Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Rat on January 11, 2024, 04:46:44 AM
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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I do so like seeing these old kits still being put together.
Go you good thing
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Nothing like grinding off all those raised bits! Somebody took an aircraft and glued volleyball halves all over it.
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This build is a good thing :smiley:
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Intakes cut back, silver paint is to detect any flaws when the raised markings were sanded off.
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Fuselage sides replaced
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This is an excellent idea and I am so on board!
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This is an excellent idea and I am so on board!
I second that!
Gotta love an old classic!
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Cones have been added, exhaust enlarged, cockpit just about ready to close.
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Oompa-Loompa Air Force?
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This is an excellent idea and I am so on board!
I second that!
Gotta love an old classic!
Me makes three. Love it :-*
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Add I make four- wait. :-[
Looking great Ratman!