indydog Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 What can I say, it's a pig of a kit. Nothing fits, requires about a pound of filler and a case of sandpaper. However, I have prevailed and completed it. Not a contest quality build by any standards, but it will look great in my Seaplane collection. Exhaust drilled out and plastic rod was used to make the stacks. The decals splintered in the water and I lost a few of them. Krystal Klear used for the windows. Rigging done with a product called "Magic Stretch" I found at Hobby Lobby. It's used to make bracelets and has a glossy finish. I wasn't too sure about it at first, but now I think it looks good. I think I should work on my photography next... I suck at that. Oh well, it helps hide all the nasty parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 What a great build Mark, of a subject which is rarely seen. Really striking colour should make this one stand out on the model shelf. Fantastic work and thanks for sharing it, this was a struggle at times but the results make the effort well worthwhile. :( :) Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
desmojen Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Very nice job Indy, that is one super cool looking aeroplane isn't it! :) Jen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bennygmanuk Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Strange plane, but a great result - well worth all the effort B) Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Nice Job Mark, good to see something different once in a while :thumsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Congrats Mark , very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hey that looks really good, from someone who is currently attacking a putty monster I know how you feel. Lookds great :) Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Keeper Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Fine job! Whose kit is that? I had a Ringo kit at one point but sold it. Your photography is fine but you could use better lighting. Have you tried outdoors on an overcast day? hth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys! Keeper: This is the Delta2 kit. I've never seen the Ringo kit, it may be the same. I took those photos in my kitchen. I think I may try outside and use a blue background, the yellow seems a bit harsh. (By-the-way...any of you that have cats know that they love chewing on string. Well, my cat decided the rigging looked tasty, so now I have to redo it!) Edited April 5, 2007 by indydog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Omega One Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 great work indydog!!! congrats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 You really got a nice result. Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I-16 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 That plane looks like it should have come out of Flash Gorden. I read an article about the S-55 as a youth, and couldn't believe something like that could fly. Interesting plane. Nice build! CH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ResinBuilder Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Indy Dog was that your S-55 at the Duneland contest saturday the 5th of May? If it was, you should be proud it looked good! Resin Builder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 Indy Dog was that your S-55 at the Duneland contest saturday the 5th of May? If it was, you should be proud it looked good! Resin Builder :) Thanks.... it was, not quite a contest quality build, but how often do you see one built up? Besides, I like to show people what I've been up to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 WOW!!!! IndyDog, the workmanship is JUST AWESOME and I like it.Congrats on a REALLY beautiul build. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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