mmD's Me262 Sturmv.. just kidding. It's **DONE**

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » January 6th, 2013, 1:27 pm

Ian wrote:OCD!

Open Cowling Detailing...

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » January 6th, 2013, 10:09 pm

AndrewR wrote:
Ian wrote:OCD!
Open Cowling Detailing...

Arf!

Progress thus far.. wings and tailplanes on.. great fit, but very tight. Tiny bit of filler on the fuselage seam. Also visible: canopy pieces wrapped in Tamiya tape ahead of me changing the blade on me knife (right, Bruce

) and attempting my Second-least-Favourite modelling chore (painting wheels is undisputed #1)

Tonight I am mostly listening to Belle & Sebastian and rejoicing that it looks like we're going to have Hockey after all this year!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » January 7th, 2013, 8:40 am

Mmmm. Masking!

Dirkpitt289 · Post by **Dirkpitt289** » January 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm

Those rear control surfaces were a bear to install but only because they were so tight. It could have been worse though they could have been loose and not hold their position.

ShaunW · Post by **ShaunW** » January 7th, 2013, 7:32 pm

I can't begin to tell you how much I hate masking generally but masking cockpit canopies in particular Mike. For me it's definitely the worst aspect of painting. I'm taking a chance on the cockpit glazing fitting well and have left it off until after the main painting is complete and given the small size of the glass and decent frame definition, I'll probably elect to freehand paint the frames.

Your Emil is shaping up well, best of luck with the canopy masking!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » January 7th, 2013, 8:35 pm

Shaun - the glazing does fit well. I just needed a couple of spots of PVA. I'll be posting pics (sooner or later).

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » January 7th, 2013, 9:57 pm

Canopy (mostly) masked.. a couple of wee bits to tidy up but I can't face it till I've had a cuppa..

Then more masking as we prepare to apply the splinter camo. I can see the home straight approaching.. definitely past due for an AAAAAARGH

Ian · Post by **Ian** » January 7th, 2013, 10:46 pm

No need for an AAAAAARGH with this kit, Mike. You're going great guns. Keep it up!

ShaunW · Post by **ShaunW** » January 7th, 2013, 11:28 pm

You're just about finished Mike, what can possibly go wrong?

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » January 8th, 2013, 12:01 am

ShaunW wrote:You're just about finished Mike, what can possibly go wrong?

I've just scratchbuilt a Grand Piano to drop on the kit..

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » January 9th, 2013, 1:25 am

mightymikeD wrote:
ShaunW wrote:You're just about finished Mike, what can possibly go wrong?
I've just scratchbuilt a Grand Piano to drop on the kit..

Play it again, Sam...

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » January 11th, 2013, 9:04 pm

Approaching the end.... here's Werner's kite as we stand..

UC on (just ver wheels to be added) and then all the little fiddly bits, paint touch-ups and decals..

Ian · Post by **Ian** » January 11th, 2013, 9:13 pm

The end certainly is in sight, Mike.
Don't forget the prop!

mightymikeD · Post by **mightymikeD** » January 11th, 2013, 9:44 pm

UC on (just ver wheels to be added) and then all the little fiddly bits, paint touch-ups and decals..

oh, and the prop!

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