Radleigh Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Hey everyone,I might have one of these soon, but I haven't properly looked at it and I can't remember the make of the vac either?I know it's a vacform / blank canvas etc, but does anyone know anything about it? it's looked as basic as they come but I'm not to bothered by that (will be kit bashing with a Heller DC-6), it was the shape of the nose, it looked more like a DC-8 than a DC-7.Will post photos if I get my hands on it.Raddersedit ; just found this - made by J&L https://www.scalemates.com/kits/172514-jandl-douglas-dc-7c-seven-seas Edited April 29, 2015 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Very interesting Radleigh, Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madgepetto Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Probably the old J&L Models kit, then sold on to MHW and then again someone else. I was a youngster working for Jack Stackhouse at J&L while he made the masters for the DC-7, it came with nice Northwest decals by Lloyd Jones at Scalemaster, white metal LG legs and props, some of which are still rattling around in my spares box after nearly 40 years. It was a fine kit, both for its time, and still could build up into a stunner with a bit of care. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Thats what I want to hear, I just briefly saw it through the thick plastic bag. Hoping to pick it up next week if the price is right... Cheers Paul & Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I have one produced by Aircraft in Miniature although I don't know if it was the same kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritJet Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I have one produced by Aircraft in Miniature although I don't know if it was the same kit. Yes it is but in thicker plastic with white metal u/c and props injection moulded engines and cowlings. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I've been looking for one of those, in case anyone wants to get rid of theirs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I've been looking for one of those, in case anyone wants to get rid of theirs. If I don't have it, I will forward the details if you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Aircraft in Miniature was going to put the kit back in production until discovering that the mold was damaged. And I had provided them with details for new Braniff decals, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madgepetto Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I don't have the kit anymore, but they show up in the "under the table" boxes at shows over here ...doing a big IPMS show in June and I will see if I can dig one or two up if anyone's interested...probably cost more to ship it to the UK than the cost of the kit though! Michael could very well find one at the upcoming shows down his way in Texas.. I am pretty certain I have a few spare Northwest decals from the kit though. Cheers, paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well, I'm now a proud owner of a J&L Vacform DC-7! Much thanks to Andy at Kingkit , Thanks mate Will get some photos up tonight, it isn't as bad as I thought, the nose is actually quite nice, not the DC-8 shape I originally thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well, I'm now a proud owner of a J&L Vacform DC-7! Much thanks to Andy at Kingkit , Thanks mate Does he have another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 They don't i'm afraid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 They don't i'm afraid.. Waah! Looking forward to seeing your photos, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Here you go, it's damaged but OK.. no clear parts either with this kit, just decals for the glazing which I've only just noticed, will be using a Heller DC-6 for spares etc. 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr 1/72nd J&L vacform DC-7C by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ahh, love to see vacforms getting done If that is the thicker plastic, then I would hate to try and build the thin plastic one. Lots of modeling pleasure there, the props looks a real challenge to say the least. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Red Roo does a resin cockpit canopy which you may find useful - it is meant for (and a vast improvement on the kit part in) the Mach 2 DC-4, but should fit a -7 as well. I think that Blackbird carries Red Roo in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Looks to be very crisply molded. I love that recommendation to use Duratite surfacing putty. Filling seams was the first "advanced modeling" technique I learned, over 50 years ago, and Duratite was the recommended product, today's putties and body fillers being years in the future, and the only alternative being a very coarse, grainy AMT product in a tube. I had to call all over town to find it, and it took several days until my dad could get to the lumber yard where it was sold and purchase a can for me, as I was not yet old enough to drive. But that one can lasted for what seemed like decades until something better (3M Acryl Blue Spot Putty) came along. I haven't seen a can of Duratite in years, and I don't think it's made any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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