Started a new project. It will be fairly big so completion estimated to be in 2023.
Lou
This photo should be a dead giveaway. Had to use the old fashion method to spit the vertical tail on my latest model.
Lou
An otter perhaps?
I'll go along with an Otter as well.
Gordon.
Indeed, that tail is distinctive. DHC-3 Otter it is. Its going to be a big model.
Lou
A slow start to a fairly large model.
Lou
Spent a few hours giving my Otter so TLC. Engine cylinders are assembled and glued to the crankcase. A close look at the fins shows sloppy work. I may just do them over if I can't sort them out. I made a jig for drilling the crankcase, so a redo would not be all that hard.
Regardless, the photo conveys the idea.
Lou
I redid the engine cylinders. The fins are much better than the previous attempt. Next pushrods and sump.
Lou
Good looking engine Lou!.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. Better than the first attempt, but then wooden projects allow us to do these things. I have since added pushrod and sump. Next sparkplug wiring.
Lou
I was not pleased with the leading edge profile, so I cut out another blank and will reshape to a better profile.
Lou
Nice detail on the fins. Definitely the hardest part I find is to get a fin that does not look like a screw thread.
Fraser
Thank you Fraser. A tight winding usually gets the screw pattern to a minimum.
Lou
Some progress this weekend. 1/144 to 1/32 comparison.
Lou
That is what is so cool about building solid models. The range of scales are unlimited! Great visual of the two models.
Fraser
Floats are rough cut and bigger than most of my 1/72 models.
Lou
Tail feathers are attached with white glue.
Lou
The floats are rough sanded and wheels are being fashioned from dowels. The floats are bigger than most 1/72 models.
Lou
Today was undercarriage day for my amphibian Otter.
Lou
Test fitting the undercarriage to the floats.
Lou
Lovely looking floats. I like that you have built the amphibious versions. That is a big airplane when sitting on the tarmac . Apparently the pilot eye height on the ramp is similar to a Boeing 737.
Fraser
We had one in Goose Bay in the summer of 1978. My model will be serial 3671. The silver paint will be a problem as my current supply of spray cans are all too bright. I need to find a flat silver and then put on a gloss coat. As to the size, it is indeed a big aircraft.
Lou
It had a great sound too. I may have been due to the augmenter pipes.
Fraser
The fuselage straighteners have been affixed. I am slowly getting the courage to tackle the floats attachment struts.
Lou
I am using .040 in half round Evergreen styrene strips to simulate the corrugated control surfaces. I have a limited supplies, hence I ordered some more only to find they are on backorder. I hope it will not be too long.
Lou
Shortage of supplies seems to be all over. The only local hobby shop near me has a very stark selection of wood and wire.
Gordon
Things will probably get worst before getting better. It is a good thing that I don't rely on for my livelihood.
Lou
I agree that now some supplies are scarce. If I find smaller brass from K&E i buy it. The supplies here in the local shops is spotty and even south of the boarder it seems to be no better. Wood, not a problem....
Fraser
The float struts are glued to the floats and await final shaping. The photo shows them just sitting on the fuselage. The secondary structs and ladders will have to play a part in holding the heavy fuselage in place.
Lou
PS I am told that the styrene strips have been ship and should arrive by Friday.
Corrugating the control surfaces is progressing slowly. I hope I have enough materiel so I can finish it this summer.
Lou
I am once again waiting for additional half-round styrene strips. The upper surfaces are completed.
Lou
Floats are primed and await silver paint. They are bigger than most 1/72 models.
Lou
Finally in the paint booth.
Lou
Painting is mostly done. I made a collage of the painting steps.
lou
A good looking plane. I like the paint scheme.
Thank you Dave.
Lou
Coming along nicely Lou and nearly finished.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. Hopefully, it will be done by month's end.
Lou
Lou, the Otter is looking very good. The RCAF colours look very nice on the model. Although the turbine Otters are very popular here on the west coast, I still remember the round engined versions flying over head back years ago. Lovely sound.
Fraser
Roll out 25 Oct 2023. Just a quick 18 month build but quite enjoyable.
This model is not assigned a number. It is just identified as supplement to the RCAF 100 project.
Lou