nimrod54 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 This 3D Blitz Model Pilatus is my latest completion. I used a set of Matterhorn Circle decals for the markings and with the exception of some foil belts on the seats and the scratch built aerials everything else was as it comes in the box. It's a bit photo heavy so I apologise in advance and thanks for your patience. Swiss Airforce Pilatus PC-21, A-107 by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr And a final photo alongside my 1/144 scale Patrouille Suisse F-5. by John L, on Flickr 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Love it - great build. Have it too in my stash. How is it to build? And what did you use for the red? Looks spot on for me. greetings from Switzerland,, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 very nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, WildeSau75 said: Love it - great build. Have it too in my stash. How is it to build? And what did you use for the red? Looks spot on for me. greetings from Switzerland,, Michael Thanks Michael, I am really pleased that you like this one. The kit goes together well and builds nicely out of the box with scope for adding some of the missing details if that is your thing. A couple of areas to be aware of are the main undercarriage legs where the numbering is crossed in the instructions. From the outset I felt that the propeller looked as though the blades were reversed with the longer curve section of the blade facing the rear of the aircraft (see photo). I had not fixed the propeller assembly in place at this point so simply removed and reversed the blades, but a better solution could be to remove and add a new locating pin. For the red colour I have used Tamiya's Italian Red (TS-8) from a rattle can Hope that this helps when you get around to building yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 That's a beautiful finish achieved John,a nice rare aircraft too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Great job on a beautiful aircraft. Great paint job you have done here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Really nice, esp` the finish. Looks like a Swiss Red Arrow ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Very smart! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Very attractive model with a great, bold finish! Stylish! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 You have done justice on the Pilatus,which I dare say is the smartest looking Trainer in service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Thanks for all of your kind comments guys they are really appreciated. This kit was a dream to put together requiring just the odd spot of filler, but some of that could have been down to careless assembly on my part. Cheers again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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