viking73 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks Dutch! The decals are pretty much done. I need to do a little repair work on one end of the cheat line and then she's ready for a clear coat to seal the decals. Then it's fingers crossed as I remove all the window masks. A very nerve wracking part of the build for me... -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hi Gents, It's been awhile but I have made some (slow) progress on my Convair finally. I'm happy to report that the decals are done and she's on her gear! I was pleased to see that when I removed the masks the windows were okay. I seem to have some trash stuck on the inside of some of the clear parts so I hope blowing some air into the fuselage will take care of that - and not make it worse! I still have many small tasks to finish before she is done. I need to add the retraction struts to the gear. Plus I need to make the astrodome for the top. My wooden master is ready so I hope to try it out soon. Then there is the antennas and antenna wires to think about... More soon! Thanks for looking. -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hi, I'm calling this one done! More photos here: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/306763-172-convair-c-131b-texas-ang/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Nice! I just can't remember seeing those fly over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Thanks! I'm sure the 111th was only assigned this one to use as a hack 🙂 -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Derek, really nice work on a fog of a kit! Kudos on the super interesting scheme. You have my respect sir! R/ Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Great job Derek on turning a sow's ear into a silk purse. It looks amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thanks gents, I appreciate the kinds words and for sticking around until this one was completed! What to build next?! So many models, so little time 🤣 -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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