Oberleutnant Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Bloody hell that is terrible! You are brave to take this one on. If I was a manufacturer I simply wouldn't put that out. Not much quality control! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 If you want a silk purse from a sow's ear, then Moa's your man! The usual impeccable modelling skills on display, and great inspiration for those of us who dare to become frustrated with a "mainstream" kit... Thank you for sharing. Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Moa said: ... "-Little Grasshopper" -used to say Master Sprue- "When the cranes fly towards Middle Earth, it will be time for you to look at the mirrored image of the Styrene Moon on the Liquid Cement lake" Only now I understand... Ah yes, that famous old quote... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, Thom216 said: Ah yes, that famous old quote... Not to mention Master Shaggy's koan: "What is the sound that a part makes when it drops on the carpet?" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 The tail feathers, of course, have the wrong angles where they meet the fuselage, so they needed adjustment: The fuselage is primed, revealing many areas that need attention, as it was expected: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Great skill, patience and perseverance...... I am off to have a whisky to calm my nerves, this model would proper see me off....!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 42 minutes ago, Booty003 said: I am off to have a whisky to calm my nerves, this model would proper see me off....!!! Hum...great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) Landing gear legs and struts and tailwheel fabricated: And now a bit of a proper look at the details associated with the airframe throughout its life: Record: With arrow on fuselage associated with individual exhaust stacks Without arrow on fuselage associated with the more conventional two exhaust pipes underneath the cowl The landing gear legs and associated struts do not have the teardrop fairings where they attach to the fuselage, seen on the plane later in life. As owned by Texaco (bought post-record) Also different types of exhaust stacks, direct individual pipes or two bigger ones coming off the cowl underneath Wheel pants (or not) Small Texaco logo on cowl (or not) Diamond on cowl (or not) No image on cowl (just white stripes) NR7955 registration 7955 registration Mast on fin (or not) Oil cooler under the fuselage Oil cooler on top of fuselage Wind-driven generator (or not) Small mast for induction compass with "merry go around" small device on top (or not) Small teardrop fairings where the landing gear struts attach to the fuselage Venturi Additional lettering, like "Los Angeles Metropolitan Airport" or "National Air Tour, Official Referee" can be spotted on some photos. So watch out if you model this despicable attempt at a kit (or the Planet kit) with this registration, and be sure you got the right features or on (or off) for the given time you are representing the plane. The list above may not exhaust all details, so check photos. I don't see any of the bumps commonly associated with the top of the wing on this or the Vega types, but who knows, could be the photos' quality. Edited August 9, 2018 by Moa to add information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) On 08/08/2018 at 08:51, Moa said: If you would like to have in one kit all the problems you can encounter as a modeler in a lifetime of modeling, this is it. You’re love the extraordinary challenge builds, isn’t it?! Great work @Moa 👍 The clear fuselage is a real gem 😛 Cheers! Edited August 9, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Quite some work you've done with this "strange" kit! Håkan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.P. Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 This is a heroic undertaking. 😊 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Tail feathers glued with metal pins (the vertical stabilizer had to be trimmed at the base too to get at the proper angle, surprise! -not). Nose extension to support the engine and cowl, which should clear the firewall in width by a smidgen: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 You've brought this model a looooong way! It's looking so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 The little bumpies that go on the fuselage where the struts attach are marked and glued on. If you do not like to make the main legs with two Contrail strut sections as was described somewhere above, here is another way: wrap aluminium sheet around an airfoiled section of strut to resemble the slightly wider area that slides on seen in photos: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, Thom216 said: You've brought this model a looooong way! It's looking so good. First clause of the statement: it really feels like a long, long way to Tipperary. Second clause of the statement: hum. We'll see. But thanks for the support! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 2:44 AM, Fredag said: Looks like a super model compared to a Beechnut 'kit'! Or the illegitimate offspring of a Mach 2 and Veeday kit? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 4 hours ago, 72modeler said: Or the illegitimate offspring of a Mach 2 and Veeday kit? Mike Snort!! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 The bumpies on the wing are installed, and the home made landing lights are dry-fitted: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hi Moa. This has come a long way and you have achieved a what is starting to look like a lovely model, albeit with a few extra grey hairs !!! Great work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Landing gear in place: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Hi Moa. This has come a long way and you have achieved a what is starting to look like a lovely model, albeit with a few extra grey hairs !!! Great work All the best Chris You are very kind, Chris. There is so much one can do, but no doubt this is better than the despicable shameless aggregation of misshapen plastic you get. (but really, how do I feel about it? 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Fabricating the wind-driven generator: Get a piece of styrene rod. Make a tail at one end and head at the other: Cut them off: Cut and twist a very small strip of soft metal, glue it to the cone, and then glue the head on: To twist the prop properly, hold the center section with a pair of tweezers for it to remain flat, and twist one side one way and the other side the other way (just like a prop): Attach the mounting stem: The model as it stands today: 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 More whisky required...…!!!! Great work my good man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Great tip about the generator. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Windshield fabricated: And some photos show an earth inductor compass, that looks like that (National Air and Space Museum): So it is fabricated with three disks and a stem: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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