Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale-Completed Pics 5-28
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yt
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Re: Horton Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale
That's the Flying Styro "Apache Princess" it is an RC kit, but I am building it static. I plan on hanging it my garage with a couple of my 1:18 mustangs.
That's the Flying Styro "Apache Princess" it is an RC kit, but I am building it static. I plan on hanging it my garage with a couple of my 1:18 mustangs.
jedimaster
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yt
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Re: Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale
I got the cockpit cage assembled and the dials decaled.
Painted. I just need to glass the dials and paint some details like the stick and seat cushion.
Got the bottom on and the cockpit and canopy installed.
OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!
Then I noticed a huge crack in the filler on the wing. I am not sure if I flexed it by installing the screws on the bottom or when I pushed down to install the screws. Either way it made me sick!
The auto filler I use is not flexible, so I am going to try Milliput to attach and fill the wing at the same time!
I got the cockpit cage assembled and the dials decaled.
Painted. I just need to glass the dials and paint some details like the stick and seat cushion.
Got the bottom on and the cockpit and canopy installed.
OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!
Then I noticed a huge crack in the filler on the wing. I am not sure if I flexed it by installing the screws on the bottom or when I pushed down to install the screws. Either way it made me sick!
The auto filler I use is not flexible, so I am going to try Milliput to attach and fill the wing at the same time!
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
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Re: Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale
Damn. That red putty is only good for pin holes and small cracks, try ever coat glaze. For larger spots.
But its looking great.
Damn. That red putty is only good for pin holes and small cracks, try ever coat glaze. For larger spots.
But its looking great.
yt
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Re: Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale
I fixed the crack in the wing and got back to the build.
One change I wanted to make was to have the forward gear door attached to the wheel and split in the back like the models I have seen in my research. I really like the look of a number on the door.
Sawed up the landing bay door.
It took a lot of work to get the doors symmetrical.
I skinned over the front with thin styrene sheet.
I also got the bottom painted.
You can't tell from this picture but is is Grau.
I fixed the crack in the wing and got back to the build.
One change I wanted to make was to have the forward gear door attached to the wheel and split in the back like the models I have seen in my research. I really like the look of a number on the door.
Sawed up the landing bay door.
It took a lot of work to get the doors symmetrical.
I skinned over the front with thin styrene sheet.
I also got the bottom painted.
You can't tell from this picture but is is Grau.
yt
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Re: Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale
I got the yellow nose painted and the gloss coat for decals down:
The decals did something I have never seen, they were quite cloudy underneath the clear areas. I got quite freaked out and started running all these worst case scenerios though my head.
After about 2 hours, I guess when they had dried completely, they were fine!
I got the yellow nose painted and the gloss coat for decals down:
The decals did something I have never seen, they were quite cloudy underneath the clear areas. I got quite freaked out and started running all these worst case scenerios though my head.
After about 2 hours, I guess when they had dried completely, they were fine!
yt
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Re: Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale
I used the Dubro hinges. It was tricky and I didn't do a very good job, I'm not sure it was worth the effort but I am glad the control surfaces do have some movement.
Top is pretty much done:
I am getting so close to being done with this beast, I am to that point where excitement has turned to resentment and I am just ready to be done!
I used the Dubro hinges. It was tricky and I didn't do a very good job, I'm not sure it was worth the effort but I am glad the control surfaces do have some movement.
Top is pretty much done:
I am getting so close to being done with this beast, I am to that point where excitement has turned to resentment and I am just ready to be done!
jedimaster
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Looks great man... Well done. I found these pix of a full size replica the other day.
yt
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Somebody posted a video with pictures from the production:
1/18 Ho229 by Pickelhaube Customs.wmv - YouTube
1/18 Ho229 by Pickelhaube Customs.wmv - YouTube
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