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Re: DBMiller's U-2 / Po-2VS
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:48 pm
by jmurphy18
Looks like your coming along......me I would have killed it
Re: DBMiller's U-2 / Po-2VS
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:01 pm
by DBMiller
digger303 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:48 am
Do you mean the kit quality is a problem ?
Not really, no. The parts fit well and there was little clean up required. My problems were with the instructions - they were unclear in many areas; and the wing and stabilizer struts - they were so fragile I broke two of each just cutting them (carefully I thought) off the sprue. Some of the parts have such tiny attachment points that I was destined to break them loose.
Someone better at biplanes (this was my first) - especially at this scale - might not have the issues I did. In fact, Eduard has a photo etch set that would really spruce up the kit but I didn't want to go that far.
Re: DBMiller's U-2 / Po-2VS
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:05 am
by Kevthemodeller
All coming together really nicely, biplane struts can be a challenge one you're risen too
The decals really make the cammo stand out
Re: DBMiller's U-2 / Po-2VS
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:38 am
by digger303
DBMiller wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:01 pm
digger303 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:48 am
Do you mean the kit quality is a problem ?
Not really, no. The parts fit well and there was little clean up required. My problems were with the instructions - they were unclear in many areas; and the wing and stabilizer struts - they were so fragile I broke two of each just cutting them (carefully I thought) off the sprue. Some of the parts have such tiny attachment points that I was destined to break them loose.
Someone better at biplanes (this was my first) - especially at this scale - might not have the issues I did. In fact, Eduard has a photo etch set that would really spruce up the kit but I didn't want to go that far.
good to know I have to tackle a bi plane sometime...Not really looking forward to the issues, but I want to try at least one. Probably one where the rigging isn't to strenuous.
I like your build and the history behind the aircraft.
Re: DBMiller's U-2 / Po-2VS
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:40 pm
by DBMiller
digger303 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:38 am
DBMiller wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:01 pm
digger303 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:48 am
Do you mean the kit quality is a problem ?
Not really, no. The parts fit well and there was little clean up required. My problems were with the instructions - they were unclear in many areas; and the wing and stabilizer struts - they were so fragile I broke two of each just cutting them (carefully I thought) off the sprue. Some of the parts have such tiny attachment points that I was destined to break them loose.
Someone better at biplanes (this was my first) - especially at this scale - might not have the issues I did. In fact, Eduard has a photo etch set that would really spruce up the kit but I didn't want to go that far.
good to know I have to tackle a bi plane sometime...Not really looking forward to the issues, but I want to try at least one. Probably one where the rigging isn't to strenuous.
I like your build and the history behind the aircraft.
I want to build a Wing Nut Wings kit someday but they are a bit pricey - or at least they seem so when I finally get one in front of me! Maybe I just don't want to chance wrecking one. They are (supposedly) so well engineered that even I could build one! And at 1/32 scale the parts are a bit more manageable.