32nd_Plastics Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) This was a kit I had anticipated building the year it came out, then other things happened and before I knew it Kittyhawk was out of business. I scrambled to eBay and picked up two kits - a model C and B/D, and got to work on the C, an aircraft model that my father made a career from back in the early 90’s. While many of the parts are beautifully molded and fit great, others not so much. It was generally a struggle to get certain parts to fit such as the cowling and fuselage halves, at least on my example. I read of plenty of prior builds having trouble staying on the front main gear so I used both weights that came with the kit, plus nearly 2 ounces more of lead just between the engine and firewall, a grand total of a little under 4 ounces. I used the Eduard photo etch set for the cockpit in conjunction with the kit instrument decals, the Quickboost Prop hub and blades, and HGW seatbelts and red tags (first time using these). Also, I employed white metal landing gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions to keep things firm with all that weight up-front! Surface finish is mostly Mr. Color paints with Mr. Color gloss clear, and kit decals. Below are the photos and I hope you enjoy and share comments. - Gabriel GM Edited January 1, 2023 by 32nd_Plastics whitt_a, TankBuster, Greif8 and 33 others 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32nd_Plastics Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) ...it's been some 10 years or so since I last posted photos, currently using Smugmug and it appears to be working. Please let me know of any difficulties in seeing the photos, thanks ! -Gabriel Edited January 1, 2023 by 32nd_Plastics Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Super clean work Gabe , pictures look fine 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 That is a very nice T-28. One of my favorite airplanes. I said if I ever won the lottery I was going to buy a real one and have one of the instructor pilots in the squadron teach me how to fly it. I have that kit in my build pile too. Great job! Happy New Year! Ron 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelf75 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 nice work this is a great 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Nice job! I love the scheme you chose. I've had ideas about getting this kit having an affection for the Kitty Hawk stuff and knowing it's all over. 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Very nice work! Ernest 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Beautiful! Ive always had a sweet spot for the T-28 since I built Glen his example. Other than the cowl, super long prop hub, and the near impossibility of trying to position the rear canopy open its a nice kit. I love the resto birds like this that used to fly into Osh Kosh. Well done! 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Very nice build Gabriel - always like the look of the T-28 and your model really does it justice! Iain 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32nd_Plastics Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Thank you, everyone for the nice comments ! GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Beautifully done Gabriel!....that is some super smooth paintwork there, superb finish! Cheer's, Jeff. 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Bellissimo ed ottimo lavoro 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Now that is cool. 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Beautiful work and a great subject. 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha As Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Great job!!! 32nd_Plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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