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1:72 Airfix Douglas Skyraider Direction Help


RudyBob

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Hello,

 

I am working on an Airfix Skyraider and don't really know what the directions are telling me. I have 3 pieces that all look like they go in the same spot. Perhaps one under one of the others.

 

http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit.jpg

 

http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit2.jpg

 

http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit3.jpg

 

I could not insert the pictures but I could the links. 

 

If anyone has built a Skyraider (no matter the brand) what is going on down there? I am prepared to just attach one of the larger covers pictured. The gray one has a bevel

 

 

Thanks for any info

 

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It is the airbrake assembly. I last built a Skyraider in about 1984 and from what I recall one part forms the roof and the other two parts form the airbrake itself. The instructions are not brilliant, but they and the kit are of the time (about 51 years ago). Best of luck with the build and I think you have put this thread in the interwar section rather than post war. 

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That will be the airbrakes. One left, one right and the bevelled one underneath?

There should be corresponding holes in the fuselage. I could be wrong though!

I think dry fitting first, without cement, will show you which goes where.

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6 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said:

That will be the airbrakes. One left, one right and the bevelled one underneath?

There should be corresponding holes in the fuselage. I could be wrong though!

I think dry fitting first, without cement, will show you which goes where.

my thoughts too.

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52 minutes ago, Mr T said:

It is the airbrake assembly. I last built a Skyraider in about 1984 and from what I recall one part forms the roof and the other two parts form the airbrake itself. The instructions are not brilliant, but they and the kit are of the time (about 51 years ago). Best of luck with the build and I think you have put this thread in the interwar section rather than post war. 

Yes wrong forum. Sorry

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Hello,

 

I thought the air brakes were on the sides as pictured. I thought there could be one underneath also. Here are some more pictures if it helps to clarify what is going on

On the sprue are the side air brakes

 

http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit4.jpg

http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit5.jpg

http://104.223.9.243/~jaeonorg/pix/brit6.jpg

 

I hope this helps and Thanks

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Expanding on Mr T’s post part 31 is the ventral airbrake well roof, part 32 is for the closed ventral air brake, sitting over part 31, and part 33 is the open ventral air brake, the bevelled fore part of which rests on part 31.  You’ve then got the side ‘brakes (sorry, I can’t read the part numbers in your image) that fit into the wells moulded into the fuselage sides.

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28 minutes ago, stever219 said:

Expanding on Mr T’s post part 31 is the ventral airbrake well roof, part 32 is for the closed ventral air brake, sitting over part 31, and part 33 is the open ventral air brake, the bevelled fore part of which rests on part 31.  You’ve then got the side ‘brakes (sorry, I can’t read the part numbers in your image) that fit into the wells moulded into the fuselage sides.

I understand now. Thanks to all posters

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16 hours ago, stever219 said:

Expanding on Mr T’s post part 31 is the ventral airbrake well roof, part 32 is for the closed ventral air brake, sitting over part 31, and part 33 is the open ventral air brake, the bevelled fore part of which rests on part 31.  You’ve then got the side ‘brakes (sorry, I can’t read the part numbers in your image) that fit into the wells moulded into the fuselage sides.

 

What he said, it was a long time ago. My other memory of the kit was that it was not a stunning fit, even for the period

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4 hours ago, Mr T said:

 

What he said, it was a long time ago. My other memory of the kit was that it was not a stunning fit, even for the period

No it is not a well formed kit. There is no finer way to learn skills then with a kit that needs work. And I got it for $15 delivered. Modeling is not inexpensive and I enjoy learning

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Never a truer word said. I like to think that my modelling skills have been sharpened by building kits like the Airfix Yak9 and Whirlwind helicopter when younger. Now I am fearless and tackle Magna resins with relish (either I am kidding myself or possibly have strong masochist tendencies).

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While festooned with rivets, a canopy that is a bit too small (if I remember correctly), and the detail parts are simplistic, the basic shape is pretty good. In fact, the kit accurately represents the angle of the vertical fin to the left. Do not try to fix it. See http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2011/10/ad-skyraider-modeling-notes.html

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7 hours ago, Tailspin Turtle said:

While festooned with rivets, a canopy that is a bit too small (if I remember correctly), and the detail parts are simplistic, the basic shape is pretty good. In fact, the kit accurately represents the angle of the vertical fin to the left. Do not try to fix it. See http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2011/10/ad-skyraider-modeling-notes.html

 

I have vague memories of an article that stated that the canopy is also in the wrong position. I've got a couple of these kits and I've been thinking of building at least one but I never managed to find drawings that I could trust. Guess the best option would be to order the book shown in your pages, I see that the second edition is available, delivery to Europe is very expensive but the PDF version at $ 10.95 may be money well spent

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My guess is that Airfix used the original Douglas single-seat Skyraider display model for their kit’s shape. I don’t think I ever seen accurate lines drawings for it and the fuselage station drawing I have has a few misplaced stations in that area that suggest the model drawing is more correct. See https://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-widebody-skyraider-redux.html

 

Unfortunately, I haven’t compared those drawings to the Airfix or Hasegawa kits. However, the Airfix canopy looks wrong.

 

I can help with what’s under the canopy: https://tailhooktopics.blogspot.com/2015/11/whats-under-ad-skyraider-canopy.html

 

I also tripped over the vertical fin article that I did: https://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2017/08/relying-on-museum-pieces-for-accuracy.html

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Great links. I really like the guys sitting in their cockpits. I cut the provided canopy to match what is seen with them open. I see no point in doing any work...however minimal inside then slapping a canopy over it. 

I got a nice cut but the front portion had a crack ( I thought it was just thicker, poorly formed plastic) and it split on the edge. I glued it. It'll do

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