RCAF 100Th -1/72 Lockheed Lodestar Started 5 Sep 2023

[lastvautour]

Is is about time I posted something on my 1/72 Lodestar. The RCAF received 14 aircraft for use from 1942 to 1948. As with most of my project, I am using pine as a construction materiel.

Lou

[lastvautour]

The main wing is mated to the fuselage but not glued yet. Next will be the engine cutouts. This project will continue into the new year.

[Gearup]

Looks very sturdy. Interesting how the stabilizer sat up on a pedestal and gives it a "T" tail look.

Fraser

[lastvautour]

It sits on top of the fuselage with a fairing to get that look.

Lou

[Gearup]

It gives it a dolphin like profile. 

[lastvautour]

This will be it for this year. I hope to have it done by the end of January.

Lou

[Boomerang]

 Looking good Lou.

 Gordon

[lastvautour]

Thank you Gordon.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Engine nacelles are notched to the wing but require some additional shaping.

Lou

[Olli]

Thats looks so good

[lastvautour]

Thank you Olli.

Lou

[lastvautour]

The Lodestar is assembled and sanded but still has some quality control issues found after the initial coat of primer.

Lou

[Olli]

A cream piece, absolutely cleanly built

[lastvautour]

Thank you Olli.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Paint has been applied and decals are printed. I now need some touch ups, the addition of a few bits and pieces.