meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
Just caught up with this build, good stuff!
**** DONE: 1/48 CAC CA-13 Boomerang - Aircraft Nose Art GB.
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Agreed.
parsifal
Colonel
Pete, Im doing the 1/72 Special Hobby version. So far its been challenging, but also rewarding. Im having some difficulty with joining the fuselage halves, and the cockpit bath sits too deep in the fuselage. Thats caused the wing assembly to sit proud of the lower fuselage. Lots of fill and sanding required.
The good side is that the kit appears to be very accurate, and there is a lot of detail included.
ive not had any trouble with the canopy. My engine appears at least as detailed as the 1/48 version, which puts a nice smile on my face.
I really would like to get hold of the reference that you have. Whats the name of the book again, and where did you score your copy. i might look into it....
The good side is that the kit appears to be very accurate, and there is a lot of detail included.
ive not had any trouble with the canopy. My engine appears at least as detailed as the 1/48 version, which puts a nice smile on my face.
I really would like to get hold of the reference that you have. Whats the name of the book again, and where did you score your copy. i might look into it....
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ozhawk40
Master Sergeant
Hi Michael
Wayne's answered that one over on your build thread, but the book is called "The CAC Boomerang" by Richard A. Franks and published by Valiant Wings Publishing. Available direct from the publisher.
Okay, about time to start - don't you think?
Pic 1
Here I added the masks to the canopy. I used Montex masks, which are a vinyl type, rather than Kabuki tape masks. The fit is less than ideal, and not as good as I would usually expect from Eduard. The one advantage though, is that masks are supplied for both the interior and exterior of the clear parts.
Pic 2
Apart from the resin supplied, Special Hobby also provide this nice fret of photo-etch.
Pic 3
This is the Special Hobby parts diagram/ instructions showing the parts for the first sub assembly.
Pic 4
This is the section of the pilots manual that deals with the same area and describes each part.
Pic 5
Parts needed for the first sub-assembly are removed and ready for assembly
Pic 6
This is the side panel. I made a couple of mods to add a circular indent to represent the Hydraulic Pressure guage and carved three slots for the Flap and landing gear indicators. That's items 53,54 and 55 on the pic 4.
Pic 7
Assembly completed, with the exclusion of photo etch part pp20, which appears to be a duplication of the Oil Cooler and Shutter control lever (parts D3 D4), and cutting part pp21 in half as this appears to duplicate the Hydraulic Hand Pump Lever (Parts D2).
I'll put this assembly aside, ready for painting, and move on the next sequence.
Cheers
Peter
Wayne's answered that one over on your build thread, but the book is called "The CAC Boomerang" by Richard A. Franks and published by Valiant Wings Publishing. Available direct from the publisher.
Okay, about time to start - don't you think?
Pic 1
Here I added the masks to the canopy. I used Montex masks, which are a vinyl type, rather than Kabuki tape masks. The fit is less than ideal, and not as good as I would usually expect from Eduard. The one advantage though, is that masks are supplied for both the interior and exterior of the clear parts.
Pic 2
Apart from the resin supplied, Special Hobby also provide this nice fret of photo-etch.
Pic 3
This is the Special Hobby parts diagram/ instructions showing the parts for the first sub assembly.
Pic 4
This is the section of the pilots manual that deals with the same area and describes each part.
Pic 5
Parts needed for the first sub-assembly are removed and ready for assembly
Pic 6
This is the side panel. I made a couple of mods to add a circular indent to represent the Hydraulic Pressure guage and carved three slots for the Flap and landing gear indicators. That's items 53,54 and 55 on the pic 4.
Pic 7
Assembly completed, with the exclusion of photo etch part pp20, which appears to be a duplication of the Oil Cooler and Shutter control lever (parts D3 D4), and cutting part pp21 in half as this appears to duplicate the Hydraulic Hand Pump Lever (Parts D2).
I'll put this assembly aside, ready for painting, and move on the next sequence.
Cheers
Peter
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fubar57
General
A lot going on in a tiny space. I like your approach for the 3 P.E. levers.
Geo
Geo
T Bolt
Colonel
A lot of little parts there. Good start Peter
Crimea_River
Marshal
Looking great as usual Peter.
Goin' great there Peter....
parsifal
Colonel
man that is some detail....nicely done i might add
Angels one-five
Airman 1st Class
You must really have Superhero levels of eyesight to do work like that - I'm getting dizzy just looking at the pics!
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ozhawk40
Master Sergeant
Thanks for your kind remarks, but......
I have cr*p eyesight and shaky hands, but I do have a bloody big magnifying glass and patience! That counts I guess.
Pic 1
Ah..the next stages are to complete the rudder assembly and the instrument panel.
Pic 2 3
Rudder assembly is straight forward. Combination of injected, resin and photo-etch. Job done. Easy.
Pic 4
Instrument panel - different story. The instructions are a bit unclear how these all go together. The side panels are/were angled inwards on the real deal and there is no reference for how high the framework should be glued on the back on the panel. I'll put this step aside until I get to install in the cockpit proper, so I can tweek accordingly.
Pic 5 6
Cockpit side wall breaker/fuse panels and smaller panels are glued down. I'm trusting the instructions here, that they are going to appear in the proper locations through the tubular framework when that gets added.
Pic 7, 8 9
Seat armour plating and head rest are assembled, again straight forward. From the pic of the restored Boomerang, it was a substantial piece of armour protecting the pilot's back. The headrest was a dark brown leather.
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Crimea_River
Marshal
I'm enjoying watching this Peter. Doing a great job.
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Benevolens Magister
Very nice work Peter.
Good work so far Peter!
the good old magnifier is a savior!
Doin' great Peter!
Doin' great Peter!
