Paul J Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 In my clear up aftre the sahmbles from weather damage, I found this lurking. Decided that I might as well continue with it. I had started thts about 20years ago or thereabouts!!! I have the decals for it still too so might finishe it as per kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Fox Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 A very neat little kit. Just a shame the third most produced aeroplane in history only has a tiny amount of kits to represent it. Nice to see one being built. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonr20 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I keep toying with buying one of these when they appear on eBay - infrequently. Would make a change from the current stash of Hawks & Eduard Bf 110's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Wow, twenty years.. This should be interesting build to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi.There won't be a lot to see, But I'll try and photograph the next steps as I go but it will still be a slow progress. I've yet to decide the final colour scheme and have trawled Airliners dot net for some inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I have one in a similar state and gave up due to a cracked windscreen ( I tried reshaping it by bending it a bit) if I could sort that might start mine again, will watch with interest and see how it goes could be the inspiration I need to dig mine out. Keep up the good work All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Not a lot of work done. Just added the undercarriage and tailplane really. Oh and the antenna. As can be seen the prop blades need to be fitted back on and new doors for ths undercart. After this into the paint shop. The usual halfords appliance white and then... who knows..?! PS: the nose wheel and leg came from my spares box and identified as being from the Airfix Cessna O-2 kit. Its all I could find that was anywhere close to what I needed to replace the lost one. Edited February 8, 2013 by Paul J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good to see. I have a soft spot for the Arrow. Did my first retractable gear/CSU endorsements on one (VH-ARP, Bankstown, 1976) and with three mates did a great trip in another (VH-CRC) to Adelaide in 1977 to watch a Test against the West Indies, back in the days when ordinary mortals could afford to go flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 A nice little kit that one and good to see it getting built. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Great to see one of these being built I have one that needs building it is a very nice and well moulded kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Paul, Every little bit of work makes it go forward. Keep up the good work.you are doing great. Edited February 9, 2013 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My oh My I think this was the first kit a built with the help of my Dad! I must have been 7 or 8 years old at the time. A lot more that 20 years I must say! Rick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thats a rare subject but always good to see such an iconic airplane Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Liking this Paul, the first plane I ever flew solo on so have a soft spot for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Very cool! My mate had one of these kits when we were younger...he never had the same skills my humble self had ;-) Is it possible to convert this to a fixed gear Cherokee? Would the work be very involved? Edited February 12, 2013 by k5054nz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytee Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Paul J Glad to see one of Airfix's little 'Gems' being built - I also look forward to seeing the finsihed article k5054nz...dont think so, the fixed gear Cherokee was the PA140/160 - this is the 180....I think it was bigger with an extra window in the side (remembering G-AYJP and JR at Brize Norton flying club back in 1981....so a while ago and might be wrong?!!?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 One of my own favourites from the 1970s!! Later, when I was doing my PPL in 1981, I parked next to G-BAAP at Shoreham after a navigation exercise from Headcorn. The instructor was puzzled when I was going on and on about the aircraft parked next to us, he thought I was star-struck, as if we'd just met an A-list celebrity! Well, I thought I just had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi Mark, Thats an interesting tale. If yourself or anyone else here ever visits Shoreham, take a look in the visitor centre. Somewhere in their displays is a cabinet with some models on show. I donated these some years ago and among them is my first Airfix PA28 finished as G-BAAP. There should also be a Beech V35, Turbulent (G-ASDB, resin kit by Dujin I think) and another all together. But not having been there myself for a number of years since, I don't know if they are still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Great to see this kit being built ....its the kit that got me back into modelling after I had a flight in one. A shame that the civvy light aircraft scene is not as easily obtainable as the bigger passenger stuff. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I cut open the door and did my own paint and decal job on a Monogram 1/48 Piper Cherokee and was very please with how it turned out. It really stands out amongst all the military stuff. Try experimenting with colour schemes, it can make quite a difference. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytee Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Murdo Nice one mate....................good to see, we dont need bombs and guns all the time !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Looks really nice! Great job! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Lovely little model, great to see it being built. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I think the fixed or retractable u/c were model options, rather than strictly earlier or later. I plan to start soon on a 1981-built model with fixed wheels. I have also converted an Airfix Arrow to a Cherokee 140 with the assistance of a razor saw to shorten the fuselage. I think the front cowling came from an old Airfix Bird Dog. It looked about right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Excellent! Slight bias as I have P1 time in our clubs' PA28 Warrior 160 - which, incidentally, has same window layout as the Arrow? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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