LetLetLet ~ Warplanes
Let Let Let - Warplanes => Aircraft Modeling => Topic started by: ta152c on October 27, 2011, 04:11:37 PM
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Hello everyone!
Here's the dimunitive vacform of this little-known fighter, as described in the aircraft history section. It took about 40 mins to get this far using 80 grade for basic sanding and 400 grade for smoothing. Not bad, and the pictures show how it looks in general, just taped together.
It needs an engine, one from a B-17 will do, prop and undercarriage, plus a cockpit floor and some detailing, instrument panel etc.
Some of the kit parts are thinly drawn, especially the edges of the fuselage, but a bit of filler and plastic scrap should cure it. The cowling will keep the shape circular. It actually has quite nice surface detail, which, once primed, you'll probably see more of :)
There are a choice of schemes, but the best-known are the Dutch examples flown in Java against the Japanese. They were, like the rest of the Allied air units, wiped out. So, assuming I can find decals, Dutch it will be. The Chinese had them as well.
This and the Seafire I've mentioned, are only at the basic stage, so these threads might take a while. Hopefully they'll be good.
(http://a.yfrog.com/img860/7334/88342565.jpg)
(http://a.yfrog.com/img640/4851/ngnju.jpg)
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This is excellent mate :-clap I also have this kit and will follow this build with pleasure. Please see build made by our moderator, he made larger scale kit but have excellent details. Hope that I could be able to join you soon :-razz
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Thanks! Scott's kit has some very useful views of the undercarriage too. I think it should turn out ok, all I really need is a B-17 engine in 1:72. I might try using the vacform propellor, although I'm sure I have something somewhere that is suitable. I'm only unsure about the outlet in front of the lower wing, is it just hollow or are there a few exhaust pipes?
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I think that Scott have molds for the engine, but better ask him first. I have somewhere in piles nice interior images of CW-21, it have Dutch inscriptions (if I can remember good)
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Great David! Hope you will have more time to finish some model. ;)
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It's not time, it's the building work in the house!
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:-ok
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Srecko is right, I have a mold of the early R-1820 you need and also a propeller and spinner. I ended up using a set of Mig-21 main gear legs from an ancient kit on my Interceptor also, but there should be a rather easy substitute in your spares box.
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Really? Prop and spinner as well? How can I obtain them?
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Really? Prop and spinner as well? How can I obtain them?
Try on PM ;)
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Small update : thinned out the trailing edges using a craft knife blade, which makes quite a difference. Pictures to follow once some more work is done. I also did the same to my vacform Albatros C.I and Aviatik B.II, which, once some more work is done re: interior structure and priming, will also be in a separate thread for all to enjoy (hopefully!) I need some 1mm tape to add the underwing ribs, as the wings are single-surfaced, which gives a great scale thickness. Somewhere in a box is the old 'Formaplane' vacform Be2-12 conversion kit, which has replacement wings for my old Airfix RE.8 :)
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You really like that type of kits :)
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The powerplant parts are cast but I still need to package them for shipment. Sorry for the delay.....
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There is no rush, Scott. The builders are still renovating the house, so take your time :)
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Just to take some time and I will join you here with my sample :))
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It would be funny if we both end up with the same markings on our models! :)
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Will see, maybe better to make with different ;)
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I have some Chinese Nationalist (KMT) markings from an Amodel I-16, so I could do mine in those markings?
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Why not, good choice :-ok I will try to make mine in Dutch colors ;)
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Great idea! I'll get hunting in the decal box, see what is there :)