Mark Strasser Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Latest build. 1/72 Revell kit. Bit of a challenge. Mark DSCN3508 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3507 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3510 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3512 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3513 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3515 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3516 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3518 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3519 (3) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3521 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3522 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3523 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3524 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3525 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3526 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3527 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 It’s nice to see a model that hasn’t been pre-shaded, post-shaded, panel line washed and weathered to within an inch of its life; it looks like it’s fresh from the paint shop, or the crew chief has found a band of “willing volunteers” to keep it nicely bulled up just in case a very senior officer comes along for a snap inspection. I have one of these to build which I intend to do as one of the few operated by RAF Transport Command around the end of World War II; did you encounter any significant problems with construction? I know that there are some errors in the instructions, and that the instructions don’t explain which bits are relevant to which version. I’m not sure whether to do as you have with everything buttoned up and, presumably, the main cabin interior omitted, or to open the doors and have to squeeze in a shed load of ballast in the front baggage hold. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Stunning,absolutely gorgeous.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanfan Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 That's really lovely. Thanks for posting. Regards, Vulcanfan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Great model..........superb finish..........as one of the other co-respondents says.........a nice change from the weathered, post shaded, panel lined wonders...... How did you get the props to work.............a fan or motors ? Well Done, Sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Very nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Tiger331 said: Great model..........superb finish..........as one of the other co-respondents says.........a nice change from the weathered, post shaded, panel lined wonders...... How did you get the props to work.............a fan or motors ? Well Done, Sir Thanks for the encouraging comment. A fan. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I liked it a lot........despite been so clean 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Man, that is the Kate Upton of 1/72 prop transports. Fantastic job. I am green with envy. Need to grab me one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That is gorgeous Mark!! Beautiful paint scheme and excellent paint work. It looks like a well maintained aircraft any crew chief would be proud of. Again, "OUTSTANDING MODELING SKILLS" Mark!! God bless you brother, Steve 🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That's a real beauty, Mark. Hey, modelling community, is it possible to build this Revell kit into a WW2 C-54? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeejeeZ Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Beautiful work there Mark, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggypaul Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Really nice job. Top work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Nice job. You have got much further than mine... I abandoned finishing it it as it just got the better of me and as mentioned in post 2; so it lies in my shed gathering dust. I don't like the idea of the interior to the main cabin with doors open as the thickness of the plastic for the interior skin and then the plastic for the exterior of the fuselage just doubles up the thickness and for me, it spoils the look. Then there is the question of all the main wheel options. IF I ever get back to it I'll just use them as they come. Who is going to know I have used the wrong wheels??? By the way, the windshield framing looks in complete on your fine build. A couple strips or more of white decal stripes will do the trick. Keep up the good work there!:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Lovely! I'd happily cross the Atlantic in it. Via Keflavik and Goose Bay of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Never seen this scheme looking fresh, be nice to see an actual one painted in this scheme. This one is pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Paul J said: Nice job. You have got much further than mine... I abandoned finishing it it as it just got the better of me and as mentioned in post 2; so it lies in my shed gathering dust. I don't like the idea of the interior to the main cabin with doors open as the thickness of the plastic for the interior skin and then the plastic for the exterior of the fuselage just doubles up the thickness and for me, it spoils the look. Then there is the question of all the main wheel options. IF I ever get back to it I'll just use them as they come. Who is going to know I have used the wrong wheels??? By the way, the windshield framing looks in complete on your fine build. A couple strips or more of white decal stripes will do the trick. Keep up the good work there!:-) Completely agree with everything! ' A bit of a challenge' is an understatement as I also gave up and have one of these partly built and set aside as 350-odd parts is just too over-engineered with an interior that can't be seen anyway. If Revell want to put that much effort into the interior detail, then why not give us an alternative clear transparent port side fuselage half, so it can be seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Wow, Mark! This U+IS definitely a challenging build, and you have done quite well indeed. Did you finish out the interior too? Really looks beautiful. Congrats on a job well done! Love the props turning, too. Really adds to the presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I've often considered this kit, yours looks really good so I guess I'll have to buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 1:22 PM, stever219 said: It’s nice to see a model that hasn’t been pre-shaded, post-shaded, panel line washed and weathered to within an inch of its life; it looks like it’s fresh from the paint shop, or the crew chief has found a band of “willing volunteers” to keep it nicely bulled up just in case a very senior officer comes along for a snap inspection. I have one of these to build which I intend to do as one of the few operated by RAF Transport Command around the end of World War II; did you encounter any significant problems with construction? I know that there are some errors in the instructions, and that the instructions don’t explain which bits are relevant to which version. I’m not sure whether to do as you have with everything buttoned up and, presumably, the main cabin interior omitted, or to open the doors and have to squeeze in a shed load of ballast in the front baggage hold. Had issues fitting engines into nasals but with trimming and sanding success was achieved. Not really worth doing interior as not much will be seen. Puts your skills to the test. Good luck. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Superb build and finish, really nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Even i am a big fan of weathering, your Skymaster looks very awesome, bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Very nicely done indeed,....... I have one which is all put together,...... but the constant sanding and filling has made me relagate it to the shelf of doom!! Maybe one day eh. Great job and love the scheme, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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