Popular Post wallyinoz Posted February 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 This is a Heller 1/72 DC-6 converted to a DC-7C. I started the conversion in 2010 using a contrail resin conversion set. The less said about those expensive mishappen lumps of resin the better, the grotesquely mutilated base kit was further ravaged when I tore all the bits off to start again some 6 -7 years later I talked Neil Gaunt of Aircraft in Miniature in the UK to do some some engines for me and he ended up creating a full conversion set. This set whilst looking much much much nicer was still quite challenging for this hamfisted modeller to complete, made much more difficult because of all of the damage I had caused by removing the previous conversion pieces off and getting the kit bits ready to accept the the new conversion, the hours of filling and sanding were uncountable though to be fair I would not persist for very long putting the whole shebang away for weeks and months at a time. Since I got back from the UK and 2 weeks of hotel quarantine in October I gradually built up steam towards completing a few models. This is not quite done I am toying with doing a bit of weathering and exhaust staining then finishing with a satin clear top coat before I run a couple of HF antenna wires from stub aerials to the fin. I am pausing for a rest and just looking at it now. Way way from perfect but it is close to good enough from a metre. 94 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Nice one. This is really worth of effort you put in it. Even making goof DC-6 from Heller kit is challenge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 The result is spectacular. Nice scheme too. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Crikey what a journey, it turned out well in the end and looks absolutely splendid. Great work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Hello What a nice result here ! Congratulations and thank you for sharing her. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 11 years ?! All I can say is that it was well worth the wait ! Simply brilliant. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 11 years well spent I'd say. I quite like the metal finish areas on your model, they look believably anodized and give the finished model a nicely used look. Add a bit of soot across the wings from the engines and she'll look every bit the workhorse a DC-6 should. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 So when does "11 Years a DC-7C Conversion Slave" Starring Wally get released on Blu-Ray or available for Download? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Outstanding work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 It was worth the effort, what a flawless, fantastic and convincing result !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Lovely build.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Hi Wally. Like others have said, that was 11 years well spent. The result was well worth your perseverance and 11 years isn't that long really. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Wow, that was definitely worth the effort. A very nice finish. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You have a very good looking DC-7C there. White, as is well known, is hard to paint well and you've done a magnificent job there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 11 years! You mean there are some people who finish things earlier than that? You can't rush perfection and that's certainly what I'm looking at here. Well done Wally. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Absolutely gorgeous. I keep contemplating doing such a conversion and this has certainly whetted the appetite! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Well worth the extra work. Glad I never got the contrails set now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 As the old saying goes.........”Rome wasn`t built in a day”. Neither was this magnificent DC-7C and it was well worth the wait. It`s beautiful!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Magnificent 'seven! What is your next 11 year project? Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Excellent. But I hope you'll take your time on the next one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You clearly possess the trait I admire most-sheer bloody mindedness! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 She’s a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 It was worth the effort. Nicely done. Looks flawless. BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenlee Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 An outstanding result Wally- your bare metal effect is absolutely brilliant!! Cheers Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 That is sensational Wal, and built so quickly too😀 Bruce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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