Fozzie Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi all whilst having a rest from the Typhoon I thought I would get back to this after visiting my local strip at Redhill, I have had this kit for some six or so years now and she's been started but never got much further than the wings and engine. So without further ado lets get started or back into it. The box art which looks nice. These are the bits I have painted white today when the sun came out to play. I also got these done aswell I wish we had these in a larger scale as I like sports planes. Well that's it for now thanks for stopping by see you soon with another update on this and the Typhoon. Cheers all Clive Uilleann, rafju and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Great work Clive!!!Cant wait to see this one take shape.......... I also got these done aswell I wish we had these in a larger scale as I like sports planes. If you like sport/racers Paul now has the AirShow line of 1/32 Pitts and Christian Eagles:AirShow Pitts from FM&P I also just ordered this one...................its an all new Extra 330 SC from lcaerodesign that comes in 3 LOVELY schemes: Extra 330SC from lcaerodesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Clive Great to see the Big Skyhawk underway. I flown countess hours in the Skthawk's left hand seat including my commercial check ride and she has a very special place in my heart. Looking forward to following you build with immense interest Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Clive Great to see the Big Skyhawk underway. I flown countess hours in the Skthawk's left hand seat including my commercial check ride and she has a very special place in my heart. Looking forward to following you build with immense interest Keep 'em coming Peter Ditto (without the commercial check ride)......are you doing a OOB build, or "personalize" your 172? Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Cool ! I recently added this one to the stash (thanks to our own LSP_Mike). I'll be watching with interest. Hubert Edited March 23, 2015 by MostlyRacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have been looking for the kit. I wish there were more of civilian subjects in 1/32 or larger scale. So, I'll follow along. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleann Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Love this plane! Excellent start. Will follow with great interest! Brian~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Nice! I remember building this kit any years ago for a hobby shop owner. Brings back a lot of memories, good ones at that. Have fun. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi guys thanks for your interest. Brian those kits do look the biz but untilI get back into work they are all out of the question. I'm just hoping my injury heals quickly so as I have some money for models again. Peter I would love to spend some time in one of these I had my first flying lesson in one. Jack it will be OOB but I might paint my own scheme on her. Hubert, Mike, Brian and Wolf Im glad your in for the duration. Well here are a couple of pics of her I have just taped her together to see everything fits nicely, the rear window spar is bent on one side so a bit of attention is needed there also the roof needs a sanding when she finally goes together. Apart from that she looks good to go so its on with the painting of the cockpit and interior, does anyone have any pics of the interior of one of these as I have no idea now to what they look like colour wise inside or fabric colour and design. Thanks all for stopping by and for your interest more soon. Clive rafju 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleann Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I've seen all manner of fabric, vinyl and leather used on the interiors. If there's a particular standard you're after, I sadly, don't know where to steer you. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafju Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hello Clive Looks really great! Thanks for sharing as i've some of these old Nichimo in the stash! including the FA200 Aerosubaru... I'll follow with interest. Thx raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerobat Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Apart from that she looks good to go so its on with the painting of the cockpit and interior, does anyone have any pics of the interior of one of these as I have no idea now to what they look like colour wise inside or fabric colour and design. Clive, I've had this kit in my stash for longer than I care to admit. Here is a few scans from a Cessna brochure on the 1973 Cessna 172 and Skyhawk (172M) referencing the interior and exterior colors. Here is a seat showing the Java Gold vinyl with Java Gold fabric inserts. You can see in the middle photo what the standard interior was like and in the first how the color combinations work. HTH rafju and Hubert Boillot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Woaw ! references bookmarked for my own build. Thank you ! Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 WOW! Thank you very much Aerobat that's the best help from a brochure, I do not suppose you have any reference pics of the engine at all. It is not a well posted subject on google for the original engine as they all seem to have been upgraded since the early 70's and look a lot different from the kits offering. Thank you again for the help. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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