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[Deleted member 5496]

First time ever two kits on the go. Problem with drying times on the Dakota paint system.

Laurie
Proof it was at Jersey Airport (don't you just love authenticity).



And the kit

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Here is what I have so far constructed.

 

[scottie3158]

Laurie,
A very unusual subject I will follow along.

 

[Richard48]

Hi Laurie.
Interesting aircraft.Never seen or heard of this one.
Rich

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Laurie,
A very unusual subject I will follow along.

Yes it is Paul.

This is my third diorama they are all about 8 feet long so there are many kits.

What I have found fascinating is that kits which you may have dismissed I take on as they fit into the subject of the diorama. Very enjoyable.

Laurie

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Hi Laurie.
Interesting aircraft.Never seen or heard of this one.
Rich

Neither had I Richard. Just trolling around pictures of Jersey Airport in the 50/60 era & there it was. Amazingly some one produces a kit.

Laurie

 

[rtfoe]

That's one cute little kit Laurie, the fact someone actually manufactured it is amazing and will look interesting in your dio.
Speaking of fat little planes I have a Short Skyvan that I'm dying to build when I have time. I'll have a yellow or orange Beetle parked next to it.
I like the pilot you have and the kit does have quite a detailed interior...looking forward to more.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

I'm not too sure about this one Laurie, no Co-pilot, no Flight attendant, no 1st Class seating........what kind of "fly by night" diorama are you doing anyway?? LOL That's a neat little bird you have there.....hope it goes together as good as it looks. Should be a fun little build.

Rick H.

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Woow this is one of the best kits I have ever had to work on. They make life so interesting with holes & gaps to fill.

Keeps you so busy. Even leave off large lumps from parts so that you can test your ability to restore. So exciting

Laurie

 

[Mini Me]

Wow is right.........this is missing half the plastic in the kit. I hope you got it cheap........you'll probably have to buy a couple more tubes of filler to finish this girl off. I noticed it's on a tricycle landing gear....does all the missing bits make it tail heavy? Rick H.

 

[adt70hk]

Very interesting little plane Laurie.

Will try and keep an eye on it.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Wow is right.........this is missing half the plastic in the kit. I hope you got it cheap........you'll probably have to buy a couple more tubes of filler to finish this girl off. I noticed it's on a tricycle landing gear....does all the missing bits make it tail heavy? Rick H.

No just my brain Rick.

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Very interesting little plane Laurie.

Will try and keep an eye on it.

ATB
Andrew

Glutton for punishment. A picture I forgot to include.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks like you’re showing this one who’s boss Laurie. It’s an interesting exercise in retro modelling skills

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Looks like you’re showing this one who’s boss Laurie. It’s an interesting exercise in retro modelling skills

Trying Tim & it is very trying. But so far got on top of the rotter.

Laurie

 

[scottie3158]

Laurie,
Some lovely repair work.

 

[JR]

Impressed with your post layout, you certainly take your time and a lot of effort into posting.
I like the photo of the Airport, with It's Crital galvanized window frames, very Art Deco. Could see Poirot walking across that concrete.

 

[rtfoe]

Glutton for punishment. A picture I forgot to include.View attachment 405925

Hi Laurie, that's supposed to be the engine air vent. On the serious side, good recovery and repair work as the pieces look like they were from a crash site. As for being a tail sitter...no way with all the putty up front. Give your brain a rest you deserve it.

I like the positive commentary you posted on the build of the kit...very reassuring .

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Laurie,
Some lovely repair work.

Thanks Paul. Proof of the pudding when I prime. Actually strange tho. it may seem enjoyed the "renovation".
Laurie

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Impressed with your post layout, you certainly take your time and a lot of effort into posting.
I like the photo of the Airport, with It's Crital galvanized window frames, very Art Deco. Could see Poirot walking across that concrete.

Very nice of you John. Enjoy the posting bit. Spent 50 years in Architecture all part of the art bit.

Hi Laurie, that's supposed to be the engine air vent. On the serious side, good recovery and repair work as the pieces look like they were from a crash site. As for being a tail sitter...no way with all the putty up front. Give your brain a rest you deserve it.

I like the positive commentary you posted on the build of the kit...very reassuring .

Cheers,
Richard

Thanks Richard. yes some bits are positively hilarious. The yoke came in two bits stick & top of yoke. Touched the top bit, where the hands go, with Tamiya cement & the whole thing shrank into a blob of plastic.

Laurie