Radleigh Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks guys, I had to slow down for a bit with modelling but I'm back up to speed, taking stuff into work too to do in between jobs which is a bonus too now, got the Mars up to where it is as it's easier working on them at work than home (too messy sanding). Dry fitted the wings today, my god it's BIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Its getting there Radleigh I want to see it with the wings on just to get a feel of size !! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi Radleigh, I've only just come across this thread. Looking forward to seeing how this one pans out. Having been thoroughly spoiled by Tominari San's Dynavector vacforms I run scared of ID or Combat models kits, but I always like to see how others do it. You've prompted me to buy the CMR resin kit of Phillipines Mars. It should make a nice comparison with F-RSIN's Latecoere 631. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) Guy, I will get a pic soon for you, I will put it against something too.. Joseph, that's a nice model I am also working on the CMR resin Mars while building this. Be nice to see a WIP from you? I will get some photos put up in here shortly. Few more photos taken with my camera at last... Please ignore the air holes and rough surface (the bottom hull section has had quite a bit of P38...! Solid as a rock now though.), it's going to take me quite a while to completely smooth this off and get it to the standard I want, then I'll be adding surface detail... I'm in two minds what to do with the cockpit. Do I cut off a small section and build a cockpit and replace or do I cut out the window apertures and fill with clear parts. I don't think you'll see much of the cockpit. Will have to think about it before I proceed.... Some photos though, taken of a piece of off-cut kitchen worktop. Edited May 6, 2016 by Radleigh 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Good to see you making headway with this again, Radders. Regarding the cockpit - if it were me I'd remove the crown area, detail it, and use the canopy provided. Mask windows and give a good spray. How does the kit cockpit piece shape up? Is it useable? I expect to see this at Telford... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnguylander Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Raiders, if you plan on being in Oshkosh this year, Kermit Weeks has announced that he is teaming up with the owner of one of the Mars' to bring it this year- Great photo op!! https://www.facebook.com/KermitWeeks/posts/1062169947185417 Edited May 7, 2016 by Lawnguylander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Good to see you making headway with this again, Radders. Regarding the cockpit - if it were me I'd remove the crown area, detail it, and use the canopy provided. Mask windows and give a good spray. How does the kit cockpit piece shape up? Is it useable? I expect to see this at Telford... Thanks Tom, I am really enjoying this build, more so than the Hudson. I think one reason why I've not done much on that was because I cut out too much on the cockpit area and can't be bothered to go back and sort it. (another reason why I joined the Mars together as one) I won't make that mistake with this, I will measure 30+ times and cut once on the Mars. Off the top of my head, the clear part was good (It's still bubble wrapped up in a bag). I will dig it out today and have a look, Mrs is off out and I'm tiling but I'm sure I can give myself an hour or two on it.... Radders*, if you plan on being in Oshkosh this year, Kermit Weeks has announced that he is teaming up with the owner of one of the Mars' to bring it this year- Great photo op!! https://www.facebook.com/KermitWeeks/posts/1062169947185417 Would love to go, but I have a zero chance sadly. I will get to Sproat Lake one day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 A lot of careful work done here and the fuselage is nearly there, much respect for the filling and sanding on the keel/bottom. Agree with Tom on the cockpit. It's a big beastie!Best regardsTony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Its getting there Radleigh I want to see it with the wings on just to get a feel of size !! Guy Here you go Guy, and anyone else interested. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm a bit late to the party on this one Radligh,she's shaping up nicly,keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Looking pretty impressive already! Nice to see an AW Argosy coming along as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks John & Joseph Few more photos I hadn't uploaded. Ignore the bits, just a rough coat to check seams. All good bar a few pin holes. I have an update I just haven't had time to sort photos and get them up. These were already done just not online! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It's starting to take shape nicely Radleigh! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 And I keep thinking that the 1/144 Air Craft Models kit that I keep almost starting is too bloody big! I'm waiting for my CMR kit at the moment. Even in 1/144 it'll have a wingspan of 16.7 inches - the Mars is a big beastie even by today's standards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Little update - Lots of filling, sanding, filling sanding.. but the tail is now on. However I'm not happy with the leading edge, it's too chunky so I'm going to sort that out before I go any further, it needs to be more pointed.. Wing spar attached that will be trimmed with a dremel, it's all marked out but I won't touched that until the cockpit is done, cut out and glazing added. Some pics. Edited June 16, 2016 by Radleigh 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Are you going to have the tail surface in one piece or are you going to cut the tail rudder out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Going to cut it out and scratch build a new one, its too bland to leave it. You might be able to see a gap at the bottom, I never glued it for this reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlanketStacker Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 He is mad I tell you maaad! Seriously kudos for taking this on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Good progress Radders, starting to take shape. agree that the rudder needs sorting out. Filling, sanding, rubbing down, repeat....good fun isn't it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Moving along nicely Radleigh 😊 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Joseph, that's a nice model I am also working on the CMR resin Mars while building this. Be nice to see a WIP from you? I will get some photos put up in here shortly. It'll be a wee while before I'm doing any more modelling due to a house move, but I'd like to follow up on your suggestion. It'll be a straight from the box job so probably not much to see. The kit's arrived and I'm looking forward to getting started. I fancy getting my hands on CMR's Marshall Mars for the Sea Blue scheme and possibly one of the Anigrand Convair Tradewinds. I've always thought the Tradewind was a beautiful 'plane aft of the propeller warning line. Edited June 17, 2016 by JosephLalor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 How about soem original reaser Radders - you only need a spare $25000. http://www.ultimateflyingexperience.com/ Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I hope this link works, I think it may be useful! https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/july/29/mars-water-bomber?utm_source=ePilot&utm_medium=Content&utm_content=tts&utm_campaign=160804epilot Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 @Radleigh did you get any further with this beast? I am interested to see more progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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