Heinkel He 100: Intercontinental Friendship Model Shop Pt.1

[KSaarni]

Wouh, that is really micro surgery!
Amazing Marius!

That frame cannot be more than 0,5 mm wide ??

- Kari

[Bolleken]

Thanks Kari! Haven't measured so far, guess it is between 0.5 and 1 mm. Plastic is very soft.

[Stuart]

Nice surgery!

Could you not have done that with something like glue-n-glaze?

[Bolleken]

Well... Clear resin could be an option. But first I want to go this way. It's the first option as I cannot return to this status after trying other options.

[Stikpusher]

Oh complex curve and shape there. The surgery opening looks good, but creating the proper clear panel is a challenge!

[speedgraflex]

Exquisite work, Marius! What caught my attention was when you called the plastic soft. In the case of the original tooling it is hard and very glossy. I decided to check the angles against an actual photo: looks spot on!



Earlier I started working on the concept of scribing. Here I am marking the individual vertical frames. Some of the photos I am checking out show these vertical seams.



Based on this image, looks like my marks are off.

[Medicman71]

Wow! The surgery you both are doing is really cool. Can't wait to see more.

[mostrich]

This is a level of dedication to our beloved hobby where I can only watch and wonder. Superb work from the both of you!

[Duke Maddog]

This is a level of dedication to our beloved hobby where I can only watch and wonder. Superb work from the both of you!

It is certainly far beyond my ability to comprehend doing; much less attempt! I am overwhelmed at your amazing bravery, fortitude and skill in accurizing this plane.

[Bolleken]

Thank you all!
I have to admit that I am going two weeks on vacation. I'll probably take the kit with me but I am not sure I will be able to update you guys during the next two weeks.