flymodel C-47 Skytrain 1/24 scale

A4K · Dec 11, 2012

Hear hear Terry. Some planning gone in for sure.

Matt308 · Dec 11, 2012

Never did I hear of such models until the last 7yrs or so with the exception of structures for railroading and dioramas. Great stuff.

deckape · Dec 12, 2012

Ahoy
Thanks all you fellas I am honored to have a host of good friends around the globe small world no error,, Ok here is the build report for today I joined the rear and forward fuselage units togethyer let dry then i done some burnishing to smooth out the seams as the fuselage structure dries to cure i went ahead and construct the two stabilizers to its assembly is nothing more then a frame with two ribs.. With the framed spar assembly and the connector tabs in place makes a very strong structure. the stabilizer root fairing fillets wewre added to complete the stabilizer assembly.. tommorow i will give the ship a final burnishing do work in the seams and seal them for the finished coats of krylon clear.. Tomorrow i will have the intire fuselage assembly completed and make preperations for the massive wings. But before I turn too on the wings I will do some weathering on the fuselage to enhance the build one thing for certain i am no paper purist I build it the way I like it no complaints so far LOLlllllllllllllllllllll Terry your right these designers who design card kits are pretty well up to snuff with the knowledge of shapes, scale and a lot of research, Here in America there not very many card model designers only a frew , reason being is that the event of plastic and balswood cardmodeling has lost its popularity that once in America it too was popular.

Boats

Tony Hill · Dec 12, 2012

Wow!!! Looking great. Some really delicate touch needed for that I'm guessing?

Paper aeroplanes...who woulda thunk it?

Matt308 · Dec 12, 2012

And I'm guessing Boats makes construction look deceivingly simple.

Wurger · Dec 12, 2012

meatloaf109 · Dec 12, 2012

I made (or tried to) a paper submarine years ago. Boats has real tallent!

Gnomey · Dec 12, 2012

Looks good so far Boats!

N4521U · Dec 12, 2012

That is amazing Boats.
You're a real A&P sheet metal man!

Just thinking...... really thin aluminum, from the paper patterns????? You know pure aluminum like is used in aircraft is a lot more malleable than the alloy stuff from the hardware. I'm thinking too much, my brain hurts like my ear right now.

Great work mate!

deckape · Dec 14, 2012

ahoy
Just finished up on ther fuselage next is the wings I will start on them tomorrow, on the following build report update i have done a little weathering dont want to over do it just enought to show a little wear and tear.. On the following pictures shows the assembly of the tail wheel and the cargo doors they are opperable I placed thread inside the door hings so they can open and close swithout fuse the thought of useing soft wire will be to stro9ng for paper thread works better I went to a toy store toys R us boght a huge bag of solders they look like they might fit inside the plane never tried it yet but i will give it a go and see what happens. Here is the update build report for today.

Boats

Tony Hill · Dec 14, 2012

Ruddy 'ell!!!!!!

Beautiful work mate!

A4K · Dec 14, 2012

My oath that is some fine work Boats... just lovin' it!

Btw, if anyone wants to model this bird ('The Argosy') in 1:72, I have 2 spare sets of Italeri markings for her.

Wurger · Dec 14, 2012

Crimea_River · Dec 14, 2012

Amazing details.

Airframes · Dec 14, 2012

Really starting to look the part now Boats - great stuff.

fubar57 · Dec 14, 2012

Looking right smartly there Boats. I like how it`s built in stages rather than halves. That would be a nightmare in plastic.

Geo

Gnomey · Dec 14, 2012

Great work so far Boats!

N4521U · Dec 14, 2012

For crying out loud......
That is a piece of work!!!

meatloaf109 · Dec 14, 2012

N4521U said:
For crying out loud......
That is a piece of work!!!

Took the words outta my mouth!

Matt308 · Dec 14, 2012

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