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Title: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28/10/21 - 06/06/21
Post by: lastvautour on January 28, 2021, 10:01:19 PM
Template blanks drying. The only 1/144 so far for 2021. The Stratoliner is bigger than most 1/72 WWII fighter.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on March 11, 2021, 08:02:18 PM
I have started in a medium I don't use very often, namely balsa.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on March 15, 2021, 07:10:08 PM
Balsa parts scraped in favour of pine. Major components blocks are cut.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on March 17, 2021, 07:33:17 PM
Pine parts are cut. Wing is shaped and has two inboard engine mount carved out. The remainder is in block form.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: buccfan on March 17, 2021, 10:44:02 PM
Good start Lou, did you have a problem with the balsa? ,regards Paul J.
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on March 18, 2021, 12:38:04 AM
I shave off about 3mm with a swipe of my sanding stick. I have worked with it before but could not get the wing shape. Pine is my backup for everything.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Gearup on March 18, 2021, 11:47:44 PM
I'm also not a fan of working with balsa. Another factor is a small carving block costs more than an entire 2x4 ;)
Just checked here it is $15 bf., bass wood is $8 bf and a pine/spruce 2x4 Works out to about $2 bf. I guess wood is still cheap for our hobby🤷???
Fraser
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on March 28, 2021, 07:34:38 PM
Parts are shaped except for the two outer engines.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 14, 2021, 08:45:57 PM
Every thing is glued with exception of the inboard engine, which will be attached once I am satisfied with the wing fuselage joint.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 19, 2021, 06:39:30 PM
Inboard engines installed.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Gearup on April 23, 2021, 03:09:17 AM
You have really illustrated how to get a good fit with the nacelles to the wing. It seems much better than notching the nacelles.
Fraser
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 23, 2021, 02:38:17 PM
Engine nacelles are always a problem for me. Other members seem to just fit them perfectly while I keep the filler companies in business.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Gearup on April 24, 2021, 02:53:33 AM
 :D
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 24, 2021, 05:41:11 PM
Ready for the primer and first primer coat photos.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Boomerang on April 24, 2021, 08:39:04 PM

Looking good Lou.

Gordon
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 24, 2021, 08:45:15 PM
Thank you Gordon.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 28, 2021, 07:20:20 PM
A switch over to white primer for a smoother finish for the metallic finish to follow.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Dave T on April 28, 2021, 10:54:01 PM
I like this model. Did you use plans from SMM or the-blueprints?
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Boomerang on April 28, 2021, 11:39:24 PM

looking good Lou.

Gordon
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on April 29, 2021, 12:28:19 AM
Thank you Dave and Gordon. I used the blueprint drawings.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on May 01, 2021, 06:44:39 PM
Rustoleum metallic silver has been applied and is dry for handling.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Boomerang on May 02, 2021, 07:43:08 AM
 I like that finish. Excellent.

Gordon
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on May 06, 2021, 06:15:50 PM
Painting is completed and whirly/bladed propellers installed. Cockpit windows are temporary awaiting aftermarket decals. I failed several time in creating my own.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Gearup on May 14, 2021, 03:48:24 AM
Lou, it looks like a polished aluminium sculpture! Well done. I still have to figure out my next project, but it may be a bare metal type.
Fraser
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on May 14, 2021, 10:33:10 AM
Thank you Fraser.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: Dave T on May 14, 2021, 10:56:34 AM
Looks good Lou. Ready to take off.
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on May 14, 2021, 02:14:13 PM
Thank you Dave. Decals have been ordered for TWA.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: buccfan on May 15, 2021, 09:46:22 AM
Very nice Lou, great finish on the silver, looking forward to the finished model, regards Paul J.
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28 Jan 2021 -
Post by: lastvautour on May 15, 2021, 11:53:57 AM
Thank you Paul. I received notice that the decals are in the mail.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28/10/21 - 06/06/21
Post by: lastvautour on June 06, 2021, 09:01:02 PM
Roll out 6 June 2021 in time for D Day celebrations. A long project due to stop and go action on my part. Vintage Flyer Decals provided the markings. An enjoyable build.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28/10/21 - 06/06/21
Post by: buccfan on June 07, 2021, 09:15:12 PM
Another top notch build Lou, the finish on the silver looks excellent, the decals look great, regards Paul J.
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28/10/21 - 06/06/21
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2021, 09:41:37 PM
Thank you Paul. Vintage Flyer Decals are great but need a clear coat as they are very very thin and hard to handle without the coating. Otherwise, I love the depth of colour. I may use them again for my DC-2.

Lou
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28/10/21 - 06/06/21
Post by: Boomerang on June 08, 2021, 03:59:25 AM

Another excellent result Lou. Top finish.

Gordon
Title: Re: 2001 - 2021 - 20th Anniversary 1/144 Boeing 307 Stratoliner 28/10/21 - 06/06/21
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2021, 03:07:10 PM
Thank you Gordon.

Lou
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