2002p51 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 I saw this kit in Hobby Lobby last week and couldn't resist it. That marvelous wooden look propeller is done with the kit decals and a little touch up with paint. Those wire braces are not included in the kit and I wasn't sure how hard it would be to add them but they add so much to the model that they are worth the effort. Turns out these weren't that hard to do but the ones for the wings will be much longer.
Jim B Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Nice looking Stearman. I finished one a little while ago. It was a really nice kit & went together well, but I gave up on the rigging. Just couldn't get it to work. I don't remember the double rigging in front of the cockpit, though. The cross braces, yes, but not those doubles. Good luck with the wing rigging.
2002p51 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) The double wires in front of the cockpit aren't mentioned in the instructions but after looking at several photos of the real plane, they are definitely there. Edited November 17, 2015 by 2002p51
Matt Bacon Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) From what I've heard, this is a lovely little kit, and a real labour of love by the designer. I'm looking forward to getting one when it makes its way to Europe. You're doing a bang-up job on it, too!bestest,M. Edited November 17, 2015 by Matt Bacon
2002p51 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Posted November 17, 2015 Matt, be sure to look at Caracal decals when you get your kit. http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd48063.html
Matt Bacon Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 They look great -- it'd have to be a blue and yellow one, I think! I don't suppose it comes with the parts for a cowl and a Wright engine, does it? I'ld love to do one of these: I've met Vic Norman, and spent a very enjoyable day at the airfield where these hang out. It's also home to Nick Mason's car collection: that was a guided tour to remember! bestest, M.
2002p51 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Posted November 17, 2015 They look great -- it'd have to be a blue and yellow one, I think!I don't suppose it comes with the parts for a cowl and a Wright engine, does it? I'ld love to do one of these: It actually does. I was in a local Hobbytown USA the other day and there was an "airshow" version. Full cowl over the engine and a nice color scheme. Search on-line sources and you might be able to find it.
Jim B Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Well, they are definitely there in that photo. What material are you using for the rigging?
2002p51 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 Well, they are definitely there in that photo. What material are you using for the rigging?Kind of a long story but many years ago I built a multi-media model that had wire wheels that had to laced by hand. The kit included miles more wire than was needed to do the wheels. It's .010" diameter and looks like stainless steel but is much softer and cuts easily. I've been using it for detail stuff for years.
2002p51 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 More progress. Well, it certainly is colorful. Still got a ways to go. The biggest problem right now is that the top wing has a very slight upward bend and so those outboard struts don't reach. I'm letting the central struts dry and then I'll try to figure out some way to pull the wings and struts together. I knew things were going too easy!
Jim B Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for the info. Your Stearman is looking really nice.
peekay Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Looking great! Amazing what a difference your delicate added details make.
2002p51 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 I'm calling it done! You may notice one wire missing from the tail above. I noticed after I shot these photos. It was laying on the workbench right where it fell off and it's back on now. Well, it will never make the grade at an IPMS show but that's okay with me. It was a nice change of pace from cars and it was fun.
2002p51 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 This one was so much fun I decided to do another. This is the air show version we mentioned above. I just happened to see it on the shelf at a local hobby shop and couldn't resist it. Paint is Testors Model Master Light Ivory and all the scallops are kit decals. You can see the main differences between this one and the military version, the full cowling around the engine and the wheel pants. The wings are different too. The military version has large ailerons on the lower wing only while this version has smaller ailerons on both wings.
Jim B Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 More power to, ya! I couldn't properly finish one.
Harry P. Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Nicely done.Possible stupid question: What is that grille-like thing on the upper wing?
2002p51 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Nicely done.Possible stupid question: What is that grille-like thing on the upper wing?No such thing as a stupid question, Harry. That's the gas tank. The instructions called for it to be painted aluminum although some of the photos I saw on the net showed that many had the tank painted the same color as the wing.The instructions for the air show version don't call for the tank to be painted separately.
2002p51 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Posted November 28, 2015 All done. I don't know why, but I had a much tougher time with the rigging on this one.
Jim B Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Very nice! I should send you mine so you can rig it!
2002p51 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Posted November 29, 2015 Very nice! I should send you mine so you can rig it! No thanks!
gerdog Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Looks good. If you like the look of it on your shelf, An IPS show does no matter.
unclescott58 Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Very nice. I just ordered the Aerobatic version from a vendor on eBay this morning.
r60man Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 The very first time I flew was in a vintage Stearman, like the first one. Awesome flight. There was a grasshopper on the wing at take off. He was there when we landed, we never went fast enough to blow him off. Really nice models.
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