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Member Projects => Lou's Projects => Topic started by: lastvautour on March 19, 2023, 02:48:05 PM

Title: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra ) Started 18 Mar 2023 Completed 7 Apr 23
Post by: lastvautour on March 19, 2023, 02:48:05 PM
Once completed, the first Electra does not look right. A review of the drawings and comparison with other sources revealed some major flaws. I looked to see if I could correct the faults and found that impractical. Hence a new one is being fashioned from scratch.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra (second attempt) 18 Mar 2023
Post by: lastvautour on March 19, 2023, 02:48:35 PM
New parts block cut and wing is contoured.


Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra (second attempt) 18 Mar 2023
Post by: Gearup on March 26, 2023, 04:39:19 AM
That was fast..

Fraser
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra (second attempt) 18 Mar 2023
Post by: lastvautour on March 26, 2023, 09:13:59 AM
I prioritized the Model 10 with good results. It is almost ready for the first coat of primer. More photos to follow shortly.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra (second attempt) 18 Mar 2023
Post by: lastvautour on March 28, 2023, 02:47:42 PM
The Electra is assembled and sanded as well as having the initial primer coat applied.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra ) Started 18 Mar 2023 Completed 7 Apr 23
Post by: lastvautour on April 07, 2023, 05:06:14 PM
Roll out & April 2023. Number 97 out of 100 total just 3 weeks to complete. Decals are home made and they represent an Electra during WWII.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra ) Started 18 Mar 2023 Completed 7 Apr 23
Post by: Boomerang on April 07, 2023, 08:56:51 PM

Excellent result Lou! Master of the silver finish.

Cheers

Gordo
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra ) Started 18 Mar 2023 Completed 7 Apr 23
Post by: lastvautour on April 07, 2023, 10:25:44 PM
Thank you Gordon. Using black as a base coat for silver works well.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra ) Started 18 Mar 2023 Completed 7 Apr 23
Post by: Gearup on April 10, 2023, 05:09:48 AM
I agree with Gordon. A masterful silver model of the Electra. Very convincing presentation.

Thanks Lou!
Fraser
Title: Re: RCAF 100th 1/72 Lockheed Electra ) Started 18 Mar 2023 Completed 7 Apr 23
Post by: lastvautour on April 10, 2023, 10:20:36 AM
Thank you very much Fraser. The black background make it look better.

Lou
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