchbuilt. Also, the front landing gear (which is shockingly painted ) has a hydraulic pipe. That was recreated with solder, painted to a metallic colour.
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I hope you get what I mean on the airscale dials. They produce excellent results. As for the PE, I think you know what that is all about.
Hope that helps, John
http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/
http://www.albionalloys.co.uk/
Search Jumo 004 engine or Me 262 engine. They are really cheap (quickboost). Sorry about the wrong wording\ said:Hi John,
Thanks again, after a couple of hours reading and vids it's all starting to come clear.
I was hoping to get a full pe instrument panel like the three piece ones you get with Eduard but it looks as though such a thing exists am I right?
Saying that I was impressed with air scale and will be placing a order today for dials, placards brass etc.
In regards to the quickboost engine (unless I'm being stupid) I can't see on the site an option to buy is there another site I can source from?
Scratch building definitely interests me and I did a bit on the spit come to think of it, I might not get to involved with sb on the 262 though we'll see.
Thanks again can't wait to start now
Hi john\ said:Here is the link. This is perhaps the closest fitting one for the dragon kit. While you are at it, check out the dora. A diabolical kit for the beginner, but a great one to go in the stash and build after you have racked up some experience. Please note that this kit is the exact opposite of the spit you built. However, the line is now decommissioned, and it will be extremely hard to get in a few years time. It is the ultimate in terms of Fw 190Ds, and I highly recommend this. I have 2 of these kits, both Profipack in the stash, one the late version and normal which shows my love for these. BTW, the next 5 or so builds will test you further and further as you test your skills more and more
John
https://www.bnamodelworld.com/quickboost/qb48289
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/eduard/ed-8184
oh dear. you say 3 is a lot.... Should check my stash\ said:Hi john
I looked at that 190d and it looks a beaut, I have been throwing money on this re found hobby left right and centre and already have another 3 kits after the 262 so will have to calm it a bit. Maybe a birthday present if I can still find one.
I got hold of the very same Tamiya kit engine from hannants along with some generic Eduardo Luftwaffe pre painted fighter belts, my plan is to have one covered and the resin engine on show.
I'll post a pic on a new thread of the whole kit when the bits turn up, should be ready to go later this week.
Thanks again mate your help has been invaluable as ever, I'm going to rename you the Luftwaffe kid!
Cheers mate
Phil
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