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Let Let Let - Warplanes => Aircraft Modeling => Topic started by: Second Air Force on August 16, 2012, 07:47:41 PM

Title: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Second Air Force on August 16, 2012, 07:47:41 PM
No.1 sent this to me for review, courtesy of Eduard. It is, of course, engineered to fit the Eduard Bf-109E. With little extra work it can also be adapted to other kits as the builder finds appropriate. First an overview of the kit and later I'll start to build it up.

Box and instruction sheet, typical of this manufacturer. I should mention that the box was somewhat crushed during the trip across the Atlantic. Due to Eduard's careful packing and use of foam rubber cushions there was absolutely no damage to any of the very delicate resin parts.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0581.jpg)

All the components laid out for inspection:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0583.jpg)

This is the accessory section showing the extremely fine detail of this complex part:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0588.jpg)

The PE fret with detail parts for both the engine and cowling:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0592.jpg)

And this, to my eye, is the highlight of the kit. This resin cowling is fully detailed inside and out, and is so thinly cast that light shines through! This is the pinnacle of resin casting in my opinion:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0589.jpg)

Next update will begin the buildup.
Scott
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Sall on August 16, 2012, 11:27:50 PM
Niceeee!! :-clap Go ahead!
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: No.1 on August 18, 2012, 12:13:50 PM
:-ok
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Second Air Force on August 20, 2012, 07:26:34 AM
This evening I spent an hour or so removing the casting blocks and flash from the parts. Again, I'm very impressed with the engineering of this kit as the parts were very easy to remove without damaging them as I've done with other resin products. The molds are carefully designed to facilitate this and it is a great help. When all the pieces were cleaned up and fitted I started assembly by installing the valve covers, reduction box, and aft accessory to the engine.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0600.jpg)

Here's another photo of the accessory section after installing it--great detail cast into this part!
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0603.jpg)

Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: No.1 on August 20, 2012, 09:51:57 AM
Engine is so good that it is worth to be displayed even separately :)
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Second Air Force on August 20, 2012, 03:46:11 PM
Yes, I agree. I'm looking at various museum photos to come up with my display stand ideas, yet leave open the option to one day install the entire assembly into an airplane, too.
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Sall on August 21, 2012, 12:08:24 AM
Greaaat!!! :-clap
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: draken35 on August 21, 2012, 09:28:39 PM
:-ok
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Second Air Force on August 27, 2012, 02:10:31 AM
Here is the finished Eduard DB 601. This is completely out-of-the-box with one exception--I drilled a hole in the propeller shaft and inserted a piece of wire to facilitate handling the model. This is a most beautiful accessory to add to any early Messerschmitt and I highly recommend it to all.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0645.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0649.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0655.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0658.jpg)

I've started a proper stand to display the engine on. Judging from photos of engine changes in the field, the barrels were a traditional expedient workstand for the Luftwaffe troops!
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: No.1 on August 27, 2012, 09:26:38 AM
It look gorgeous mate :-ok
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Second Air Force on August 27, 2012, 03:56:29 PM
As I mentioned earlier, it's a beautiful addition to a Bf-109E model (or would be equally nice on a Bf-109F with a few small changes, Bf-110C/D or MC 202), or can be a stand-alone display in itself.

I must mention that I haven't installed a couple of items on this engine. One is the external header tank that goes on the left front of the engine, used only on the E-7 Trop variant. The others are Dzus latches for the cowling and the spark plug access doors and fittings that go on the exhaust shrouds. These will be used when the entire engine upgrade kit is installed on an airframe.

Thanks to Eduard for this review sample, and No.1 for forwarding it to me for examination. For purchase of this great kit and other Eduard products: http://www.eduard.com/

P.S.
Eduard's home page shows their new Fw-190A-9 kit is now being produced! :-ok
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: draken35 on August 27, 2012, 05:46:51 PM
:-ok
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Second Air Force on August 27, 2012, 07:58:30 PM
Thanks, mate!

I mentioned the stand I was going to build so here are a couple of photos of it. This rotates so that the underside of the engine can be viewed. The second photo shows it displayed with the finished Eduard Emil, much as it sits in the display case.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0666.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_0663.jpg)
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: draken35 on August 27, 2012, 08:33:26 PM
Very nice!!!
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: No.1 on August 28, 2012, 09:46:32 AM
Nice work mate :)
Title: Re: Eduard DB 601 in 1/48
Post by: Sall on August 28, 2012, 03:37:08 PM
Top!!!! :-clap :-clap Great job,great look! :-clap