LyleW's C-54
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Re: LyleW's C-54
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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Re: LyleW's C-54
So Lyle... didja get the replacement part yet?
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Re: LyleW's C-54
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.
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.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: LyleW's C-54
Looking forward to the progress pics and the recovery on the damaged parts Lyle. Hang in there lil' buddy...….
Re: LyleW's C-54
Thanks, Joe!
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Re: LyleW's C-54
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.
New parts, assembled as I think the assembly is shown in the next step
Somebody prove me wrong....But, I did use CA for the tricky parts so I can de-bond if needed....
New parts, assembled as I think the assembly is shown in the next step
Somebody prove me wrong....But, I did use CA for the tricky parts so I can de-bond if needed....
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: LyleW's C-54
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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Re: LyleW's C-54
Lyle... that’s how it’s suppose to be assembled. You did good.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: LyleW's C-54
Thanks gents. It is drying until tomorrow. I did use some red tube on a few spots.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: LyleW's C-54
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?
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?
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..