[complete] Fly model N52 Me-410 1:33

marmot · Mar 8th 2010

This is old Fly model kit with average print quality. It got some "face lifting" in photoshop and re-printed on 210 g/m2 paper.

Gummikuh · Mar 8th 2010

Dear Marmot,

go ahead...looks great so far. The spotty camouflage ist your work?
(Sorry, I have seen only the SuperModel-Messerschmitt and this was really scrap from my point of view.

Regards

Till

marmot · Mar 8th 2010

Original is spotted too but not diffused:

Gummikuh · Mar 8th 2010

Hewy, Marmot,

looks damned better. Great job.
(But don´t forget to colour the edges....)
Anyway, I´ll follow this report here constantly

Cheers

Till

marmot · Mar 11th 2010

Because of complex curves of canopy I can't form it as one peace. I've divide it on two parts, vacuform them separately and then assemble together.

Zaphod · Mar 11th 2010

Hello Marmot,

the canopy is a masterpiece !

Zaphod

milenio3 · Mar 11th 2010

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Originally posted by Gummikuh
Dear Marmot,

go ahead...looks great so far. The spotty camouflage ist your work?
(Sorry, I have seen only the SuperModel-Messerschmitt and this was really scrap from my point of view.

Regards

Till

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I second that too, Till. I had to give the SuperModel kit to my kid to play with it (although he didn't destroyed it, rather "fixed" it for his plays). The whole model is a mess.

Marmot, this one looks really good. The canopy is superb! So if you are not using te original paper from the kit... what is the kind of paper and printer you are using?

Maxe · Mar 11th 2010

Hello marmot,
great, great, great!!!!
best regards
Maxe, Fly-Fan

marmot · Mar 12th 2010

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Originally posted by milenio3
what is the kind of paper and printer you are using?

Kit printed on plain paper (drawing paper) 210 g/m2 thickness.
Printer is old HP inkjet

kds · Mar 12th 2010

Hallo marmot, the canopy-work is a great one! Could you explain the work step by step, please. This part of modelling is one of my most critical.

marmot · Mar 14th 2010

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Originally posted by kds
Could you explain the work step by step, please. This part of modelling is one of my most critical.

You can find excellent tutorial on Papermodelers forum in the Mitchell thread. I'm make canopies in similar way.

1. Make paper form, fill it with putty/plaster/filler - any stuff that can be hard enough when hardened

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2. When it's hardened, remove paper form and sand it to smooth surface and right profile.

3. Clear plastic should be warmed to soft condition and vacuformed on canopy mold. I'm use simple DIY device and vacuum cleaner:

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marmot · Mar 14th 2010

Just one question: should I remove swastikas from my photos or this is not strong rule?

**René Pinos** · Mar 14th 2010

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Original von marmot
Just one question: should I remove swastikas from my photos or this is not strong rule?

Hi Marmot,

This is a very good idea to erase those bad signs. (they are forbidden according German law)

But your work is of its finest and showing your methode of vacuum forming the canopy is great.

Looking forward for the further progress.

René

marmot · Apr 4th 2010

Last few process shots

marmot · Apr 4th 2010

And completed Hornisse

marmot · Apr 4th 2010

Front, side, behind e.t.c

marmot · Apr 4th 2010

And final part

rutzes · Apr 4th 2010

well done - great and clean work!

I especially like the "face lift", the resulting model is very persuasive. Although it is a rather basic model (basic with regard to the rather small number of parts and clear lines) the result is very attractive.

Old Rutz

**Helmut B.** · Apr 4th 2010

GREAT !

Royaloakmin · Apr 5th 2010

Very nice work!

Zaphod · Apr 5th 2010

Hello Marmot,

very fine work indeed !

I especially love the "spinners" (covers of propeller blades) with the red-and-white-pattern painted on.

What will you be doing next?

Zaphod

marmot · Apr 5th 2010

Thank's to all!

Next project probably will be Maly modelarzh Su-22 M4 repainted to Su-17 M4 (the same plane actually) in Soviet camo.

**Wolfgang Pesek** · Apr 5th 2010

A soviet Su-17 would be very welcome ! I´am lookin forward to see this become reality !

b.t.w. nice 410 ! :]

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