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Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:58 pm
by Fermis
Manny1943 wrote:I love that BIG box of 109s and wish I knew why there are two different colors of plastic in it...
The tan/brown ones were single boxings...the greys were in the "JoyPack"(3 kits...no decals or inst).
The sprues are all the same though...so.....????
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:08 am
by BorgR3mc0
Outstanding work Fermis
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:20 am
by Manny1943
Fermis wrote:Bish wrote:Nice looking build there. How do you rate those AZ kits. They have quite a selection of 109's and I have been eyeing some up, but no idea what the kits are like.
They're not great, but pretty decent. A bit fiddly in spots (but, this is 1/72 after all!).
The only real issues...you have to trim down the rear radiator parts (noted in inst), or the top wing half won't fit right...and the pit is a bit too wide at front and rear bulkheads...gotta trim those down.
Control surfaces (except rudder, molded seperate) are molded in neutral position...I removed them and repositioned mine. Canopy is a one piece deal, I smashmolded a new center section, and cut off the front and back pieces from the kit part.
I really dig the marking options they have come up with...tons of good stuff...and the have really good decals too!
Each kit comes with 3-4 options, they also offer a "JoyPack" of 3 kits, no decals. The only issue with going that route though, is that you only have one set of stencil/data markings...a healthy decal spares stock will come in handy!
I can say that I'd recommend these kits!
Here's the first 3 I did...
That has got to be the most colorful trios of 109s I've seen...the cals look really crisp and bright ob these MOFOs...
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:55 am
by Fermis
Manny1943 wrote:
That has got to be the most colorful trios of 109s I've seen...the cals look really crisp and bright ob these MOFOs...
The decals are quite good, in every aspect...only needing just a little extra help getting down into the panel lines. Micro-sol does a little bit, a swipe with a thumb nail does the rest. I'd call em slightly above the average!
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:22 am
by Manny1943
Fermis wrote:Manny1943 wrote:
That has got to be the most colorful trios of 109s I've seen...the cals look really crisp and bright ob these MOFOs...
The decals are quite good, in every aspect...only needing just a little extra help getting down into the panel lines. Micro-sol does a little bit, a swipe with a thumb nail does the rest. I'd call em slightly above the average!
I love your decals and want them to lay down for me...
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:38 pm
by Manny1943
These were the good ol days...
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:19 pm
by Fermis
Manny1943 wrote:These were the good ol days...
They sure were!
Got that other batch nearing the end...will put a big dent in the final touches tonight...might even have em done tomorrow, but have lots to do tomorrow to prep for a little vacation.
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:48 am
by Tomane Couto
WOW great job you have there Sir
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:48 am
by Manny1943
Tomane Couto wrote:WOW great job you have there Sir
Re: 1/72 AZ Models 109's
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:13 pm
by Manny1943
Fermis wrote:Manny1943 wrote:These were the good ol days...
They sure were!
Got that other batch nearing the end...will put a big dent in the final touches tonight...might even have em done tomorrow, but have lots to do tomorrow to prep for a little vacation.
...believe it when I see it...