IanW Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Hi, Thought I'd post some pictures of my completed DC-6 in TEAL markings. TEAL used three DC-6s between 1954 and 1962 I believe and this is the Minicraft kit of the VC-118 with Old Models Decals used. I added the astrodome and what I think is a navigation equipment 'canoe' on the lower port fuselage. The kit went together well, although some of the smaller parts are a little rough/oversize, especially when compared to a kit like the new GWH 1/144 Avro Vulcan! I had a problem with the decals, which I also experienced with two other sets of laser decals from Old Models - they sometimes tended to fold/peal upwards and not stick. I think I have narrowed the problem down to the Micro Sol, which I think might dissolve the decal glue? Anyway, Micro Set works fine. As usual, the photos reveal a multitude of sins! Oh well, nice to have this surprisingly big airliner alongside my more modern ones. It's also such a beautiful, classic design I think! Cheers for now,Ian Edited April 1, 2015 by IanW 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 That's really lovely. And I like the visual pun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufthansi_63 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Great work and we are all sinners;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Beautiful airliner indeed. Have been tempted to do the TEAL DC-8. In 1/144, I do admire the prop work, and especially the wire antennas. What did you use for those? That's really lovely. And I like the visual pun I love a pun, but have missed this one ( and I hate to miss one ). If I don't come back within 24 hours and say "I got it" could you enlighten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very nice model, I am putting together a TAA (Australia) version right now! Without googling it, I always thought it was Tasman Empire Airways Ltd - New Zealand, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanW Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Aarghh, you are right "Tasman" it is! What a stupid mistake to make, don't know what I was thinking! Thanks for the heads-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 OK, I got it! The colour and name TEAL. Nothing like a good nights' sleep. She looks even better in the daylight. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very well done this classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 That is a lovely DC-6. There is nothing better than a classic airliner in a cheatline scheme. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very nice indeed. As John said, can't beat a classic especially with a cheatline. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very nice build of a special bird. Like it! Thanks for posting. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A real beauty.I like the color scheme. Great job on that kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 What a great little surprise - really great work which you must be very proud to share here. I love the choice of livery too. You have done the manufacturer good justice here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Now that is an airliner scheme I can really go. So much so, I think I just found a NEED. Excellent job btw. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 lovely job, what a beauty, thats what you call a real airliner! well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanW Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Hey, thanks for all the kind comments guys! MikeW, the aerials are just stretched (black) sprue with some dollops of crystal clear for insulators (?). Yep, a DC-8 is on my list too, am waiting for the right-length kit to come out - at the rate we have of new releases, it can't be far away!! Along with a new DC-10! Cheers, Ian Edited April 2, 2015 by IanW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyonjet Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very nice! Could it possibly have been the Roden kit of the VC-118, rather than Minicraft? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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