Rod The Fixer Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm starting to assemble this kit: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr to make the Chester Special NX 93-Y “The Goon” Source: http://www.pilotspost.co.za A brief history: Built by Art Chester in 1938, The Goon, (Chester named his planes after characters in the Popeye comic strip) was the second plane built by Chester to compete in the National Air Races. His first plane, The Jeep, was a successful racer, but by 1937 it did not have the speed to compete. The Goon was a small streamlined racer that was built tightly around its small but powerful engine. At the 1938 National Air Races, The Goon, piloted by Art Chester finished a close second in the Greve Trophy Race, but he was forced to drop out of that year’s Thompson Trophy Race because of mechanical problems. Pleased with the performance of The Goon, Chester brought it to the 1939 National Air Races where he won the Greve Trophy setting a new record for the race at an average speed of 263.39 miles per hour. The aircraft was used after the 1939 Air Races in a 20th Century film entitled “Tailspin.” A red ring was added around the number 5 on the plane for the film. Bought and sold by several different owners and modified over the years, The Goon was finally purchased by the Crawford Collection in 1991 and returned to Cleveland. Source: Western Reserve Historical Society If you are interested here a video about the 1939 Cleveland National Air Race A quick look inside the box: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Any further information or picture is welcome. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Nice! As a big fan of Art Chester I will be watching closely! There are more pics of the Goon and more about Art Chester in a bookzine called 'The Art Chester Story' by John Caller and John Underwood that pops up on the bay every now and then. Malc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I have the same kit on the shelf, so I'll tag along and take notes. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 This looks an interesting one Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Hi Rod, You mentioned you would like to see any pictures, so these are the relevant Goon pages and the book cover as my post above:- Hope they are useful! Malc. Edited October 24, 2022 by Malc2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Interiors assembled and painted I have only one issue ... the pieces are difficult to manage cause the kit is extremely small and mine hands are too big... 😀 by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Your large hands have made nice work of those small parts Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 At just a touch over 3" wingspan thats tiny! If only someone made it in 1/32 scale........... Malc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Nice, great start too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Kit assembled ... I gave a first coat of primer to highlight the various imperfections, cause the assembly was not without difficulties... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Puttying and re-engraving panels was a bit complicated for me by the size of the kit. After various trials this color, which is a mix between H313 Yellow FS 33531 and H329 Yellow FS13538 (2:1), seems to me quite similar to the original. by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Looks great with the paint on. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Good looking coverage with the pale yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Nice. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Nicely done Rod. Seeing it with a coat of paint applied helps to show the lines of this pretty aeroplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 The kit before a little weathering ... I'm not very satisfied but I tried to do my best ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Looks very nice, Great work. Quite an unusual looking with the undercarriage emerging from the fuselage, guess it is because we're used to seeing them come out of the wings. Will look sleek in flight though, where it counts. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Piccola Bellezza! I hope that means little beauty. Google says it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Piccola Bellezza! I hope that means little beauty. Google says it does. Yes Pete, that means "little beauty" 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Ready for the gallery ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Lovely result Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Wonderful Its a stand out in that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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