Entex 1/200 HK1 Spruce Goose

[LyleW]

Congratulations and enjoy lunch safely! No rush on pictures.

I will! Lunch was chou râpé avec une sauce mayonnaise, steak de yube au fromage, maïs jaune poêlé dans une réduction de beurre.

Okay, I had homemade coleslaw, bologna and cheese sandwich and skillet fried corn. Sounds way better in French, huh?

[Stuart]

Glad to hear you've got your props Lyle!

[LyleW]

Thank you!

[LyleW]

As dreaded, err, promised...here are some pictures. As I said earlier, this was a very easy kit to build, no fit issues to speak of, minimal parts count. The canopy was a bit of a time consumer. Still have trouble getting narrow strips of tape to hold. But, I like this one a lot. I have one more Entex ad may get a Minicraft to see how it compares. Minicraft had one in the TWA livery.....

The first batch is still in the hanger. It was much less windy this morning so.....

[Stuart]

Now that is a great looking build Lyle - I think you got that spot on!

Good work on the canopy!.

[LyleW]

Thank you, Stuart!

[Stikpusher]

Say what you want about Mr Hughes, but his aircraft designs had a style, elegance, and flair all of their own. Lyle, you nailed it on this one! Beautiful work!

[LyleW]

Thanks, Stik. You are right. As big as this thing is, the lines are beautiful and sleek. I also am amazed at how the wings and engine mounts would support that weight. Each engine weighed in at about 3,500 pounds. That is a lot of weight that is "cantilevered" that far out. Around 24,000 horsepower in total and around 800 gallons per hour in fuel. OH, and 448 spark plugs to change.

[Handiabled]

Awesome Lyle!! Congrats on a rather big bird! Hope to see more from your bench soon buddy!

[LyleW]

Thanks! More pieces (24) in the nacelles than the real of the kil! I like ‘em simple.