Academy Storch modified to C standarts

[phantom II]

Hello, everyone.
after seeing the beautiful Storch posted by Hood I was convinced to find the pictures of this Academy version I modified to a C standard a few years back. Also my first Eduards photo etch. Hope you enjoy.

I really enjoyed this build since I have such a fondness for this quirky little aircraft. The tiny brass etch was scary but it has now become habit.

Cheers, Christian

 

[Tim A.]

Awesome build Christian! I was hoping Doc's Storch would bring this one out.
I love the paint work and it looks really good on ski's too.

Tim

 

[Iron Mike]

Having seen this build up close and personal, the base does NOT do it justice!

 

[jknaus]

That looks awesome. What did you have to do to make her a C model? Love the cam too.
James

 

[phantom II]

Not much visible actually. Exhaust and extra fuel tank. They also had a higher horsepower engine and most flew with the side panels removed due to engine overheat problems.
I cut out all the little air intakes/vents and added the parts of the engine visible from the front end. I kept the outer panels on so I could maintain my sanity. It's a fiddly model . :S

TTFN. Christian