SPA Modeler

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.

....and, if it being a Williams Brothers kit wasn't enough.... we have photo etch! Yay for me..

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?

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

This will be an interesting build Lyle.

Wow what a project. I know Williams Bros kits can be challenging. Valom just came out with a 1/72 new tool as well.

Medicman71 wrote:This will be an interesting build Lyle.

That, is putting it mildly!

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.

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.

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.

Hmmm...interesting. I will see how it goes. Good advice.