All the best my friend!
Mikael
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1:48 Eduard's SSW D.III
OEFFAG_153
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Posted: Monday, December 30, 2013 - 10:40 PM UTC
If this is you out of practice Terri... Well what can I say - a beautiful progression and outstanding detail and painting on the interior
All the best my friend!
Mikael
All the best my friend!
Mikael
RAGIII
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Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 03:44 AM UTC
Terri,
Beautiful detailing and painting! You are progressing well!!
RAGIII
Beautiful detailing and painting! You are progressing well!!
RAGIII
lcarroll
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Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 05:15 AM UTC
Terri,
Like Ben I've been "sitting in the weeds" quietly following your progress. What an excellent job and I believe it's the best I've seen you do to date, just magnificent and the detail for 1:48 Scale is a real pleasure to see. Great modelling and I look forward to seeing this one completed.
Cheers,
Lance
Like Ben I've been "sitting in the weeds" quietly following your progress. What an excellent job and I believe it's the best I've seen you do to date, just magnificent and the detail for 1:48 Scale is a real pleasure to see. Great modelling and I look forward to seeing this one completed.
Cheers,
Lance
thegirl
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Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 02:35 PM UTC
Hey Ben , don't need to say anything . Just dropping by and having peek works just fine 
What's complicated is finding time to sit in front of the bench .
Mikael , I haven't done this kinda work since I did the FE-8 a few years back . Every thing has been out of the box of late . Not a 100 % accurate but with the refs I have and info gathered over the years I'm feeling quite proud right now !
Thanks Rick If it wasn't you I don't think this project would have gotten off the ground 
Hi Lance , nothing wrong with being silent , glad that you are watching an enjoying the build I'm looking forward to this one being finished as well . Started this build 7 months ago !
Terri
What's complicated is finding time to sit in front of the bench . Mikael , I haven't done this kinda work since I did the FE-8 a few years back . Every thing has been out of the box of late . Not a 100 % accurate but with the refs I have and info gathered over the years I'm feeling quite proud right now !
Thanks Rick
If it wasn't you I don't think this project would have gotten off the ground Hi Lance , nothing wrong with being silent , glad that you are watching an enjoying the build I'm looking forward to this one being finished as well . Started this build 7 months ago !
Terri
thegirl
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 02:28 PM UTC
A bit of an up-date here on my lastest progress . Control is finished and rudder bar in place with the cockpit finally glued in place with the fire wall and cowl which didn't have a good fit to begin with and putty was applied and sanded back already . Only items left in the pit are making the compass and a few instruments here and there , ammo bins and oil/fuel tanks . Once that is all in-stalled the gun deck goes on and then the real fun begins with even more filling and sanding and re-scribe lost panel lines .
Terri
Terri
Mcleod
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 02:56 PM UTC
I do admire your craftsmanship and your patience, Terri. One future day, I might just reach that level.
Well done
Well done
thegirl
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Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 01:40 PM UTC
Cheers Mate !
Terri
Terri
thegirl
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Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2014 - 11:57 AM UTC
Cockpit is finally finished and ready to closed up . Still need to work on the gun deck . I had to a strip down the middle to widen it by 2.5mm . The fit is better then before , still a bit more trimming and sanding followed by putty ...
Jessie_C
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Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2014 - 02:14 PM UTC
This one is sitting in my stash. Every time I see you do more to yours I wonder whether I've got the skill and stamina to ever tackle mine. 
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, May 05, 2014 - 11:56 PM UTC
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This one is sitting in my stash. Every time I see you do more to yours I wonder whether I've got the skill and stamina to ever tackle mine.
Hi Jessica , You have the skills to build her . I seen the work you do on your airliners
. Even out of the box the gun deck , cowl and engine don't fit , cab struts are too short and the top wing needs to be flatten getting rid of the dihedral .Terri
JackFlash
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Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 - 12:39 AM UTC
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Quoted TextThis one is sitting in my stash. Every time I see you do more to yours I wonder whether I've got the skill and stamina to ever tackle mine.
Hi Jessica , You have the skills to build her . I seen the work you do on your airliners
Terri
Terri is correct Jessica on the assessment of your marvelous skills and the short comings of this kit. Model on!
thegirl
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 11:30 AM UTC
More progress has been made on the gun deck . With new panel lines needing too be re-scribed scrap plastic rod was use for filling , sanded followed by Squadron green . A few spots on the underside where the cowl meets the chin pan . Once this part is finished the PE parts for the fuselage will be added and again more sanding and filling ...Will also start working on the rib tapes and start getting this ready for primer and decals .
Won't be using the kit guns and will op with Tom's Modelworks PE German guns . The kit breaches just don't cut it and for the little extra love for detail these are perfect !
Hi Stephen !
Won't be using the kit guns and will op with Tom's Modelworks PE German guns . The kit breaches just don't cut it and for the little extra love for detail these are perfect !
Hi Stephen !
thegirl
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 01:29 AM UTC
Panel lines are next ...
More to come ....
More to come ....
StukaJr
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Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 10:34 AM UTC
Continuing to watch this build with interest - impressive attention to detail, working of Early Eduard styrene and spectacular detailing... It's not an easy subject and looking better every update.
As I'm building my 1/32 - it's also interesting to see how each manufacturer chose to translate the details... Can't wait until I'm at closed fuselage stage too
As I'm building my 1/32 - it's also interesting to see how each manufacturer chose to translate the details... Can't wait until I'm at closed fuselage stage too
thegirl
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2014 - 12:12 AM UTC
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Continuing to watch this build with interest - impressive attention to detail, working of Early Eduard styrene and spectacular detailing... It's not an easy subject and looking better every update.
As I'm building my 1/32 - it's also interesting to see how each manufacturer chose to translate the details... Can't wait until I'm at closed fuselage stage too
Hi Ivan ,
Eduard's early kits aren't the easiest to build but they do make excellent test beds for scratch building . I haven't had much time this week fir in front of the bench , but it's along weekend so hopefully I can get some time in .
I will be following your build on Rodens kit . I have it in my stash , but will be doing the same to that kit as this one with custom PE part from a friend . Thanks for following long .
Terri
berndm
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Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 11:32 PM UTC
Hi Terri
great work on an old kit ! Good to hear, that a new one
coming out soon !!
Bernd
great work on an old kit ! Good to hear, that a new one
coming out soon !!
Bernd
thegirl
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Posted: Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 02:46 AM UTC
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Hi Terri
great work on an old kit ! Good to hear, that a new one
coming out soon !!
Bernd
Thanks Bernd . Still have two more and the Flashback kit plus both Koster vac kits and I will be getting two of the new kits when they come out . Next the Pfalz D.III/a this is my second most favorite aircraft from the great war .
I'm almost done the panel lines and will save myself a few steps on the rib tapes . I was planning on using Tamiya tape with a coat of Mr.surface shot through the airbrush , yet more seanding and sealing . So what I'm going to do is use the kit lozenge cut up for the rib tapes . No sanding or the need of Mr.surface ! I'm a happy camper right now !
Terri
StukaJr
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2014 - 05:22 AM UTC
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I'm almost done the panel lines and will save myself a few steps on the rib tapes . I was planning on using Tamiya tape with a coat of Mr.surface shot through the airbrush , yet more seanding and sealing . So what I'm going to do is use the kit lozenge cut up for the rib tapes . No sanding or the need of Mr.surface ! I'm a happy camper right now !
Terri
Oooh, use of thin strips of masking tape with primer applied over it is excellent in lieu of molded on ribtapes... Would have been about the correct thickness without sanding on 1/32, though may be just a bit overdone in 1/48... Need to keep this gem for the next time I'm building another one...
Btw, what is your opinion of the Flashback SSD.III?
Cheers,
Ivan
thegirl
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2014 - 03:41 PM UTC
Using tape works very well . Even clear packing is useful .
Give it a try on a future build .
The Flashback kit uses Eduards plastic of the SSW . The resin cockpit pit well nothing really special and needs a lot of correction and the seat is moulded as part of the frame work and doesn't have the lighting holes . Not as much PE parts , but some of the bits are better then Eduards . Engine will still not fit inside the cowl and the lozenge in the kit is best tossed . Over all the same as the Eduard kit lot's of work involved .
Terri
Give it a try on a future build .
The Flashback kit uses Eduards plastic of the SSW . The resin cockpit pit well nothing really special and needs a lot of correction and the seat is moulded as part of the frame work and doesn't have the lighting holes . Not as much PE parts , but some of the bits are better then Eduards . Engine will still not fit inside the cowl and the lozenge in the kit is best tossed . Over all the same as the Eduard kit lot's of work involved .
Terri
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014 - 03:51 PM UTC
Fine work as usual Terri!
thegirl
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 01:40 AM UTC
Thanks Stephen
Still haven't finished the panel lines , with the nice weather finally here most of my spare time is in the yard .
Terri
Still haven't finished the panel lines , with the nice weather finally here most of my spare time is in the yard .
Terri
radio167
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 06:28 AM UTC
Your build is very great.
I love it.
Martin
I love it.
Martin
CaptnTommy
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 01:07 AM UTC
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Using tape works very well . Even clear packing is useful . Terri
I have to Question the use of tape over decal. As you can see in the above picture If it will down load) the Wing rib tape (Lower wing) is a Hue change and if the picture loads correctly it should be close to 1/48 scale.
I believe looking at my various masking/packing tapes all are too thick for for even a 1/32 model. My opinion of course I will try to down/up load my Smithsonian Halberstadt Cl-IV pictures.
Captn Tommy
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 01:18 AM UTC
Terri,
Another DH-9 photo, Notice the wing tapes. If there is a Tiger Moth or Sterman or even a Cub near you out there look at the fabric wing at 1/32 distance.
Great Work on the SS D-III
Captn Tommy
Another DH-9 photo, Notice the wing tapes. If there is a Tiger Moth or Sterman or even a Cub near you out there look at the fabric wing at 1/32 distance.
Great Work on the SS D-III
Captn Tommy
StukaJr
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Posted: Monday, June 09, 2014 - 09:07 AM UTC
There is a gray area between micrometer and appearances - sometimes incorrect dimensions are overcome by visually stimulating outcome or a desired accent effect... Armor modeling would not be where it is in popularity without artistic liberties taken with a lot of the subjects - I feel it's natural to go with more expressive representations and playing with some dimensions to fool the viewer's eye.
This also got me thinking - Eduard casts Allied aircraft ribtapes super thick in 1/48, while central powers fabric receives just a raised rib with no tape detail... Were Allied aircraft using much thicker fabric / doping for tapes or is this lack of consistency / reluctance to update molds by Eduard?
I'm going off many 1/48 Albatros models compared to Eduard's Sopwith Camel, the latter having ribtapes cast well over the thickness of the masking tape (even sanded down some).
This also got me thinking - Eduard casts Allied aircraft ribtapes super thick in 1/48, while central powers fabric receives just a raised rib with no tape detail... Were Allied aircraft using much thicker fabric / doping for tapes or is this lack of consistency / reluctance to update molds by Eduard?
I'm going off many 1/48 Albatros models compared to Eduard's Sopwith Camel, the latter having ribtapes cast well over the thickness of the masking tape (even sanded down some).
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