Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Halo everyone... well ive not been idle but its just the little things now. I added the crew entry hatch, antenna’s(non rigged), the windows are all filled in with clear window glue, & ive built the two turrets(chin & upper). I will take some photo’s tomorrow when i mount the turrets. That will pretty much be the end of the build im thinking ? But i’ll need to give it a good once over before i decide that ? However im pretty confident this will be RFI over the weekend. Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 5:39 AM, dogsbody said: If I ever get to my Digby, maybe I'll look at getting some aftermarket DC-3/C-47 gear and try that. Chris I'm not sure that DC-3 U/C will fit the Bolo that well, being based on the DC-2 rather than the -3, it may be a bit different, especially looking at the SAC replacements but seeing that they seem just to copy the kit parts, it could be a measure of the kit differences than the actual aircraft. Bolo DC-3 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) “Mo Beastie grànda !” “My Ugly Beastie !” So here she is in all her glory. I will post an RFI over the weekend sometime with more photo’s. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235051587-“mo-beastie-grànda-”-or-in-english-“my-ugly-beastie-”/ Thank you to the Hosts, @Sabre_days, @dogsbody, @janneman36 and everyone else that helped and or offered encouragement early on. Especially when i was struggling with my MOJO issues. Dennis Edited February 23, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I'm liking. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Looks excellent !! Still waiting arrival of a couple I've ordered and can't wait to sniff plastic. Hope mine come up as good as this one. Congrats, Dennis. Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Well done Dennis, that's a super build. Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Beaut... better to say, excellent looking build Dennis! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Saw this in the gallery Dennis. That looks great, a super build of an odd (to my eyes) looking aircraft, classically inter-war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 3:44 AM, stevehnz said: I'm not sure that DC-3 U/C will fit the Bolo that well, being based on the DC-2 rather than the -3, it may be a bit different, especially looking at the SAC replacements but seeing that they seem just to copy the kit parts, it could be a measure of the kit differences than the actual aircraft. Bolo DC-3 Steve. I've rifled through the stash and found the old Formaplane DC-2 vac-kit. I thought that possibly the white metal bits in that kit may be useful, but on inspection, I don't think they would be feasible. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hello Chris @dogsbody... The main H braces, tail wheel unit look to be usable ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 The tailwheel maybe, but not the rest. Way too crude and bent. I had to straighten one of the H's so it looks close to the other. They are of a quite soft material, too. I'm sure they would deform after a while. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Nice to see you persevered Dennis, you must be happy with the finish on that one, I sure like it. Well done that man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 That looks superb Dennis. I really like the paint finish. Well worth persevering with; a lovely inter-war aircraft model. Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 That's a fantastic result Dennis, one to be proud of. Very interesting WIP as well - I loved the old photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 7:40 PM, dogsbody said: I've rifled through the stash and found the old Formaplane DC-2 vac-kit. I thought that possibly the white metal bits in that kit may be useful, but on inspection, I don't think they would be feasible. Chris Dear Chris would like to get rid of your DC2 vacform minus it white metal parts as would love to have the plastic !! @Corsairfoxfouruncle great build on the Bolo and glad to help you out on this one.. cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 5 hours ago, janneman36 said: Dear Chris would like to get rid of your DC2 vacform minus it white metal parts as would love to have the plastic !! @Corsairfoxfouruncle great build on the Bolo and glad to help you out on this one.. cheers, Jan Sure. PM me your address. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Wait! I should warn you that the clear parts have yellowed quite badly over the about 30 years that I've had this kit. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 @dogsbodyNo worry’s i have a vacform machine😉Pm sent.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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