Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I have decided to go with a civil subject, the Skymaster. I found a nice local scheme I will try and replicate. The kit Interesting slip added to the instructions Parts still sealed 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Well, I have come up with an issue, the 'civil' version of the kit's landing gear has spats over the wheels (while the box image does not). My intended subject does not have the spats. The other Entexs boxing of the kit is a Military O-2 and comes with the 'spatless' gear parts. It looks like when these kits were moulded they had both types of gear on the sprue and then they cut off the non-applicable parts. T337 on the left, O-2 on the right Interestingly the O-2 instructions are double-sided, giving civil option instructions on one side (that shows the spats on the gear) and military on the other. One option is to build it gear up and on the stand provided I suppose... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Some colours splashed inside, and I used some googled generic interior pictures for a colour guide And assembly started 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Moving right along with more assembly My dodgy alignment jig And with a one of my usual sized builds 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 How many of those P-3s have you built? I feel like I've enjoyed seeing at least 3 or 4 of your Orions over the recent years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 12 hours ago, bianfuxia said: How many of those P-3s have you built? I feel like I've enjoyed seeing at least 3 or 4 of your Orions over the recent years? 7 so far completed, plus the one pictured and another 2 started which are cohabitating on the shelf of doom at the moment 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyonjet Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Hi Ray, really enjoying this build as I've always been fascinated by the Skymaster. Back in 1980, I was working at my local airport and we used to get regular visits by a German one (the owner had an old Rolls Royce car that was kept in our hangar). Anyway, your kit triggered off something that reminded me that I might have one in the stash. After much searching I came across a small box that contained what looks the very same kit, only mine was produced by a company called Eidai. Best of all, it had a companion that is perfect for this G.B.! regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) This is a strange mix of types. Fuselage is an ordinary 336/337, not a T337. Also, fixed gear Skymaster was a 336 not s 337. In general this is looking quite similar with the Airfix kit. I have had a soft spot of the latter since I saw one built by my cousin maybe 8 years old. Cheers, AaCee Edited May 2 by AaCee26 Fixed gear 336 not 337 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Great to see you building something so small compared to your normal subjects Ray. Is this just you showing off a new pair of glasses you've treated yourself to for all this detailed work ? Good luck mate cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rat Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) Looking good so far! Always wondered why Cessna never put one on floats, but apparently, according to some who know more than me (virtually everyone) there is some problem with the engine arrangement, can't remember what. Might have to do with spray hitting the rear prop. Still would be nice to see. Whatever you do, DO NOT subject yourself to their 1/72nd cessna 172, it is probably the best way to incur a year of nightmares. Most of the kit is fine, but the clear parts, especially the rear window, will have you crying yourself to sleep. Edited May 8 by The Rat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Looking good so far. I just received some bits from Shapeways for the armament for a Rhodesian Lynx (converted 337). I have both the Airfix and ARII kits and now trying to decide which one to use for this. Will continue to watch your build for pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 13 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Great to see you building something so small compared to your normal subjects Ray. Is this just you showing off a new pair of glasses you've treated yourself to for all this detailed work ? Good luck mate cheers Pat Cheers Pat, and everyone else! No mate these glasses are a couple of years old now 😎 Though I may have dusted off an old magnifying lamp! I picked it up again this evening and tidied up some of the putty, only to add a little more to try and get the seams looking OK 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Masking done, windscreen refitted and more putty applied 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 I have been tardy with this build (and others), we have been house hunting for the past month. Anyway, some painting, masking, and painting has occurred. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 I managed to finish it to an acceptable standard, I didn't spend enough time sorting out gaps and seams which bit me when I painted it. Decals were from the spares box, some of them caused grief as I had to make up the door and window surround markings from bits and pieces. Happy to get it off the bench, perhaps I will have better luck with the next one. More pictures in the gallery 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Great little beast Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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