LyleW's C-54

Primarily the Revell of Germany C-54 Skymaster in 1/72 scale. But, any c-54 is welcome. Come one, come all.

Date: February 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. But, let's just have some fun and build this classic.
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The Revell photos are interesting, though. I was wondering if this was the kit used for the box art itself, neatly done work. I agree, though, about the usefulness. Even though it is 1/72, camera phones will focus on small details.
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So Lyle... didja get the replacement part yet?
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Yep. They arrived yesterday. I’ve been putzing around on the wings and the Allison engine. Just haven’t had enough give-a-hoot to post on them.

The replacement parts look just like the kit parts, so I don’t think I damaged things on the first attempt. White glue first this time.
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Looking forward to the progress pics and the recovery on the damaged parts Lyle. Hang in there lil' buddy...…. :shoutout:
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Thanks, Joe!
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I think I have proved my believe the instructions are incorrect. Assembled per instructions and part 158 the rod sticks out past the attachment point.

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New parts, assembled as I think the assembly is shown in the next step

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Somebody prove me wrong....But, I did use CA for the tricky parts so I can de-bond if needed....
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I can't comment on whether it's correct or not Lyle as I don't have the kit in front of me- but it does look much better.
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Lyle... that’s how it’s suppose to be assembled. You did good. :shoutout:
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Thanks gents. It is drying until tomorrow. I did use some red tube on a few spots.
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This thing is turning in to a beast. A lot of self inflicted pain, though. If you test fit 10 times, do 15 before you glue anything. Kind of strange for me in that I would test fit pieces and they dropped in perfectly, seemingly to lock as they should. Then when removed to glue in place, the two-year old throwing a temper tantrum comes out. Inserting the interior cylinder was "easy" and it appeared to drop in as it should. . . . cockpit area would not close. Finally got it for the most part. Oh well. I'm having fun, huh?

Notice the brighter light on the right of the wings? That is a new 150w LED bulb in my lamp. Guess I need another for the other side....huh?

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