Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Kerick on September 23, 2024, 10:06:35 AM
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Well, I've finally started this project. We will see if I can keep it simple and not let the AMS take control.
Here's the parts pic.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54013750277_1903f00b5a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qi1A9v)
I'm using the wings and fuselage that had the paint stripped off a long time ago. Plus the spare set of wings that are pulled apart. There wasn't any cockpit detail at all. These parts were given to me a long time ago by a friend at my club. I'm going to dig up some other engines to place between the wings somehow. I have to figure out how to make it asymmetrical to make it more Topheish.
I had to clamp the second set of wings to the desktop to try and straighten them. Both had a noticeable downward warp. I applied some liquid glue and left it overnight. Much better now.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54013836257_e7be6bd625_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qi22GV)
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Well now; this be a project !
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Nice job with those clamps. That is such a straightforward fix that I would have probably struggled with and made more complicated than it needs to be :-[
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I started the removal of the bomb pylons and filled the wheel wells. I have to figure out a wing center section for the upper wings to fit over the cockpit. I think I might put the upper wing on a pylon over the cockpit rather than attach it to the top of the canopy. I've got a crazy idea to lengthen the fuselage but that might make it too complicated and run over the time span. I've got to remember to keep this simple!
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This is going to be too cool! 8)
... and filled the wheel wells...
Which now look like intriguing, red-and-white alien space-fighter markings! Hmmm ... an off-world Skyraider bipe? ;D
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Working on getting the bottom of the wings smoothed out. Pylons are gone and wheel wells filled in. Just a little more putty. Famous last words. I need to work on what's holding up the top wing. Sorry, the red, white and black are covered by putty now. Might make an interesting company logo........
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Ok. Interesting concept :smiley:
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... Sorry, the red, white and black are covered by putty now. Might make an interesting company logo...
Indeed it would ...
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... Sorry, the red, white and black are covered by putty now. Might make an interesting company logo...
Indeed it would ...
That was quick and clever! I like it.
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I’m working out the gull wing. I think I’ll cut it at the wing fold line. I’m trying to piece together two slightly smaller engines to mount on the wings and then build a bubble nose in place of the regular engine. I think I’m going to have to raid the A-20 Havoc kit I bought at a show for its engines it might just work.
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Is sounding good and interesting :smiley: may your plastic surgery go well.
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From the description, sounds like it might look like a Fleet Freighter (updated, of course).
(https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60d3c6d0e106af90561564f7/66b0edda9c48d8be00445931_60f9565462f91bc0340384ce_Fleet-50K-Freighter--Serial-No--800---RCAF.jpeg)
(-modified to show image. Frank)
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Now that’s an interesting design! I wonder why the landing gear was so tall? Not for prop clearance that’s for sure.
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A floatplane version too.
(https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60d3c6d0e106af90561564f7/66b9fbd672b0a110640a0228_66b9fb4972b0a11064094229_fleet50.jpeg)
No mention of a version on skis…….
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So here we go,
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54051144356_986db3cf72_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qmjf71)
My, what a big nose you have!
I found a what appeared to be a 1/32nd scale P-40 spinner. Fits great so there you go. The upper wings are glued up with a piece of wing from some German bomber that I picked up at a garage sale. Everything is covered in putty right now so not much to show. More to follow when there is more to show.
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That spinner is great! nice find! 8)
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The pilot reports much better visibility on landing approaches.
Actually, looking at it now I think I should have lengthened it a cm or so.
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Looking good. That huge spinner reminds me of a mine drilling machine.
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/industrial/industrial-machine/3d-model-drill-mining-machine-vehicle-construction (https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/industrial/industrial-machine/3d-model-drill-mining-machine-vehicle-construction)