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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: lcarroll on February 05, 2020, 08:20:31 AM
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I finished this model for our local club Group Build Contest this past weekend. It's a fairly old Kit which was released in 1972 and I wouldn't recommend it to a novice or inexperienced model builder, I fought with it from the beginning! I really enjoy the "Yellow Wings" period of early aviation and now have two of the period aircraft in my collection. Despite it's many "warts" this one won the members votes for contest winner, I was shocked.
The model has a scratch built cockpit, was finished in mixed Tamiya acrylics, and the decals are from "Yellow Wings". The main reference for the Build was the American National Aviation and Space Museum website, they have the last survivor on display. It is modeled very clean as were the originals, I'd like to say the white object on the port lower wing is a polishing cloth left behind by the servicing crew however it's actually a bit of styrofoam from it's transport container that I failed to notice while taking the photos. :-[ :-[ :-[
Hope you like her, for my part I'm just excited to get back to my Halberstadt!
(https://i.imgur.com/MCPiJpD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iNygOgW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ELcHWVf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5hyjJmt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TlGd3fN.jpg)
Cheers,
Lance
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That is a lovely build, Lance. Well done!
;) :)
vB
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I once owned this kit and so have an Idea on just how much work was required to make such a Magnificent Model! Brilliant work Lance!
RAGIII
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That's a superb result Lance,can't beat a yellow wings aircraft.
Cheers,
Dave.
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Really nice, Lance. Is the Akron next?
Richard
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Nice to see a Williams Bros kit done so well.
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Thank you all for the kind comments! Richard, there's no Akron next for this modeller ........ someone recently termed the 1:32 HP 0400 a "Divorce Special", a model of the Mothership would have that pale by comparison! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Wuss!
;D
Richard
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Wow Lance, what a beauty you have created. Did you use Yellow Wing decals or Kit decals. I remember building this years ago and the kit decals fought a bitter battle.
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Wow Lance, what a beauty you have created. Did you use Yellow Wing decals or Kit decals. I remember building this years ago and the kit decals fought a bitter battle.
Juan,
The decals are from the related "Yellow Wings" sheet. Thanks for your comment!
Cheers,
Lance
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What a cool looking airplane beautifully executed! Hats off for bringing this old kit to life!
Andreas
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Wow Lance , very impressive build :)
Terri
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A superb build of a very difficult kit. Great job, Lance!
Peter
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A superb build of a very difficult kit. Great job, Lance!
Peter
Big Ditto to this and all the above and love the choice of Blue !!
Ed
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Thanks for looking in and for your comments All!
Cheers,
Lance
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Wow Lance, what a little beauty! Clean build and great glossy painting.
Those late biplanes are very nice :)
And we want to see now the hangar with airship!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/USS_Macon_F9C.jpg)
Source: wikimedia.org
or at least the section:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8Jsqj2TwpeCRYRtHCoRkPBNhNsgz97prQAiJf4fmJJkf5d5W8BOUPRZNJgQcvMXc1N3FeNw_8UXdHoXBxXzmG5_WohZeq_4wcpPY0G85W_zPoDs)
Source: flyian.net
Cheers,
Frank
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Amazing results Lance. There are many Williams Bros kits on the Shelves of Doom. Yours went straight from the box to beautifully finished!!
Steve
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Thanks for the comments Frank, much appreciated. Yes, Steve, there's no doubt in my mind that the products from the famous Williams Brothers garage of the 60's and 70's flew full circle to garage sales years later with the rest on the infamous shelves of doom of many builders! Their Kits are not impossible however they do make your head ache! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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I am not in the least surprised that the members voted that the best model - it oozes quality in every way. As I would expect from a master builder!
I too have a soft spot for those yellow wings aircraft and the contemporary RAF machines in their squadron markings. That is a very fine model indeed - a mini masterpiece.
Stephen.
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Stephen,
Thanks for your very kind comments. The "between the wars" subjects are very attractive and not just the "Yellow Wings". I would dearly love to try a Silver Wings Demon or Hart, and even their Bulldog or Siskin would be a wonderful subject, they are all such beautiful aircraft. If I could just find one or two at a cost less then a mortgage on my home!! ;) ::)
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful plane. Great paintjob with clear, vibrant colors. A real gem for your collection, congratulations.
Bye,
Manni
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Thank you Manni, very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful model of the Sparrow Hawk. Those yellow wing interwar fighters are truly great.
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Thanks for looking and for your comments. I've noticed how many of our WW.I crowd are attracted to this period's aircraft; such beautiful machines, great colors, and of course Hollywood helped preserve these glamour years of aviation. I hope to do more, makes for a nice break from PC-10!
Cheers,
Lance
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Fantastic work on this model Lance - I just happened to catch it now. Absolutely brilliant. I wondered what you were working on this last while :D
Best regards,
Gary
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That's a great subject Lance and some beautiful work! Hat's off, sir.
BC
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Thank you Brad, it was a bit of a challenge but like most of the "oldies" it can produce a pretty fine result.
Cheers,
Lance