1/48 Lockheed CP-140 Aurora

[jeaton01]

Mucho cool!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[moon puppy]

Next up screwjack actuators for the flaps?
Chris you gotta be proud of this even at this point!

 

[chrispisme]

Next up screwjack actuators for the flaps?
Chris you gotta be proud of this even at this point!

Thanks, yes quite happy with the build to this point.
the instructions included in the C-130 flaps set illustrate how to build the screw jacks (as the instructions say, not included) from thin wire or plastic rod. I’m this far in I can’t not make them right?

 

[paddy]

Have to say i haven't seen rivet decals before but what a great idea, presumably they are just markers ? I have a rivet template but this is a much better idea for curved surfaces...learning all the time

 

[moon puppy]

I’m this far in I can’t not make them right?

I was joking!!!

 

[moon puppy]

Have to say i haven't seen rivet decals before but what a great idea, presumably they are just markers ? I have a rivet template but this is a much better idea for curved surfaces...learning all the time

there are sets for several aircraft out there. Forget the manufacture, I'm sure someone will tell us here soon. I did it on a Bf109 a couple of years ago. Prime it then huge decal sheets of resin rivets and panel lines. Turned out very nice.

 

[chrispisme]

there are sets for several aircraft out there. Forget the manufacture, I'm sure someone will tell us here soon. I did it on a Bf109 a couple of years ago. Prime it then huge decal sheets of resin rivets and panel lines. Turned out very nice.

The "rivet" decals in use here are Archer Fine Transfers (now out of business) but there are a couple of other makers, just google resin rivet decals...?

 

[moon puppy]

Yeah they closed up shop before I got my bumper codes!
HGW is who did the 109 and some others.

BF109G-6 Positive Rivet Decals | AeroScale

HGW has released a positive rivet decal set for Tamiya’s1:72 scale Bf109 G-6

aeroscale.net

 

[chrispisme]

aanndd moving right along...such a shake and bake model...I've finally added the upper fuselage gray (3 shades of FS-36137) a Vallejo gloss coat and I think I can finally put some tires under it

detail work can now begin and maybe soon...decals
Thanks for looking

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Rhino]

Just when you think you can't be any more astounded, The right reverend Chris preaches from the pulpit of amazing model making!

 

[chrispisme]

Haha, Thanks
flaps and wheels attached going to start decals soon

Thanks for stopping by

 

[chrispisme]

I've built up and painted the (technically incorrect but better than the kit) props, (temporarily placed) on the model for an idea of proportions and appearance...I can live with it

and the decals I hope to use;

Thanks for looking

 

[moon puppy]

I just noticed, no winders. How we going to fix that?

 

[chrispisme]

I just noticed, no winders. How we going to fix that?

Be patient my child….

 

[chrispisme]

so, moving right along...gear doors on, some antenna added (more to go) and the decals are finally on, a flat coat or semi gloss at least for the final coat yet to do

looking a little like an airoplane now...
Thanks for looking

 

[moon puppy]

 

[chrispisme]

So the window and doors guy came around and finished the install
I've added the last few things I could think of, It's not true to a prototype merely a representation of a CP-140..in my "striving for mediocrity" kind of way

Thanks to all those who offered help, advice, "likes" or just stopped by for a look

 

[moon puppy]

What did you use for the windows?