Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Rat on January 11, 2024, 04:46:44 AM

Title: Gutless no more!
Post by: The Rat on January 11, 2024, 04:46:44 AM

Hokaaayyy... Another project occupies the already crowded factory floor - the old Revell Vought Cutlass. It's the same age as me!  ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53454958742_416cd9b647_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2prCCTG)

Plan is to have it re-engined with RR Avons, which will give the 'Gutless' a lot more oomph, and a lighter weight. Now, the extra suckage of the Avons will require a larger intake, so I'm thinking of just cutting the intakes back to about where I have marked in red. Might put an angle on them like the original, just because it looks kind of cool. New fuselage wall section would incorporate a splitter plate. As you can tell from the plastic dust, sanding off oversize rivets and markings has already begun.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53456169294_5fa92f4e45_c.jpg) (http://"https://flic.kr/p/2prJQKh")

The butt-end will also need larger exhaust, not sure whether to just have larger holes or scrounge for pipes to add a bit of character.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53455856681_78b08a7142_c.jpg) (http://"https://flic.kr/p/2prHePp")

I'm hoping that the C of G wouldn't be affected severely, depending on where it is in relation to the engines.

What say you, gents?

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: Frank3k on January 11, 2024, 05:03:23 AM

So the mad Matchbox riveter got his/her start at Revell?  Are you gong to leave the raised decal lines?

Looks like a great project.

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 11, 2024, 05:11:42 AM

I do so like seeing these old kits still being put together.
Go you good thing

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: Kerick on January 11, 2024, 10:10:43 AM

Nothing like grinding off all those raised bits! Somebody took an aircraft and glued volleyball halves all over it.

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: finsrin on January 11, 2024, 01:48:36 PM

This build is a good thing  :smiley:

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: The Rat on January 20, 2024, 11:48:13 AM

Intakes cut back, silver paint is to detect any flaws when the raised markings were sanded off.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53473355135_4202736a29_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ptfVuT)

Fuselage sides replaced

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53473213479_13260ce7e6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ptfcox)

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: KiwiZac on March 08, 2024, 04:32:13 AM

This is an excellent idea and I am so on board!

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: Kerick on March 08, 2024, 09:51:28 AM

Quote from: KiwiZac on March 08, 2024, 04:32:13 AM

This is an excellent idea and I am so on board!

I second that!
Gotta love an old classic!

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: The Rat on March 11, 2024, 02:33:16 AM

Cones have been added, exhaust enlarged, cockpit just about ready to close.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53491374013_1133128f3f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2puRgTc)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53562485356_bf40a9809c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pB8JNQ)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568622618_5b12535c73_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pBFccG)

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 11, 2024, 03:37:32 AM

Quote from: The Rat on March 11, 2024, 02:33:16 AM

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568622618_5b12535c73_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pBFccG)

Oompa-Loompa Air Force?

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: finsrin on March 11, 2024, 09:31:03 AM

Quote from: Kerick on March 08, 2024, 09:51:28 AM

Quote from: KiwiZac on March 08, 2024, 04:32:13 AM

This is an excellent idea and I am so on board!

I second that!
Gotta love an old classic!

Me makes three.   Love it  :-*

Title: Re: Gutless no more!
Post by: KiwiZac on March 13, 2024, 05:55:24 AM

Add I make four- wait.  :-[

Looking great Ratman!