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I couldn't resist dry fitting the bits together
This will be my next project.
I couldn't resist dry fitting the bits together
This will be my next project.
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He 162 Salamander 1/32
Wayne- Gold
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Lovely bird Wayne 
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agree with Ray...lovely bird so long as you don't attach the wings backside first 
....that's what I did...a real boob classic in my long modelling life
In nannu
....that's what I did...a real boob classic in my long modelling life In nannu
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in nannu pec wrote:agree with Ray...lovely bird so long as you don't attach the wings backside first
In nannu
Yes wayne that was a real laugh we had ... when me and Aldo first saw this He from louis build, we looked at each other and sad should we told him or not ,, but you'r getting yo now us by now ...we told him infront of everybody and we laughed so much ...those were the days louis ....
Ironically the luftwaffe had one simillar...
You see wayne at that time Louis was exp, modeling,like Robert is doing at the moment, enjoying modeling in every sector , and of course for me he succed it , look at him now a days ... God bless him and I wish him a lot of modeling years....
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Wayne Just to giveyou some boost...
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skyhigh wrote:in nannu pec wrote:agree with Ray...lovely bird so long as you don't attach the wings backside first
In nannu
Yes wayne that was a real laugh we had ... when me and Aldo first saw this He from louis build, we looked at each other and sad should we told him or not ,, but you'r getting yo now us by now ...we told him infront of everybody and we laughed so much ...those were the days louis ....
Ironically the luftwaffe had one simillar...
You see wayne at that time Louis was exp, modeling,like Robert is doing at the moment, enjoying modeling in every sector , and of course for me he succed it , look at him now a days ... God bless him and I wish him a lot of modeling years....
AJMA KEMM INHOBBOK, MUTLEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in nannu...
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As most of you know, I've chosen this bird for my work subject during the Scale Modelling Weekend we just had.
I have started by drilling out the relatively few rivet holes and re-scribing the panel lines. Inspired by my fellow wing nuts I then started to add some scratch-detail to the cockpit, gun port and wheel wells (pics to follow soon).
I'm finding scratch building very enjoyable however I cannot ignore the fact that there are resin detail sets which would in the end look much better than what I'm doing.
My gut feeling is to continue with the scratch building. I'm not one for taking shortcuts even if the end result might not be as good looking or as accurate as a ready-made detail set. Some might not agree, but the way I see it is that in the end I'm learning as I go along. I'm also saving some money which could be spent on later projects and/or supplies. I will also be able to say "Hey... I made that!"
So that's my philosophy on this project. I am also setting a deadline of 90 days, roughly the time it took Heinkel to take their design to production.
I have started by drilling out the relatively few rivet holes and re-scribing the panel lines. Inspired by my fellow wing nuts I then started to add some scratch-detail to the cockpit, gun port and wheel wells (pics to follow soon).
I'm finding scratch building very enjoyable however I cannot ignore the fact that there are resin detail sets which would in the end look much better than what I'm doing.
My gut feeling is to continue with the scratch building. I'm not one for taking shortcuts even if the end result might not be as good looking or as accurate as a ready-made detail set. Some might not agree, but the way I see it is that in the end I'm learning as I go along. I'm also saving some money which could be spent on later projects and/or supplies. I will also be able to say "Hey... I made that!"
So that's my philosophy on this project. I am also setting a deadline of 90 days, roughly the time it took Heinkel to take their design to production.
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Wayne wrote:As most of you know, I've chosen this bird for my work subject during the Scale Modelling Weekend we just had.
I have started by drilling out the relatively few rivet holes and re-scribing the panel lines. Inspired by my fellow wing nuts I then started to add some scratch-detail to the cockpit, gun port and wheel wells (pics to follow soon).
I'm finding scratch building very enjoyable however I cannot ignore the fact that there are resin detail sets which would in the end look much better than what I'm doing.
My gut feeling is to continue with the scratch building. I'm not one for taking shortcuts even if the end result might not be as good looking or as accurate as a ready-made detail set. Some might not agree, but the way I see it is that in the end I'm learning as I go along. I'm also saving some money which could be spent on later projects and/or supplies. I will also be able to say "Hey... I made that!"
I concur Wayne....so much satisfaction when you create your own stuff...still with the offerings today...it facilitates modelling and save so much time...still I prefer doing my own stuff...yes and I agree when finished you'd say to yourself....ALL MY OWN WORK !!!!
in nannu
So that's my philosophy on this project. I am also setting a deadline of 90 days, roughly the time it took Heinkel to take their design to production.
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Wayne, irrelevant of any "resin replacements" you still must add WIRING so if the cockpit & wheel wells are ok to go by, its good to save money & spend it wisely when the call is "ürgent" 
so if the cockpit & wheel wells are ok to go by, its good to save money & spend it wisely when the call is "ürgent" 
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Wayne, resin stuff is not necessarily better than what you do or even the kit parts many times. Go easy on spending money on resin. first make sure you see the parts and compare them to photos and the kit parts. Many times they are inaccurate and other times only very slightly different to the kit parts, something you can do right by minimal detailing or adjustment. Many aftermarket companies just bank on the fact that people will just buy their parts because they automatically assume that they are correct and the kit is not! Not to mention the often 'flat' photoetched which in real life have a cerain thickness. I think you are reasoning correctly and just go for stuff which is either totally bad in the kit and needs replacement or something which will really make a difference like those seat belts from Radu Brinzan.
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As many already hinted Wayne do not waste time, effort and above all money on minute details that are irrevalant to the common eye and just nonsense to the Salamander export which I guess few are around ... if it has the shape and the error is minimal I leave it, there are many other things that should be accounted of, and need more time and enjoyment ... personally it is the painting, weathering and display of the model ... finally that is what counts, I have seen models out of the box, that look far better then any perfect to scale replica model done from rivet counters : )
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Here are the promised pics of the cockpit and gun-port detail I was working on during Sunday afternoon.
The cockpit pieces are very loosely positioned, just to give an idea of where they go.
Cockpit - Port
Cockpit - Starboard
Gun-Port
I'm looking for images showing the gun-port in detail. All I did so far was replace existing plastic detail with wiring, so hopefully I will be able to embellish this a bit more.
Comments welcome as usual.. no matter how brutal and thanks for having a look
The cockpit pieces are very loosely positioned, just to give an idea of where they go.
Cockpit - Port
Cockpit - Starboard
Gun-Port
I'm looking for images showing the gun-port in detail. All I did so far was replace existing plastic detail with wiring, so hopefully I will be able to embellish this a bit more.
Comments welcome as usual.. no matter how brutal
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Finally found a clear picture of the gun-port
Looks like I need to drill some more holes, but most of the detail seems to be there.
What's interesting is the way the gun-port 'door' opens. In some pictures it is shown open downwards and in others it is shown opened upwards. Hinges can clearly be seen on both sides of the hatch, but the kit is missing the lower ones.
I'm choosing to open the hatch downwards given that it will give a better view of the gun port. I just have to add the lower hinges to the model.
Looks like I need to drill some more holes, but most of the detail seems to be there.
What's interesting is the way the gun-port 'door' opens. In some pictures it is shown open downwards and in others it is shown opened upwards. Hinges can clearly be seen on both sides of the hatch, but the kit is missing the lower ones.
I'm choosing to open the hatch downwards given that it will give a better view of the gun port. I just have to add the lower hinges to the model.
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well done Wayne. As you can see from the photo you did not need any resin!! everything is quite nicely represented in this model!! keep up the good work!
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Proximo41 wrote:well done Wayne. As you can see from the photo you did not need any resin!! everything is quite nicely represented in this model!! keep up the good work!
I concur 101% Wayne
To date, no wiring has ever been replicated SO REAL in RESIN
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Ray wrote:Proximo41 wrote:well done Wayne. As you can see from the photo you did not need any resin!! everything is quite nicely represented in this model!! keep up the good work!
I concur 101% Wayne
To date, no wiring has ever been replicated SO REAL in RESIN
I admit it looks like an untidy bunch of random wiring but hopefully they will look better when fixed in position and painted
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Prosit Wayne, nice work, the only nitpicking is that the wire you chose is a bit too thick for that application. If you can, replace it with a thinner one. Well done all round.
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Added some more detail to the gun bay (left side in pic). Also added the 'lip' on the upper edge out of thick foil (thanks to Oliver for the tip!)
Here's a photo of the real thing
I've also added more detail to the cockpit... lots of holes being drilled
Next 'big' challenge is to fix the shape of the headrest because it's incorrect. No ideas of how to go about it as yet though
Here's a photo of the real thing
I've also added more detail to the cockpit... lots of holes being drilled
Next 'big' challenge is to fix the shape of the headrest because it's incorrect. No ideas of how to go about it as yet though
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Nice "Oliver's lip" Wayne
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wayne this is my 1/32md He162. for some reason this is the only photo that i can find on my hard disk.
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Proximo41 wrote:wayne this is my 1/32md He162. for some reason this is the only photo that i can find on my hard disk.
It's beautiful Chris, and we're safe scheme-wise because I wasn't going to do that one. It will prolly be White 1 from JG1:
P.S. Why is yours missing the DF loop?
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Wayne wrote:Proximo41 wrote:wayne this is my 1/32md He162. for some reason this is the only photo that i can find on my hard disk.
It's beautiful Chris, and we're safe scheme-wise because I wasn't going to do that one. It will prolly be White 1 from JG1:
P.S. Why is yours missing the DF loop?
wisq probabbli kein ghadu mhux lest
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Look at the cannon on White 1.... looks like it's been fired!
Some are suggesting that the pilot - Rudolf Schmitt - was the one that got the only unconfirmed kill (Typhoon/Tempest) in a 162 and he did it in this aircraft.
This is the reason I chose this scheme.
Some more info here
Pilots Bunker
Some are suggesting that the pilot - Rudolf Schmitt - was the one that got the only unconfirmed kill (Typhoon/Tempest) in a 162 and he did it in this aircraft.
This is the reason I chose this scheme.
Some more info here
Pilots Bunker
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looking great wayne, keep posting!