Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando

[LyleW]

The descent into madness continues and the decline is rapid.

Whilst the paint is drying on part of the hull on the Colombo, I dug this one out. I am using this as a guide and "gotcha" list.

https://reviews.ipmsusa.org/review/marm ... a-commando

So far, I've managed to cut out the gear doors and get a wing half together.

[LyleW]

....and, if it being a Williams Brothers kit wasn't enough.... we have photo etch! Yay for me..

[Stikpusher]

Lyle, you’re getting pretty bold in your old age

But I gotta love this subject choice…





Are you going to go with OD or NMF?

[LyleW]

She is a beast! The man who owned the flying service I trained at, gave me my check ride and was a good friend with my dad flew these over the Hump.

https://cnac.org/mulloy01.htm

Sadly he passed away in 2010. Read through this. Interesting guy.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lo ... d=23383804

[Medicman71]

This will be an interesting build Lyle.

[keavdog]

Wow what a project. I know Williams Bros kits can be challenging. Valom just came out with a 1/72 new tool as well.

[LyleW]

This will be an interesting build Lyle.

That, is putting it mildly!

Carlos, I’m not sure what the finish will be. From what I’ve read, it takes a lot of filler around the wing roots... that may influence my choice. I’d love to honor Dick Malloy, though.

[Stikpusher]

Well, if you go with NMF like the photo, gel CA makes a good filler choice. Can be sanded and polished glass smooth, and will not shrink like putties do. Those are some interesting national markings in the photo. I do not recognize them at all.

[jeaton01]

It's best to make a new cargo floor, the kit parts don't fit well. Also, I spread the fuselage on the bottom behind the wing to get a better fit, and to keep the proper contour in the side view. The PE is a nice addition.

[LyleW]

Hmmm...interesting. I will see how it goes. Good advice.