Will post pics when some progress has been made.
Cheers
Gordon
Where the "Spatz" is currently at.
Cheers
Gordon
Looks great so far. I look forward to this one.
Lou
Just looking for a colour scheme and decals.
Cheers
Gordon
My favorite source for schemes is Wings Palette. You have to hunt around sometimes. Here is the link for the He 162 http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/454/2/0
Lou
Looks very sleek. What woods are you using?
Fraser
Fraser,
Tail is Basswood . Rest is Balsa
Gordon
Looking good Gordon, we don't seem to get much of a supply of Basswood here in the UK, you can buy packs of smaller pieces on Amazon but nothing substantial. Regards Paul J.
Paul,
When I was in Sydney there was a Hobby shop that stocked the sheets. Mainly the Architectural students would come in and snaffle it.
Used to get what I could when I could.
Found some bulk sheets on ebay years ago so got some. With the stash of balsa it should keep me going for a while.
Cheers
Gordon
Where the "Spatz" is at.
Wing attached . Fins glued. Tail group is not attached at this stage. Started to put some paint on. The brown is not quite right but its what I've got.
The local hobby shop over here is pretty much denuded of paints.
On the left is the the jet eflux made from a bamboo chop stick , hollowed and turned on a drill. the fins are from black takeaway coffee lid. On the right is the dome that goes inside the inlet.
made from scrap balsa.
Black decals have been printed.
Shouldn't be too long.
Cheers
Gordon
Nicely done.
Lou
Looking good Gordon, regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul.
It failed the accidental drop test . Had to make a new wing tip. A search was made for the original. No doubt it will turn up when I have finished the model.
Had do redo the decals for the numeral 4 ,red arrow and squadron emblem. I sealed the original but it went crinkle finish.
We had a change come through . Went from high 30's to high teens with rain. Will wait till the sun comes out.
Cheers
Gordon
At least wood damage is easily fixed. Hope to see more progress shots soon.
Lou
After repairing the same wingtip from yet another drop test the aerial, guns and the last decal was added.
A coat of satin and I will call it finished.
The cockpit is done with silver and then a very light wash of pale green.
Now that I've finished this one I can cut out another one.
Cheers
Gordon
And a couple more
Looks great Gordon, well done, unusual paint scheme. Regards Paul J.
Outstanding Gordon. An excellent addition to your collection.
Lou
Thank You Lou and Paul.
Scheme was from wings palette . The colours are supposed to be RLM 81/82 . The Green is from Vallejo and is right. The brown was the nearest ? I had .
There is a lot of forum talk about 120076 as to correct colours . One guy did what I did and made it 81/82 with no splinter camo.
Enjoyed it
Cheers
Gordon
Almost every project has a trip to Wings Palette. Love the site.
Lou
Looking at the site for a Mig -15
Gordon