RidgeRunner Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Morning all! I am happy enough to declare my runner for this GB, the LeO 45 to be built as a 453S (Sauvetage - Rescue) I hope!. This will be finished as a postwar SAR/high-speed transport aircraft of SASM 99 as operated in North Africa. Another reason for wanting to build this is that my younger grandson is Leo! As you will all know this is the kit: The challenge will be getting the engine and cowlings correct as they had Pratt Whitney 1830-67s instead of the Gnome Rhones. If I dont make a start on her at the beginning of the GB I might not make the end! ;). This is a good source for anyone building a LeO: https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/lioré-et-olivier-leo-projects.9017/. I will need decals and will go to Arctic Decals for these once they are drawn? See you all again soon Martin 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Good going Martin! You’ve been threatening promising to build this kit with revised powerplant for a while now, so it’s great to see you declaring your hand here. This will be another great WIP to watch, good luck. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TonyOD Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I'm building that same kit (really, really slowly) over on the MTO III GB so will be pulling up a chair. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 What I need is this book but the seller wont ship to the UK! 3 minutes ago, TonyOD said: I'm building that same kit (really, really slowly) over on the MTO III GB so will be pulling up a chair. Enjoy! you too! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: What I need is this book but the seller wont ship to the UK! For €65 I’d expect him to deliver it in person! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 That's an impressive book, who's the publisher? Anyway welcome to the GB, the kit dates from 1966, its original catalogue number was L391. Good luck with this one Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 @RidgeRunner Does this help with the book? https://www.aviation-bookshop.com/shop/liore-et-olivier-leo-45-tome-i/ Simon is great to deal with too. Know him from my days as buyer with Midland Counties Publications. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 It would if it was in stock @fightersweep ;). I agree, Simon was Phil Camp’s partner in crime on their trips to Indi. It is local to me - I was there last week! I will give him a ring :). Thanks for the heads up! 1 hour ago, TonyOD said: For €65 I’d expect him to deliver it in person! those great French books are always around that price. Martin 49 minutes ago, Wez said: That's an impressive book, who's the publisher? Artipresse, Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 55 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: those great French books are always around that price. Yeah I don’t doubt it’s an excellent book, and only volume 1 at that. Short print runs drive costs up I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 I wonder if I would close To what I need with C-47/DC-3 cowlings, resin engines and exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 5 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I wonder if I would close To what I need with C-47/DC-3 cowlings, resin engines and exhaust? See if anyone has any special hobby B-18 kit cowlings also ? Those were based on the DC2/3 airframes. My kit had four different cowling types, only one is used depending on which block of B-18 is built. So somewhere there are three sets of cowlings in spares. https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/4/9/6/207496-44-instructions.pdf You can see the sprue shots here ⬆️ look at sprue “D”. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 That’s a great idea, Dennis.I will put the word out and see :). Thank you. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 My next challenge is sourcing the font for the decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: My next challenge is sourcing the font for the decals! I might have found this on Modeldecal Sheet No.63 ..... It looks pretty close, at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 My target airframe for this build: Noting: 1. the mainwheel "debris guards" 2. no armament 3. under-nose antenna bullet 4. Engines (of course - I've banged on about them already) 5. tail and nose badge - need to find that somewhere Martin 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 44 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: My target airframe for this build: That’s a beauty. Sorry if it’s a daft question but is it RAF? I know sometimes roundel colours get messed with by old film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 No, Tony, it is French, based in North Africa...:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 I'm getting things together slowly.. The Jean-michel Meunier book is now on order and I'm thinking about decals. I think I have the letteringand numbering sorted and now need to work out what badge this is. Any ideas (in red)? I also need an Airfix Dak from which to pilfer the cowlings etc! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michou Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 It is the insignia of the AIA (Atelier Industriel de l'Air) at Maison-Blanche. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, Michou said: It is the insignia of the AIA (Atelier Industriel de l'Air) at Maison-Blanche. Mike You are an ace, Mike!!! Thank you so much!!! I just need to find it now online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I also need an Airfix Dak from which to pilfer the cowlings etc! Someone somewhere who has done a turbo Dak conversion, either the Conroy one or the RR Dart engined prototype that BEA flew for a bit, I recall one of them being done a year or few back. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 A good idea. Thanks Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 10:46 AM, RidgeRunner said: No, Tony, it is French, based in North Africa...:) It's a fantastic example. Shows off the lines of the aircraft beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 10:14 AM, RidgeRunner said: Another reason for wanting to built this is that my younger grandson is Leo! Hopefully one or other of you has a birthday in August too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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