Author Topic: Answer Model Art AVRO 504K in 1/33rd (Read 6514 times)

NinetythirdLiberator · « **on:** March 01, 2022, 02:17:26 PM »

All,

Here is a new model I'll be starting soon. I've always liked the Avro and the model looks pretty nice "from the box". This will be especially fun since WNW never got around to kitting this old girl!

I won't be repainting this one. Well...maybe the cowling!

More soon...Dan

Alexis · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2022, 02:37:36 PM »

Looking forward to seeing how this one folds up !

see what I did there ! lol

Alexis

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2022, 03:43:52 PM »

That's like a Dad joke only it was funny! Nice one, Alexis.

Got the beginning of the simple cockpit done. As usual, bulk heads are backed with 1/32nd sheet balsa. I need to find some good cockpit shots of this thing. I think it needs some dolling up even though I promised myself I wasn't going to do that...we'll see.

Thanks for looking,
Dan

KiwiZac · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2022, 05:43:25 AM »

Excellent! Eagerly (but patiently) waiting for more updates.

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on March 01, 2022, 03:43:52 PM

I need to find some good cockpit shots of this thing.

Allow me to assist with a bunch of photos by our own Jamo showing one of the aircraft I'd like to build. This is a genuine original that was restored by the late Stuart Tantrum here in NZ and now owned and operated by TVAL. It also happened to be based at my local aerodrome in the 1930s!

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2022, 09:17:49 AM »

Holy Hannah, Zac. Those are amazing. I was just trying to figure out the changes between the front and rear cockpits. Got my answer.

Fan-freaking-tastic.

Thanks, Zac...Dan

KiwiZac · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2022, 04:36:17 AM »

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on March 03, 2022, 09:17:49 AM

Holy Hannah, Zac. Those are amazing. I was just trying to figure out the changes between the front and rear cockpits. Got my answer.

Fan-freaking-tastic.

Thanks, Zac...Dan

I'm just the messenger - full credit to Jamo for sharing his incredible archive!

RAGIII · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2022, 01:40:28 AM »

Excellent start Dan! You should be able to "Doll" up the cockpits to your Hearts desire with those photos as reference!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2022, 02:15:04 AM »

With that info , the sky is the limit !

Alexis

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2022, 03:30:18 PM »

I SO agree, Alexis. I think this model would be a great basis for some crazy detailing (ZAC!).

Here is a bit more on the fuselage. It's a little tricky as the whole thing is one piece and folds over the interior frames. In my case, I don't think I was dead square so the underside surface may need to be cut and then repositioned. No problem, though. You can also see the saw tooth prep for the curved turtle deck too. Looks pretty good so far.

More soon,
Dan

KiwiZac · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2022, 04:27:45 AM »

She's shaping up nicely Dan, bravo! I certainly see room to improve on the basic kit - a very exciting canvas!

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on March 07, 2022, 03:30:18 PM

I think this model would be a great basis for some crazy detailing (ZAC!).

I don't know if this is a threat due to my sharing Jamo's link or something else

Alexis · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:14:58 AM »

Zac is up for the challenge !

Nice work on the fuselage Dan

Alexis

KiwiZac · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2022, 05:24:38 AM »

Quote from: Alexis on March 08, 2022, 08:14:58 AM

Zac is up for the challenge !

Dan may or may not have made me an offer I couldn't refuse...

RAGIII · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:12:28 AM »

Excellent work on the fuselage Dan. As always I look forward to more updates!
RAGIII

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2022, 03:29:56 PM »

Thanks, All...sorry for the MIA report, but I've been putting a 1/8th scale plastic model of my brother in law's 1970 Honda CB750 motorbike and it's been taking all of my time! Nice to get back to a bit of wind and wires and paper...

I got the turtle deck on with a little struggle. I don't know if my fuselage is slightly too wide (a tiny, tiny bit...) but the saw teeth that were made to help adhere the top to the fuselage sides really weren't working to my liking. I ended up cutting most of them off except for about an inch behind the rear cockpit. It all came out in the end but not my best job. The rear fuselage bottom is also kind of funny in that it's just paper and no sheet or strengtheners like the top longeron. It just butt glues to the sides. Again, not what I'd have done had I designed it. But I didn't so there you go! Beggars can't be choosers.

So far, it is looking pretty nice. I'm looking forward to the tails next and then the front and cowling soon.

More tomorrow...Dan

KiwiZac · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2022, 05:53:15 AM »

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on March 22, 2022, 03:29:56 PM

sorry for the MIA report, but I've been putting a 1/8th scale plastic model of my brother in law's 1970 Honda CB750 motorbike and it's been taking all of my time! Nice to get back to a bit of wind and wires and paper...

I was wondering why I'd experienced a feeling of emptiness recently...

Great to see you back at this, Dan! I forget: are you planning a different paint scheme for this?