I have selected the Stinson 150 as per the gallery plans. I have also downloaded some other drawings to make it a bit more accurate. A search of the web show the Stinson 150 was subsequently manufactured as the model 108-1, -2 and a large tail -3 version.
Lou
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/normal_Stinson-150-1.jpg)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/normal_Stinson-150-2.gif)
Lou, color scheme ideas here:
http://www.hangar9aeroworks.com/StinsonGallery/108gallery.html
Thanks. I found the site last week and it is wondeful. One of my favorites is the burgundy coloured ships.
(http://www.hangar9aeroworks.com/StinsonGallery/0626.jpg)(http://www.hangar9aeroworks.com/StinsonGallery/3710-Goodyear.jpg)
Lou
Additional research revealed that the plans in the gallery are incorrect in cross section. The dimensions and general arrangement are OK. Check out the shape of the fuselage in this shot.
(http://www.airport-data.com/images/aircraft/small/384/384970.jpg)
Lou
There is a rare metalized version of the aircraft which would limit the colour schemes greatly. However, it looks as if the gallery plans may fit the profile of such an aircraft. If you plan on making one of these beauties, check out the site Mark placed in an earlier post.
Lou
The angles are mostly due to the effect of fabric over stringers. Maybe he did base his drawing on a metal version.
Stinson 108-1.
(http://www.aerofiles.com/stin-1081.jpg)
Here is another one.
I downloaded all the Canadian registered Stinson photos from this site.
http://www.airport-data.com/
Many of the aircraft listed have photos.
Lou
Here's some additional Stinson 108 information which might be of interest:
The attached drawing is from a 1947 issue of Aviation Week magazine, and indicates Stinson also enlarged the tailplane when they went to the big swoopy tail model. Unfortunately, The scan is from a low resolution photocopy, so the dimensions are barely legible. It looks like the tailplane span on the large tail model was 112 inches.
Jeff
There are lots of variations with any plane. I have selected my version but still need to Clip the main wing. I will need further research before doing any more.
Just dropped in to show the progress on the Stinson. The pieces are being test fitted and are not glued just yet. By chance would anyone have the Stinson logo. I can find the old version on line, but alas, the new one is nowhere to be found.
Lou
I may have a photo of a Stinson Logo but it may be the one you're referring to. I'll dig it up shortly and send it. Nice work on the 108.
Cliff.
Thank you Cliff. I await the logo. If you can't find it I found a stensil that will do in a pinch. I have to ink the drawing and scan.
Lou
Lou,
Looks like the Stinson is coming along nicely.
If you're still looking for post-war Stinson logos, attached are a couple I made using Inkscape. They might be useable. I think the later style logos were handed, in that the arrow always points to the front.
Jeff
Thank you Jeff. Yes the arrow is always forward on this one.
Lou
Decals have been printed and now require the addition of the bonder. Just a sneak peak at what she looks like. Someone failed to pay the light bill this month.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/DSCF3502.JPG)http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/DSCF3502.JPG
Lou
Stinson model is completed.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_CF-EZB--.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_CF-EZB--.JPG
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_CF-EZB-.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/CF-EZB-.JPG
Lou
A fine one Lou. I especially like the wing tips.
Thank you Dave.
Lou
Indeed another great model of another era. But Lou could you please describe your method of forming the wing ribbing. I believe there are possibly a number of methods and what you have chosen is probably another unique way that justifies exploring.
Cliff.
This one was a combination of strip of masking tape and sand paper wrapped around a 3/4 inch dowel. I used too heavy a grit of paper on balsa and it took forever to remove the damage to the wood. Next time I will use something around 150 grit instead of 60. The strips of masking were cut 1mm wide and placed according to my drawings. I then worked the sandpaper back and forth and being balsa it did not take long but gave me a very rough surface to seal. I reduced the grit afterwards, but the damage to the surface had already been done. On the Champ I just marked the ribs and sanded to the line. Masking just makes a sharper rib.
Lou
Thanks Lou. Lots to reflect on.
Cliff.