rob Lyttle Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 🌟🌟🌟 MAJESTIC!🌟🌟🌟 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Looking one beautiful bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Chapeau! nice build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Definitly looking good, I have a few of ths to make, much in the same fashion. i just have no whre to put them yet. I only made the XC-69 in 1/72 so far. I'v don a lot of research on the Connie and this looks correct. Are you doing any weathring or leaving her new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 A lovely looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Looks very nice standing on legs!  Håkan  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Been working slowly...today the port side tip tank was completed. She's beginning to take a nice shape wearing her new colors.... Â Â 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Now that the decals are going on, this is really coming alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhawk174 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) What a great job on a difficult kit. The metal work looks wonderful and the scheme should be great. I had the EC-121 started many years ago but I just stalled with all of the trouble it was giving me. Maybe I should just pull it out and start over using your build a s a guide. Thanks so much for sharing. Â Cheers Chris Edited August 12, 2018 by Skyhawk174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 That sounds like a plan, @Skyhawk174Â . You can't just leave it, not after this! I've got the L749 waiting, and I get nervous just looking in the box. But it's encouraging to see that it CAN be done. Â The KLM livery looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Update... Had to go back and correct the location of the NAV lights on each of the tips tanks. They were originally mounted too far aft, so I removed them, made a repair, and drilled a small "seat" for each lens in the correct position. Thanks to my friend Alan for the recommendations and instructions on correctly seating the NAV lights..."school never stops!" Also completed the decal application on the tail, and applied the fuselage cheat lines, cockpit windows, and PE windshield wipers. The large cheat lines were nearly a nightmare, cracking and splitting, even with Microscale decal film applied. They were repaired with some patience and thanks to an extra repair stripe included with the decal sheet. Next step will be to apply the cabin windows, finish up some detail decals, and apply an acrylic sealant before attaching the engines as the final step. Here are the latest pics from the progress..... Â Â 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 That is first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sleek, shiny and superb - really expert work on those metals. Tony  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 This KLM Connie looks superb. I enjoyed the WIP. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 On ‎7‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 4:02 PM, rob Lyttle said: 🌟🌟🌟 MAJESTIC!🌟🌟🌟 I second that!!! All the surfaces look so smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Antennae rigging...pressed and glued two small pieces of thin styrene together, then cut to shape, sanded until smooth, then drilled a small hole for the cables to attach. There are two small drilled holes in the center and port vertical stabilizers to accept the cables when pulled just slightly taught. Â Â 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That Connie is looking great. If I could find one at a good price, I would give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 A work if great beauty in progress here. I do love the look of a classic airliner like this, it'll be impressive at that size, alas, I can only allow myself 1/144 for these larger types. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That Flying Dutchman surely flies really high! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Gorgeous job, exellent silver paint work, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Update...  I made a sort of "jig" on the workbench with c-clamps and spare plywood, some foam rubber, and a clamp to hold the model perpendicular to the floor, so that I could mount the engines to the nacelles, allowing the weight of the resin to press against the epoxy. I'm allowing for curing before placing her back on her gear. This is the home stretch! Attach the props, give her a gentle wash, get her staged, and she'll go to the "Ready for Inspection" forum. Almost home........   Edited August 23, 2018 by Challenger350Pilot 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I like the jig, used to do that between my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Looking lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 SHE IS COMPLETE! And posted in Ready for Inspection.... Â Â Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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