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Title: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on September 05, 2020, 02:44:33 PM
Started this a few days ago. A bit of cleaning up to be done - quite a bit of flash.
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Post by: chriswil42 on September 12, 2020, 04:29:35 PM
Main fuselage and cabin internals completed. Quite a bit of flash on the parts.
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Post by: Haddock on September 12, 2020, 04:54:48 PM
For some unknown reason, the shape of this one appeals to me.
Haddock.
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Post by: cph64 on September 12, 2020, 05:32:16 PM
Some nice detail in the cockpit, with parts you usually have to scratch build.
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Post by: councilman on September 13, 2020, 02:20:28 PM
The cockpit reminds me of a WACO WW2 glider.
Andy.
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Post by: MSea on September 13, 2020, 07:04:26 PM
I see what you mean Andy about the WACO.. When / how did they use this type Chris ????
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on September 14, 2020, 03:05:03 PM
This was the first Sikorsky production machine. The type actually saw service in ww2 in 1945. Apparently ithe first recorded use of the hoist was in Burma. Yes the fuselage looks amost identical to the Waco. I suspect it was modelled on the Waco.
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on September 28, 2020, 03:03:15 PM
Basic fuselage assembled with cockpit.
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Post by: zak on September 28, 2020, 05:35:35 PM
Nice work and interior detail.
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Post by: chriswil42 on October 09, 2020, 01:06:38 PM
Assembly complete - now ready for masking. A fair amount of clean-up was requied on the in,dividual parts. The vacform glazing was a bit tricky, but got there in the end.
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Post by: zak on October 09, 2020, 01:12:47 PM
Looks great.
I must say I am not a fan of Vac form stuff.
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on October 09, 2020, 01:15:58 PM
Looks great.
I must say I am not a fan of Vac form stuff.
Me neither. I suppose it's an issue of short run kits.
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Post by: Haddock on October 09, 2020, 01:30:57 PM
Nice to see I'm not the only one with a mucky cutting mat.
Looking forward to this one.
Haddock.
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: cph64 on October 09, 2020, 05:08:57 PM
Some vacform canopies ae easier to cut out than others. I find the sanding down to be the part requiring most patience and care. Was there a spare with this kit as that's a bonus from some manufacturers?
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Post by: Red Lancer on October 09, 2020, 05:53:26 PM
Vac Form is way beyond me!!!
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on October 10, 2020, 01:38:45 PM
Some vacform canopies ae easier to cut out than others. I find the sanding down to be the part requiring most patience and care. Was there a spare with this kit as that's a bonus from some manufacturers?
Not this one. I have had spares from other manufacturers.
Yes I try to get as close as possible with sharp scissors, then sand. I built this one not the way the instructions suggested. I think the trick is to do it slowly and patiently.
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Post by: councilman on October 10, 2020, 06:18:15 PM
Assembly complete - now ready for masking. A fair amount of clean-up was requied on the in,dividual parts. The vacform glazing was a bit tricky, but got there in the end.
So far so good.
Andy.
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: MSea on October 11, 2020, 02:23:48 PM
You lost me Chris at "slow and patient"
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on October 11, 2020, 03:50:06 PM
Yeah, I have difficulty with that aswell.
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Post by: chriswil42 on October 18, 2020, 02:38:02 PM
Main colours on. Olive drab upper surfaces and neutral grey underneath. Almost ready for decals.
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Post by: zak on October 18, 2020, 03:33:37 PM
Getting there.
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Post by: Bigkev on October 18, 2020, 03:52:15 PM
Hi Chris,
Coming along nicely.
Look forward to the finished item.
Bigkev
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on October 19, 2020, 04:02:14 PM
Well here it is. The finishing touches didn't take too long. Only four decals to put on.
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Post by: cph64 on October 19, 2020, 04:17:07 PM
Another great helo, well done.
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Post by: Haddock on October 19, 2020, 04:52:57 PM
Nice model!
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Post by: zak on October 19, 2020, 05:35:43 PM
A nice little addition to your growing collection.
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Post by: MSea on October 19, 2020, 08:21:25 PM
How do you do it ?????? another great helo Chris
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Post by: Bigkev on October 19, 2020, 08:32:19 PM
Nice Job, Chris
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: chriswil42 on October 20, 2020, 04:20:09 PM
Thanks for the comments.
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: Bigkev on October 20, 2020, 06:12:51 PM
Deserved though.....
Bigkev
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Post by: Bob C on October 20, 2020, 06:27:10 PM
Another nice one Chris.
Bob c
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Post by: councilman on October 25, 2020, 03:17:51 PM
Assembly complete - now ready for masking. A fair amount of clean-up was requied on the in,dividual parts. The vacform glazing was a bit tricky, but got there in the end.
Looking good Chris,
Andy.
Title: Re: MPM's Sikorsky R4B
Post by: Bigkev on November 04, 2020, 08:14:50 PM
Spot on Chris,
Another winner!
Bigkev