Out2gtcha Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 This is my version of the new KHM T-28 Trojan. I have seen several of these built, and all but one have been in this scheme, as I think it is one of the more pretty schemes for the ol girl. The kit is without a doubt one of Kitty Hawks best kit, and all the evidence points to KHM getting better and better with each later release of LSPs. Some observations on the Kitty Hawk T-28 if I may............ - KH did a nice job of fixing the delicate ignition ring, Id LOVE to see that type of engineering continue on all further radial-engine powered KHM kits. It REALLY saves you from having to scratch a new one, with the extra part in the center to help give it strength. - KHM also did a VERY nice job of listening to what most of us want.......... reduced # of open panels. I would love to see this too continue, as I do think the majority of people buying this that DO want open panels will not have an issue cutting their own. This also gives lend to some great fit all around. - Wheels. The OS2U had weighted wheels if I recall correctly, and I would have loved to have seen that on the T-28. The lack of weighted wheels really puts a quite large and heavy plane "on its tip toes" so-to-speak. - Pylons. The armed version of the T-28 had quite a few of them, and thats understandable, but I think the majority of people building this one love it because it is a trainer, which means no pylons. However, the OS2U did have these filled (but needed to have a place in the instructions where it mentioned punching them out before wing assembly) and let you punch out holes as needed, which in the end was a MUCH better solution than having to punch out discs to fill the pylon holes. All that said, this is by far and away one of the easiest OOB builds I have done, and other than having to know you need more nose weight, its a pretty straight forward build, that fits REALLY well, and has all the potential in the world for super detailing if one desires. I tried to keep the weathering so it was no so overbearing but keeping the well used theme going, with enough dirt that could have realistically accumulated on a trainer that saw lots of use/hours. I also realize that bright sun-light is not the ideal picture taking light, but its what I had to work with so hope you find them acceptable. So without further babbling, here is the T-28 built for Glen and KHM that you may see on one of their display tables in the future. Its quite pic heavy so bear with me: MORE....................... Rocat, KAGNEW, mywifehatesmodels and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 EVEN MORE.................. rafju, mywifehatesmodels, Shaka HI and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks again to one and all who stopped in and commented. Cheers! ivanmoe, X15, alain11 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Sweet! Good work there Brian! I am hoping for one to show up for my birthday next week, and if not ...well time to spend a little $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Looks great, Brian! Very nice indeed. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 that's what a Trojan looks like, great build!!! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Turned out really well there Brian, Good work! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Terrific build, Brian! Looks great after all your hard work. May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks guys, very kind. Of course Kev, go right ahead. Im thinking maybe something different next??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 .................... Now for your yellow one.. Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Need more pics fella! Another goodie leaves the bench!! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Need more pics fella! Another goodie leaves the bench!! Tanks man! Good to see ya round the old place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 What a Beauty! neat, tidy, crisp, and clean.....don't get any better. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Brian, very nice work my friend, like i said before, you're WIP will be an example for my future T-28 project. Congrats with this very nice result. Greetz Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Nice Work! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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