Out2gtcha Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 After a few months shy of 3 years work I finally got this little kit done. This little thing fought me ALL the way tooth and nail. That is not to say its a bad kit, I just made a few blunders along the way, and the build seemed to be cursed. The manufacture of this little kit was very nice, and although hard to get in touch with at times, served me very well, even going so far as to get me a new engine for a separate display (I will finish that one day too) I started work on it in November of 2015, and for anyone interested in getting a kick out of my misery, you an observe here: Icaerodesign Extra 330-SC This is the Icerodesign Exta 330 SC aerobatic aircraft. The little extra is designed for extreme maneuverability, and in the class the pilot competes in with N73KG some of the abilities of the aircraft are utterly amazing. Here is Jeff Boerboon, and N73KG performing at the IAC (International Acrobatic Club sponsored by the EAA; Experimental Aircraft Association) US Nationals back in 2014: It took everything I had to finish this little kit. I mean everything...............every ounce of modeling courage I could summon, and ever single drop of modeling knowledge I had, and some I didn't even have until this model came along. It came about a hairs breath from getting subjugated under my boot, many times, and only a suggestion by our own K1 saved the model. Without any further junk about me destroying this little thing, Here is the little guy, finally finished after all these years, hope you like (bear with me, its pretty pic heavy ): STILL MORE.............. (I know right??) Old Dog, mark31, florin13 and 21 others 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 And a final HUGE thank you to our own Hubert, K1 and all others who helped along the way, contributed and/or just laughed at my misery. Thanks to one and all for following along, and contributing in such a positive way! I could have never made the 2018 US NATs without your help. And just a final two self-horn-tooting pics from the US Nationals in the 1/48 & 1/32nd Civilian, Air Racer Air Taxi Class where it took a second in class with some very nice models in competition: Cheers! Gigant, Fooesboy, MikeC and 21 others 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Absolutely love it. What a contrast to the usual camo stuff we see. I can't express enough how good that is. Steve. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Superb build, Brian! The result of all your hard work is now on show for all to see, and you overcame every obstacle this project threw at you. You should definitely publish this one on the website! Kev Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 What a beauty! Congratulations on the awards they are well deserved. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Great to see something with some color for a change! Glad you won something for it in Phoenix as you deserved it. Really outstanding build and finish. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 That is a beautiful model, Brian, and congrats on the award at the Nats! Well deserved! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 very nice and congrates on your award also you deserve that Mark Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 OMW!!!! That is brilliant. Gobsmacked I am. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florin13 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Lovely bird! After a hard work, well-deserved reward has come! Congratulations Brian! Florin Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Brian, Congratulations on a well-deserved award. It's really a great looking job you've done! Gaz Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Beautiful model, Brian! I was fortunate enough to see it in Phoenix and it looks even better from up-close. Radu Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Picture Perfect. Just wonderful. Sincerely, Mark Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks gents! Phoenix was a hell of a trip, and a lot of fun. The model that won first in the civil class was a 1/48th scale Red Baron P-51, that was VERY well done and deserved to win for sure. I'm just so SO happy to have actually completed this little guy and get him off my bench the hard way (finishing him) VS the easy way (under my shoe). Thanks again for all the very nice comments! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 So happy you received some National recognition Brad. It is obvious by all the pics you posted (& Thank You for that!) that your build is a stunner. Out2gtcha - you bet - you got me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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