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1/72 Amodel-RVHP Hybrid Kingair


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Hi

This is something I undertook (between other projects) to remedy my mistake of ordering three kits and getting two models not pertinent to the decals I want to use (like my earlier posted Beechcraft Kingair 200) I needed...wanted Kingair 200 kits without wing lockers but got 2 kits with wing lockers. A friend in the know (works on the real ones) a few years ago informed me that the Beech 1900 was built around the same basic plan as the 200 even using the same wing, so I figured I could too. But, being the coward I am, I didn't want to post anything anywhere until I could see if it was possible. This is the result of that marriage, still in progress.

 the multi colored set is the Amodel wing fitted with RVHP engines;

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I had to take a shim out of the center to get a "better" fit

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I also removed a large section of the bottom of the RVHP fuselage to fit the wing

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some final adjustments being made before assembly with, an untouched RVHP fuselage for comparison.

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all stuck together and fairing in under way

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Thank you for looking/ commenting.

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1 hour ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said:

Looks like you experiment worked nicely.

 

So what is the major difference with the wings, I see the flaps look different between the two, is there any other identifying feature

Hi Ray

Detail wise yes, the wings are different shape wise,not. To be more accurate I should use the flaps with the corrugations in them, add a spar strap and remove a lot of the access covers in the bottom of the 1900 wing. I will eliminate the access covers I can using the RVHP wing as a reference. I can make the spar strap (I think) from a piece of .005" sheet plastic or maybe even just a strip of vinyl tape. Otherwise I'm decently satisfied with the conversion right now. Meaning I think I'll be leaving the smooth flap surfaces on...although one never knows...

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  • 3 months later...

The model Kingair is back on the bench, after a break to tinker on some other projects.

flat white base coat;

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just to prove it's not the "other one" both together;

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masking in progress;

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gloss white and gloss blue on now

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Thanks for looking

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5 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said:

Niiiice!  You did great work on this one, especially with the masking.  How did you mask the windscreen?  It's very precise.

Thanks, I can't take much credit for the clear parts or masking, Mika Jernfors @ Arctic Decals supplies vinyl masks for the clear parts and wheels. As well as the masks for the blue and white demarcation. 

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Thanks for looking

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Thank you very much!

I've added the last few details, made up some windshield wipers, pitots and door handles, last few decals etc. and I think I can call it done.

Easy to paint props when they come like this;

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And...backing the Eagle TT-8 up to hook up a tow bar and take it around the hangar to begin loading.

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Ooorrr should these be in RFI?

Thanks for looking

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