Tutorial Intermediate - Douglas DC-3/C-47 - WWII ID Model

[lastvautour]

Although most USN ID models were 1/72 scale, some of the larger aircraft were done in 1/144. Jeremy and I will make a 1/144 scale version.

Lou


Patterns http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=977&fullsize=1
Plan http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=976&fullsize=1

[Peter]

Your a busy man Lou! After the novice airplane builds are you interested in doing the same with a waterline ship model?

Peter

[lastvautour]

Yes, after these three group builds.

Lou

[High Plains]

Lou, thank you very much. I really appreciate you willingness to provide guidance. If we need to wait until you are done with the other two builds, I'm happy to do that.

I will review the tools that I have. I think I have everything I need to build this.

Jeremy

[Balsabasher]

That will make into a neat little model subject.
Barry.

[lastvautour]

Jeremey, what do you have for tools and wood.

Lou

[buccfan]

You'r in great demand Lou, I think your tutorials will have to be renamed Loutorials. Regards Paul J.

[Balsabasher]

Or how about  'Vatourials' ! great material by any name.
Barry.

[High Plains]

Lou,

I printed the plans and they size out ok.

Tools I have:




• Backsaw
• Coping Saw
• Razor Saw
• Xacto #11 knives
• Xacto woodcarving knife
• Sanding blocks and sand paper
• Chisel (needs sharpening)
• Dremel
• Microlathe (inherited from Dad, don't know how to use it)
• Rasp
• Woodburner
Other misc. tools that I'm not sure are relevant.

Wood I have



• Construction grade pine (2x4's)
• Basswood
• Dowels of various sizes
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Jeremy

[lastvautour]

Thank you Jeremy. Have you printed the plan yet. Note that all measurements given will have to be halved for 1/144 scale. I will be the first to admit I have messed up many, many time before getting the right dimensions. I have the plan ready and think I have enough basswood to do this project. I purchased an 8 foot plank over 20 years ago and am down to the little bits and pieces. My current medium is clear pine.

Lou

[High Plains]

Lou, I printed the rescaled plan you emailed me.

J

[Peter]

Hey Lou,

When you have some time can you email me the plan as well. After the Hampden maybe I'll putter along behind you guys.

Peter

[lastvautour]

Peter, done.

Lou

[Peter]

Thanks Lou

Peter

[lastvautour]

First thing is making the templates. I make more whenever I need them. I have also selected the pieces of wood that I will use. In this case it is all basswood. The templates are glued to cereal box cardboard and once dries I will cut them out using scissors and a hobby knife. I prefer using a hobby knife and a metal ruler to cut the straight parts such as the trailing edge of the wing.

Lou