Clipper Fleetwing Academy 1/72

[VH-WAL]

Not my proudest moment had a few problems getting this together for a friend still I know what to do when I build one for myself.
It is loosely put together as it has to be broken up for shipping to Melbourne hence a few bits and pieces left of, she will sit on a stand.

[tor lives]

Nothing wrong with that one at all Wal.
Nothing better than a classic big Boeing in a classic colour scheme.
TOR
PS: now....how about that Israeli Air Force KC-97

[hrtpaul]

Looks great Wally

[VH-WAL]

PS: now....how about that Israeli Air Force KC-97

who me? not my cup of tea at all I do have plans for my own Strat when I get back from UK though

[Knotty]

Nice job Wally , I have one to do at some stage also . Nothing like a big four engined prop liner. !!

[RayS]

Looks very nice, what did you use for the metallic finish Wal?

[hrtpaul]

Considering I may be acquiring a KC-97L from Graeme, what problems did you encounter Wally?

[VH-WAL]

Looks very nice, what did you use for the metallic finish Wal?

Hiya Ray,

used Tamiya rattle can Silver Leaf and picked out some panels in shades of alclad

[VH-WAL]

Considering I may be acquiring a KC-97L from Graeme, what problems did you encounter Wally?

wing trailing edge is a bugger, do not glue it together and add to the wing as indicated by the instructions ( I read this tip too late and paid the price) rather glue the top trailing edge to the top wing piece and the bottom to the bottom, then join the halves together. I had to do so much filling and smoothing and that silver finish shows every goddam flaw! The engines have an extra cylinder! it looks really odd and has to be ground out. It is really challenging because they are invariably painted silver / natural metal, the fit of parts is ok but not perfect, eg nacelles you have fill, sand ,polish and rescribe (I didn't rescribe for this model life is too short for a "favour" build)

but it is an impressive model, you'll love it on your shelf

[hrtpaul]

Ta for the tips wally