Curtiss-Wright CW-21B

[Second Air Force]

I've mentioned in other threads that I purchased a large lot of models at an antique/junk store several years ago. This little jewel was one of the models in that group.

Curtiss-Wright CW-21B

Here are the contents--the former owner had started the model by painting the cockpit and assembling the wing. I am going to finish it as a kind of "team build" of sorts. I'll add one of my resin R-1820s to replace the kit engine but it'll be pretty simple otherwise.

Curtiss-Wright CW-21B

A request--do any of you have any other photos of the Dutch machines than the more common pictures on the web? I'd like to add markings that are just a little different but accurate.

Thanks in advance!
Scott

[No.1]

What a topic!!! I simply love this machine so much!!! And yes, images of Dutch machine follow I have somewhere article about this machine, it have Dutch inscription in cockpit

[Second Air Force]

Since the first time I saw a photo of one of these I've been impressed. Over 4,500 feet per minute climb rate is astonishing for the time!

[No.1]

I have add new subject for this machine but also will extract some details from images and put here to support your build

[Second Air Force]

As I said in my first post, the engine will be replaced for this build. The kit part is pretty basic and I just happen to have an early R-1820 mold that I made for a different project. This photo shows the kit engine and a built-up resin engine from an unfinished Academy B-17B kit (that I need to finish).

Curtiss-Wright CW-21B

Thanks for the reference material, No.1!

[No.1]

You are welcome

[Sall]

Great topic.Whis will be interesting build!

[Second Air Force]

Now that I've gotten the extra photo references that No.1 posted in Combat Warplanes section I'll be doing a bit more resin casting. The propeller and spinner in the kit don't satisfy me so I'm going to cast a modified SBD unit for this project. It was going to be a quick build but now I think more detailing is necessary since y'all are interested in the little Interceptor.

[Sall]

Hardly wait...

[draken35]

Extraordinary looking aircraft!!!

[No.1]

I have one kit of CW-21 in 1/72 scale made by RarePlane in vacform technique and must say that details are very crisp and the kit overall look is very good.

[Second Air Force]

The RarePlanes kit also gives you the option of building the early CW-21 with aft-retracting landing gear, doesn't it? The drawing shows some details of the first airplane.

[No.1]

Yes, there is few parts which have to be used in this way.

[Paul Andrews]

This will be good...

[Second Air Force]

Thanks, Paul.

The propeller mold is curing as I type this. Next will be to figure out what to do with the landing gear struts and tire/wheel assemblies. Then, on with the building!