fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) Here is the model completed in its National Parks Airways livery, not at all a casual choice. National Parks are not real estate for sale. The model was modified as you can see in the building post here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235026972-modified-boeing-247-williams-bros-172nd/& by the addition of a restroom, cargo area and door, more bulkheads, nose cargo area and hatch, pilots hatch, some cabin detail, and other details, plus of course commissioning a special set of marks from Arctic Decals. I am really fond of the 30´s appearance that the forward-raked windshield provides, so I went for that variant. Many hours were spent searching the Net, reading references, sorting out details and looking at photographs. Modelers should be a bit more skeptic and proactive if they want a more accurate model. The venerable Williams Bros issue is still a workable platform -if of course showing its age-, and again I thank good friend, fellow modeler and ebil genius Sönke Schulz from Volkania* for gifting the kit. *His address: Ze Lair Volcanic Region German Transsylvania Since Sönke gifted the kit, he insisted in having an official "model completed" ceremony with the attendance of the Volkania Sturm und Drang band: Edited October 22, 2018 by Moa 43 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 This is so nice, i love the finish It looks very realistic in this setting, well done! Cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks, Jan. It was fun to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Lovely work & great presentation. I can’t remember seeing a 247 on here before, thanks for sharing. Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Superb model. I can't believe I've only just realized that you're the "Wings of Intent" chap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Killingholme said: Superb model. I can't believe I've only just realized that you're the "Wings of Intent" chap! Thanks Killingholme. Well, used to be for a few years, although not at the moment. But I am still in touch with many of the members of that nice and well-informed forum. Edited January 7, 2018 by Moa correct typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Makes me feel right away nostalgic! Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 wow stunning model, williams bros do make lovely kits, in fact this is the only one i don't have. great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 First rate! Love the diorama too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 What an absolute beauty. A fantastic finish and setting. Always an attractive aircraft you've really brought the scene to life. Perfect period costumes as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks to you all, you are very kind. Always a pleasure to share with such distinguished membership, thanks to the efforts of the people that make Britmodeller possible. Cheers and empanadas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Excellent build thread and superb finished model! Yout effort has inspired me to pull out my own copy of the kit and work up some custom decals for my own project. I won't go for quite your level of detail...but your paint job will prove very instructive. Great project all 'round! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Thanks Thorfinn You will have fun, I guarantee. Just be sure your chosen plane had the patchy anodic finish, since other planes were finished in what seems a uniform grey lacker, or at some point they got the anodizing process to produce a uniform finish. Check photos of the real plane you want to model (but you know that). Some airlines applied a painted base color, white, aluminum, etc. Good luck, and looking forward to see your 247. You will make some guys in the Puget Sound/Seattle area* very happy. Cheers *Where the Boeingites dwell, a tribe with the most irregular characteristics and customs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Beautiful! When I first looked at your model, I was reminded of this image, taken at what became our local airport, back in 1942. http://collectionscanada.gc.ca/pam_archives/index.php?fuseaction=genitem.displayEcopies&lang=eng&rec_nbr=3642492&title=Boeing+247D+aircraft+CF-BVT+of+Canadian+Pacific+Air+Lines%2C+Waterways%2C+Alta.%2C+1942.+&ecopy=a015123 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Well done as always, C. I really like the finish and the windscreen, Ill have to do that to the kit I have. MOA = Military Operations Area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 13 hours ago, dogsbody said: Beautiful! When I first looked at your model, I was reminded of this image, taken at what became our local airport, back in 1942. http://collectionscanada.gc.ca/pam_archives/index.php?fuseaction=genitem.displayEcopies&lang=eng&rec_nbr=3642492&title=Boeing+247D+aircraft+CF-BVT+of+Canadian+Pacific+Air+Lines%2C+Waterways%2C+Alta.%2C+1942.+&ecopy=a015123 Chris Thanks, Chris, nice image, one I didn't have. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, jeaton01 said: Well done as always, C. I really like the finish and the windscreen, Ill have to do that to the kit I have. MOA = Military Operations Area! Thanks J! But your acronym is incorrect, and you know that rascal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 On January 7, 2018 at 3:09 PM, Buzby061 said: Lovely work & great presentation. I can’t remember seeing a 247 on here before, thanks for sharing. Pete. Hi Pete I looked it up and found a post by other modeler in 2013: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Moa said: Hi Pete I looked it up and found a post by other modeler in 2013: Hi Moa, 2013, I’ve had a few sleeps & a few beers since then! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Beautifully built and finished, and even more beautifully photographed. It really looks the part! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Superb work! The pictures with the old cars in attendance look amazingly atmospheric. An Art Deco terminal building would round it off nicely! Does anyone know why the canopy was designed with an outward cant like that? I've seen it on a few other aircraft of this era and it has always had me wondering a bit... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks Gazontipede and Ian. 9 hours ago, Gazontipede said: Does anyone know why the canopy was designed with an outward cant like that? I've seen it on a few other aircraft of this era and it has always had me wondering a bit... Long ago I was told that it was thought to help with visibility, and to drain water and sleet more effectively. Not sure how accurate that is. I think the main reason is that looked Deco. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I used to think it was for drag reduction, but I have read that it was an attempt to keep lights in the instrument panel from reflecting on the windscreen. The drawback was it made runway lights reflect. Another great idea that just didn't work out. Glareshields on the top of instrument panels became the solution. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 J., you just invented the heads up display, although pilots would have to have been upside down to read them correctly ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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