dnl42 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I love unusual aircraft, and got this kit as soon as it was released! Markings for only 1 aircraft are provided, for the Sécurité Civile. Draw Decals doesn't have markings for this yet, but here's hoping! Six gray sprues, one clear, and 1 PE fret are provided. Extra bits are provided, perhaps they'll have a 415 MP or 415 GR at some point... This is a limited run kit--fitting and filing will be needed! I did Amodel's HU-16 in the past, so I have a good idea of what I'm in for... I also have their Lancaster and AN-2 in the stash. The PE adds detail as well as replaces some larger plastic bits, like the wing fences and spray rails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Looking forward to this build. If you want other markings, Syhart has a set. http://www.syhartdecal.fr/references.php?lang=ENG&ref=Syhart 912&page=description Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Great selection. I didn't realise this has the parts to build a CL-215 as well. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Kingoalie said: Looking forward to this build. If you want other markings, Syhart has a set. Thanks! The kit's marking, 32, is the most interesting of the Sécurité Civile schemes with its pelican image on the nose. I do see some differences with the kit's marking, so I may yet get the Syhart sheet. While the yellow-red scheme is iconic for this aircraft, my preferences are Alberta in white, blue, and gold, or Aero-Flite, in white, red, and black. 4 hours ago, martin_sam_2000 said: Great selection. I didn't realise this has the parts to build a CL-215 as well. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one. Thanks for pointing that out! I noticed after my 1st post that the cowling and engine are among the parts not used on the 415. Amodel does have a 215 kit, so I suppose the fuselage and decals are the only differences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Returned from a business trip yesterday, and got some building time in. I was immediately worried about the NLG bay: With some elbow grease, the NLG bay went together nicely. And hey, this one appears to be improved over the HU-16 that I did a little while ago as it has some amount of parts locators They did need to be treated as suggestions... Anyway, with the help of my equaling and crossover files, I did get some major assemblies glued up. There's still a lot of filling and filing in store...  Edited July 9, 2017 by dnl42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 There's a lot of empennage on this girl! Replaced the turbo exhausts on the nacelles with thinned Evergreen tubing. The wing and nacelles are only sitting atop the fuselage, but I can now add some Liquid Gravity to move the CG from the trailing edge to 50-60% of chord. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 20 hours ago, dnl42 said: There's a lot of empennage on this girl! Replaced the turbo exhausts on the nacelles with thinned Evergreen tubing. The wing and nacelles are only sitting atop the fuselage, but I can now add some Liquid Gravity to move the CG from the trailing edge to 50-60% of chord. Looking good. Almost ready for paint. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 She's getting there!!! Before that, though: Finish filling and filing the wing Glue on the wing and fill/file the wing-fuselage join. The underwing joint is canyon-like (as was the HU-16). Glue on the nacelles and fill the topside joints and gap at the nose on the underside Add nose weight to balance Paint the interior of the canopy black, mask the exterior, and mount it. I think I'll paint the floats separately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Very nice! I've seen a 72nd model of this kit ... Maybe italeri? Its a cool looking aircraft for sure. Not my scale but the yellow and red really sell it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks! I like 1/144 for larger aircraft, and you're right, the iconic yellow/read color scheme will stand out! RoG has a current 72nd version in markings for Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Heller has a 72nd CL-215; Amodel also has a 215 sharing most of the plastic in this kit... Edit: Hm, the RoG instructions show 215 parts on the sprue, but they don't list a 215 kit. Edited July 12, 2017 by dnl42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) In 1/72 the original Heller kit was a 215 and then they added further sprues for a 415 release. The Revell kit would be the Heller 415 release with better decals. I have both the Heller kits but they only include French markings so you need aftermarket. I have a few Leading Edge sheets. This is just to provide background info. Your build looks good so far. P.S. My favorite scheme is a Newfoundland 215: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:C-GDKW_Canadair_CL-215_Newfoundland_Labrador_(7643777502).jpg Edited July 12, 2017 by RCAFFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Got the wing and nacelles filled and filed and attached. Quite a bit of filling on the bottom. With some good walk-around photos, I was able to see how to inset the nacelles with a micro-chisel to enable them to sit properly atop the wing. Next major step is nose weight--looks like a fair amount will be needed; it weighs about 30g now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 This is coming a long quickly and looking great with the enhancements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks! It is coming along nicely. While I've been polishing the plastic surface, I will be using Mr Surfacer as a primer, followed by Mr Base for a white coat, and then finally that yellow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 About 5g were needed to get it to sit on the step. Also got the wing-fuselage joints filled and filed. I'm really liking Liquid Gravity and Formula '560' for nose weight! The Liquid Gravity flows into very small spaces, and the Formula '560' soaks right in. The glue isn't quite dry in the photo; it will be clear when fully dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Got the canopy painted and mounted, along with the wing fences and 3 of the 5 spray rails. Luckily, the PE is the same thickness as my JLC saw, 0.0065in. I was able to cut slots into the wing and nose, set the PE into the slots, and finally apply thin CA. The last two fences, with the saw-tooth edge are going to be tough. The saw tooth should be completely against the hull with only the solid part below the hull, but they don't quite fit right. They actually fit best if the sawtooth tips are right at the edge, with all of the rail below the hull. Won't look right and won't be a strong joint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Those last two fences are on as to the best of my abilities. I first shaped them until they lay relatively flat against the full. I then held each in place while I tacked the aft end with CA. Once they were each in place, I laid a strip of tape atop the fence and burnished it to hold it tight against the hull, then ran a fillet of Formula '560' along the underside. Let that cure for a day, then removed the tape and cleaned up the stray glue. I didn't attempt to glue to entire fence on with CA as it would have popped off at some point. I'm unconcerned with the other fences as they are inset into tight-fitting slots Now off to paint after I mask the cockpit glass... Edited July 23, 2017 by dnl42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Lost August to a new RV, a 2013 Tiffin Phaeton 36GH, and eclipse chasing. But, I'm back to work now, and am getting her ready for the paint shop. Got the props cleaned up and built, the tip floats ready to mount, and cockpit glass masked. The MLG struts and doors have Amodel's usual vague assembly diagram and insecure butt attachments. Since I've seen this play before, I turned to Google to figure out the actual mounting. I also added Albion tubing to hold the strut securely. I'll now attach the rest of the MLG bits to each other--but not the fuselage, yet--once the glue holding the tubes cures. That will be all the plastic. Edited September 2, 2017 by dnl42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Alright, alright, alright! Ready for paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 this definitely looks to be a "some modeling skill required" build. Looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks. Yes, they do require work. But hey, great subjects and good skill building! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Mr Surfacer 1000 airbrushes very nicely! Doesn't solve all problems, though, so some more filling needed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Nice detailing Dnl, I just found a 1/72 CL415 in the stash I had forgotten about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Wow, learned that "Having an RV means no time for hobbies" is all too true... Got back to work, again... Airbrushed Mr Base White to discover the remaining places needing filling and filing love. Finally shot a gloss white (C1) undercoat in preparation for the yellow base color I'm going to use Mr Color FS13538 (C329) and Red (C3) for the airframe. The landing gear and wheel wells will be Aircraft Gray (C73). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 It's yellow! Probably needs another session tomorrow to touch up the base color and then get the floats and MLG doors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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