Chief Cohiba Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 All good things come to an end, which is a shame! But on the other hand, even nightmares do end in the morning, and sometimes it's a good ending! As is here! So, as you might guess this wasn't the easiest build, which in this case isn't the kit's fault - in fact it is a rather easy one - or bad instructions, poor material, rusted brass, whatever there may be a reason, but solely the builders own. Maybe it was clumsiness, to many late night sessions, to less time or concentration, whatever; this build didn't go as I wanted. For those interested, it's here: In brief; it's the base model, Eduards PE set, with Montex masks and a Gaspatch Browning. Apart from lost parts galore (ever saved a part from the cat litter box?), I really could have bee a tad more clever in opening the canopy. But, I must say; I'm happy with the result, though it's many flaws, some missing parts, and you might have guessed, historical precision wasn't top of my list. So, here's the pictures: 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 And, a few more pictures of some details: As conclusion; this definitely can be a fun kit to build, so whenever you have the chance - go for it! 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Very nice! J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Fabulous Duck – detailing and finish like a museum model! It's striking to see how similar its basic layout is to its grandpa, the Loening OA-1 (Observation, Amphibian)/OL from 1923: It's not surprising, since Leroy Grumman had worked for Loening, and his new Grumman Company was largely funded by Grover C. Loening. A truly splendid model! Kind regards, Joachim 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 That's a fine result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) It’s a masterpiece. The Gaspatch gun really adds great realism. My only reservation concerns the part removed from your cat’s facility. Did the cat approve of this taking? Edited June 30, 2021 by 28ZComeback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Very nice indeed,great build and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 49 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: ...My only reservation concerns the part removed from your car’s facility. Did the cat approve of this taking? I paid my dues on that, believe me... 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Guys, many thanks for all you nice and forgiving comments! That really pays off all the pumps in this build! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Excellent job on the old Duck ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Lovley work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 A sweet number there. Truly a work of modelling art. I'm liking it a lot. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Oh man, I like it! That's a real beauty Chief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Very nice Duck. You've done a great job with the extra detailing, lovely attention to detail. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Wonderful work on your Duck - like it Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Not the most attractive of aircraft, but you've made a stunning build of it, despite the trials and tribulations, and.........I NEED one .....!! And I NEED someone to kit the Loening !! Rog Edited June 30, 2021 by roginoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, roginoz said: Not the most attractive of aircraft, but you've made a stunning build of it, despite the trials and tribulations, and.........I NEED one .....!! Go for it! It's fun, if you stay away from cat issues and avoid late night sessions (like: "I'll just attach this one more part - Oh, nooooooooo") And yes, it's ugly as a blobfish. But Mr. Hugault (see the first post of the WIP) did a lot to attract me to this. 😉 52 minutes ago, roginoz said: And I NEED someone to kit the Loening !! Rog Let's hope on one of these Resin-Wizards... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Beautiful work Chief, the detail painting is amazingly well done as is the ore shading and overall finish. Was wondering if you managed to punch some discs for your Pup pulleys. If not drop me a line and I'll sort some out for you. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 19 hours ago, RichieW said: Beautiful work Chief, the detail painting is amazingly well done as is the ore shading and overall finish. Well many thanks. A longer build sometimes has the advantage, that it includes a certain amount of a quite well established weathering method, called dust'n'time! 😄 19 hours ago, RichieW said: Was wondering if you managed to punch some discs for your Pup pulleys. If not drop me a line and I'll sort some out for you. Richie In fact I got me some punches, but haven't tested it yet. A few test punches look rather promising. It's one of the next steps i plan, but have some issues in closing the body halves, after having reanimated the entire build. Weekend, hopefully! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I do not really know what you are complaining about: that looks like a very good model with some very fine details. The finish is excellent. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, pheonix said: I do not really know what you are complaining about: that looks like a very good model with some very fine details. The finish is excellent. P Many thanks, sir! 🙂 Well, to be honest I didn't wan't to spell it out directly, but *hint * the canopy cuff sits rather odd, one strut is missing, the canopy itself is quite dull,... I could go for ages, as I guess could do anyone with his one kit after having spent some time building it. I'm happy with it, but it has it's flaws (which, though, I can live happily with). 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Chief Cohiba said: I'm happy with it, but it has it's flaws (which, though, I can live happily with). I'm sure everybody can identify with that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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