Day 5 of the IBG Models Gotha Go 242 A kit build.
In fitting the fuselage sides we have completed the first 7 steps of this build.
Step 8 Installing the MGs. Still undecided how to do this as they will obviously interfere with masking the windows. Some modellers install them and then cut off the barrels. I don't see really the point of doing that - I'll just try and exercise extra care..
Step 9/10 Building the seats for the troop-carrying option. I'm not planning to glue these permanently in place.
Steps 11 and 12 cover the roof framework and fitting
Steps 13/14/15/16 adding details to the canopy and glueing the glazing in place. Some of these steps involve just a couple of parts and are probably best left to the end of the build. The pilots' instruments are glued inside the glazing before attaching to the fuselage (Step 15)
Steps 13/14/15/16 adding details to the canopy and glueing the glazing in place. Some of these steps involve just a couple of parts and are probably best left to the end of the build. The pilots' instruments are glued inside the glazing before attaching to the fuselage (Step 15)
Go 242 cockpit with pilot instruments and two control yokes..
Step 17 and 18. Building the cargo tail ramp. Nicely detailed floor and tail gunner position. Whether 'open' or 'closed' Step 20 would have you install the cargo door now before construction of the wings or booms. It will be far easier of course to paint and decal it separately if posing it open, especially as the attachment 'struts' seem so feeble. Those on my kit were bent/warped. In fact I doubt they will be 'solid' enough to support the weight of the tail in the open position which is a disappointment. Not sure what to do here - will probably have to cut off the plastic struts and use some rod. (one of my daughter's hair clips perhaps.. )
Cargo door/tail ramp in the open position for the unloading of a flak gun
That's Step 20 out of 32 - minus one or two details - essentially completed. Well over half way through. Thanks for looking in...