The descent into madness continues and the decline is rapid.
Whilst the paint is drying on part of the hull on the Colombo, I dug this one out. I am using this as a guide and "gotcha" list.
https://reviews.ipmsusa.org/review/marm ... a-commando
So far, I've managed to cut out the gear doors and get a wing half together.
Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Lyle, you’re getting pretty bold in your old age
But I gotta love this subject choice…
Are you going to go with OD or NMF?
But I gotta love this subject choice…
Are you going to go with OD or NMF?
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
She is a beast! The man who owned the flying service I trained at, gave me my check ride and was a good friend with my dad flew these over the Hump.
https://cnac.org/mulloy01.htm
Sadly he passed away in 2010. Read through this. Interesting guy.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lo ... d=23383804
https://cnac.org/mulloy01.htm
Sadly he passed away in 2010. Read through this. Interesting guy.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lo ... d=23383804
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
This will be an interesting build Lyle.
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Wow what a project. I know Williams Bros kits can be challenging. Valom just came out with a 1/72 new tool as well.
Thanks,
John
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
That, is putting it mildly!Medicman71 wrote:This will be an interesting build Lyle.
Carlos, I’m not sure what the finish will be. From what I’ve read, it takes a lot of filler around the wing roots... that may influence my choice. I’d love to honor Dick Malloy, though.
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Well, if you go with NMF like the photo, gel CA makes a good filler choice. Can be sanded and polished glass smooth, and will not shrink like putties do. Those are some interesting national markings in the photo. I do not recognize them at all.
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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
It's best to make a new cargo floor, the kit parts don't fit well. Also, I spread the fuselage on the bottom behind the wing to get a better fit, and to keep the proper contour in the side view. The PE is a nice addition.
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Hmmm...interesting. I will see how it goes. Good advice.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..