CorsairMan Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I am so impressed with this. I wish I could do this sort of thing but I know my limitations for now. Good luck with this project and I hope to see more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 DDC, tourist, CorsairMan, thanks for for kind words. S.C.Williams, yes I decided the markings before starting the project, I think that helped me to choose this model. Here is a picture Thanks again, and see you next post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hello, just some little work..... I added the flaps and ailerons to the wings and prepared them to start painting ......soon...... Then I started working on the main landing gear, first made of plastic But I realised it was going to be very weak, so after thinking a lot I decided to try with metal, in spanish called "laton" kind of bronze (think so) Of course no detail, that is going to be added of plastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I am going to use an old pair of wheels, because I don´t feel able to make them from scratch, I know they are not the same ones as in the real plane, but at least they are the correct size. Ok ok, I know, I have to paint them again...... Hope you like it!!!! See you soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Absolutely amazing build you have on the go here Gato... WOW! Your work with the brass is very good. VERY GOOD. The attention to detail, the work put in, the things I'm learning from just reading and looking at the pictures in your thread. You Sir, are a natural! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackhawk7 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Wow!! Amazing work Gato!! Your work and attention to detail is awesome! Can't wait to see more... Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
InFlames Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_baphomet_00 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) hey gato, what´s going on with the Tucano? I´m following your post closely berst regads from Caracas! Edited February 16, 2010 by the_baphomet_00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tilt Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wow!! Nice bump. I never seen this before. Amazing work. The Tucano is my favorite prop aircraft - and wish there were more kit options available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomTheTomcat Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Amazing project Gato. Muito bom mesmo. Adoro o Tucano ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hi everybody, thanks for all your kind words. I haven`t been able to continue building this little plane because I was moving from one city to another, and all my house was in boxes. On friday I recieved my new house and now I am opening, ordering, cleaning etc, etc ,etc. I expect to start building again as soon as possible and show you the progress. See you soon!!!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) . Edited February 23, 2010 by GATO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) . Edited February 23, 2010 by GATO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ok, here we go again.... I have been very very busy with job and house work, and of course some modelling like transforming this: to this: And also working on another Project, for expositions, this is a bit bigger so I want to make the final model in fiber glass, here the master model: and the real thing well, I have managed to make some little advance on the Tucano landing gear, but not ready yet. Hope you enjoy it and see you soon some soldering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hi Gato, I only just stumbled on this post, but this is some truly incredible work! I've got to go back and read the whole thing. Well done, those landing gear legs are amazing! Craig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 WOW!!! That's just incredible! Your scratch building is fantastic. Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 May I suggest a paint scheme? http://www.airteamimages.com/short-tucano_ZF239_united-kingdom---royal-air-force_173318.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GATO Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all your words!!!! I was thinking on this paint scheme Edited April 28, 2013 by GATO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Wow! That'll look spectacular! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIG Mikkel Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Any more progress amigo? Beautifull as allways Gato! ;) Cheers Mikkel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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