ericg Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Modifications and additions · Scratchbuilt instrument panel (then copied in resin) · Modified kit wheels by combining kit hubs with Barracuda cast slotted tyres. · Scratchbuilt Undercarriage legs from brass and plastic (main and tail) · Added brake lines (Scratchbuilt from copper wire) · Modified profile of upper forward fuselage and chin to better match references. · Scratchbuilt rear view mirror · Added RB productions seatbelts · Modified seat with extra panelling · Modified the lower windscreen area to correctly depict the bottom edge behind a panel · Cut out vac formed bullet proof flat panel and replaced it with thick Clear sheet. · Added spark plug wiring from copper wire · Opened up small circular panel behind cockpit to depict missing cover of fuselage fuel tank, along with Scratchbuilt fuel filler cap. · Scratchbuilt waste gate vent on left side of fuselage under forward cockpit. · Scratchbuilt cowl flaps. · Scratchbuilt Pitot tube from brass. Finish and markings All markings masked and sprayed including “Hep Cat” nose art. Small stencil data from the Red Roo decal sheet. SMS Foliage green and white used. Edited June 25, 2019 by ericg Martinnfb, Kagemusha, Old Dog and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnarg Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 That looks like it is a real aircraft, not a model. The weathering makes it come alive. Just amazing. Tnarg Martinnfb and daveculp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Another beaut! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 One of your best I think, mate! Kev Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 That is really good, well done. Looks well-used, but still airworthy. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 You are one gifted modeler, Eric. Fantastic presentation. Sincerely, Mark Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Fantastic! The paint and weathering along with your usual well planted stance of the model (IMPORTANT!! IMHO anyway) It looks like someone took a T-6 and smooshed it all together to make a shorter fatter T-6! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Really beautiful! Weathering is superb! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Awesome work here. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: ... It looks like someone took a T-6 and smooshed it all together to make a shorter fatter T-6! Which is basically what they did. Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adameliclem Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Eric, that's a superb Boomerang. Adam Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Too Cool !! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Looks great! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Hi, From the single picture I succeed in viewing, it looks to be exquisite! However, am I the only one in Europe who has huge difficulties to see the pictures in the thread? Unfortunately, it is not the first time I have this problem with pictures hosted on smugmug... :-( BR T. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 A truly brilliant build and I concur with Kev, one of your best (that I have seen). Great job. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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