Sasha_Be Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Hi gents! Here I'll try to build V-173 at 1:48 scale from Special Hobby. That's well known and as far as I know ultimate kit of this plane at 48 scale. My build was started at May 2016. I'll try to demonstrate some stages and current state in my next posts. Useful links: Walkarounds: great WA V-173 here at britmodeller (52+33 photos) WA V-173 restauration photos by Bill Spidle (44 photos) WA V-173 at flicr by Bill Spidle(97 photos) Texts: V-173 The Flying Pancake - restoration history @ Vought Heritage Restoration: Vought V-173 @ Air & Space Magazine Vought V-173 Flying Pancake Interior, etc. @ Sprue Bits/Internetmodeller Videos: Vought V-173 Flying Pancake @ YouTube by Jaglavak Military Vought V-173 Pancake Walkaround @ YouTube by Erik Johnston - splendid video walkaround with very interesting comments of Vought Retirees Club members Builds: Very inspirational build here at britmodeller (to my great regret, unfinished) by Jean Pierre Culis-Fery PDFs: Low aspect ratio aircraft @ DG2 Communique Iss#3 vol#1 pgs.16..30 The Flying Flapjack @ Mechanix Illustrated, may 1947 Also, when gathering information about V-173, I got in touch with Mr. Richard Guthrie (ex, V-173 restoration project manager) and Mr. Roger Stites (web-master of Vought Heritage) and they kindly shared some rare photos of V-173 (mostly cockpit and details) and gave permission for their publication. Pardon my probably strange English, 'couse it's not my native language. Edited December 14, 2016 by Sasha_Be added new info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I've got the KH XF5U-1 kit, and might even have this one too, thinking back on it - my memory really is shocking! I'll be looking forward to seeing what you plan on doing with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Hi, Mike! XF5U-1 is next box on my table queue. I plan to build both Zimmerman planes. I have to aplogise for some delay and now here is some pictures/comments. I'll try to fix the situation. First of all few words about kit. It's good enogh comparing to other shortrans. Main issues from my point of view is: 1. Strange surface texture of "big parts" 2. Some fitting problems 3. Entirely fictional cockpit So the main objectives of this project is: 1. Try to recreate the cockpit (nicly visible through the glazing) 2. Try to carefully assembly all the rest 3. Try to paint it yllow (always got a problems with this color) OOB cockpit assembled on the tape Fitting issues of lower glazing part What's done right now Edited July 6, 2016 by Sasha_Be 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Superb work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Richard, thanks! Pilot's seat. Plastic chair has little in common with the original. So I had to do it myself from tamiya epoxy putty. Structure around the seat made from evergreen plastic rods and sheet Fuel tanks made from LaDol stone clay All together Edited July 9, 2016 by Sasha_Be 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Excellenct work!!! Looking forward to see this bird finished!! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Superb scratchbuilding skills here. I have this kit, so will be watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Lovely work so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Beautiful work! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Thank you, mates! (I wasn't shure that i can call Martin mate, but I've take a look at his profile. So I suppouse it's ok). Apologies for some silence. And short update: Pilot seat is almost ready: Some minor parts added: Edited July 21, 2016 by Sasha_Be 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Excellenct work!!! Looking forward to see this bird finished!! I'm afraid that it'll not be so soon, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Call me what you like Sasha, everybody else does! I m loving the way this project is coming together.Do you have any pictures of how you fixed that awful lower glazing fit? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthStrikesAgain Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Wow, impressive work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Do you have any pictures of how you fixed that awful lower glazing fit? Yep. Here it is. 1. Initial state (some gaps, big step between lower part of fuselage and glazing): 2. Fitting Step 1 - added some transverse V-angle for lower fuselage part (glued plastic that pulls together the edges of the fuselage) Step 2 - added some plastic by both sides for eliminating gaps Step 3 - added the lower frame After that - sanding Result - much lower step at bottom, and acceptable fitting on the sides 3. Current state after rough puttying 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks for that, it could prove to be very helpful. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for that, it could prove to be very helpful. You are welcome, Martin! Very short update: Outer tubes made from cooper tube and fitted (not glued). Exhaust tubes themselves will be placed within. Pilot seat almos ready (added seatbelts, all pulleys (?), made light toning): Added some structure behind pilot's seat: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) For almost a month, I did not so much. Scratchbuild the control knob and the corresponding joints and traction: Painted all that stuf in base colors Edited August 20, 2016 by Sasha_Be 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Nice to see this sublime build back on track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Nice to see some more of this getting done. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPGhost Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hi Sasha - Since I have this same kit in my stash I REALLY appreciate not only the build, but the research you provided as well. I really enjoy getting to know each aircraft prior to building them, and researching all the parts and details I can add. You've been really helpful to all of us that have this kit. And all these extra details you are adding are really an inspiration to me. I'm not nearly as good as you are, but you've given me the kick in the pants to get this kit out and start working on it. Who knows, maybe I'll break out the camera and create my very first work here. Thanks mate, appreciate your help! Thom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Martin, Nigel, Thom, thank you all for your worm words and support. Thom, special thanks for the evaluation of my efforts to find the information. I'll be very glad if it will help not only to me. By the way - what camera you going to break? And back to the build now. Made several attempts to scratchbuild pedal unit (not very successfull). Then I realized, that I have some amount of half-staf in my model box. After that work goes pretty faster. Edited August 27, 2016 by Sasha_Be 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha_Be Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Tiny update. Pedals assembled and painted. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Nice amazing micro work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Beautiful detailing! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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