1/72 Soviet passenger plane "Stal-7"

[Dave T]

Added exhausts made from brass tubing, twenty four of them.
Made Landing gear doors and attached them.
Made a tail wheel finally.
Fabricated my first ever three-bladed prop and I am satisfied with the outcome. One more to go.

[lastvautour]

Awesome project Dave. Congratulations.

Lou

[Gearup]

Fantastic model!  I have been remiss on commenting on you build, but I have been following your build with great interest. You workmanship is excellent. I like the negative rake cockpit on this aircraft. It is unusual, but I think it was a feature on some early Boeings. The design is very clean looking and your finish really shows the nice lines of the aircraft. Keep up the fine work.

Thanks,
Fraser

[Dave T]

Thanks! I have wanting to carve this plane for a long time.

[buccfan]

First class modelling, looks great, regards Paul J.

[Boomerang]

Excellent model Dave. Well Done.

Gordon

[Dave T]

Just discovered that Russian props ran opposite of American types, so I had to make new ones. Wonder why they don't fly backwards?

[lastvautour]

Very nice props even if they turn counterclockwise.

Lou

[Dave T]

Painting markings and other details.

[lastvautour]

Outstanding David. Always a pleasure to see your finished work.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Terrific model. Excellent workmanship.

Well Done Dave

Gordon

[buccfan]

Excellent model Dave, top workmanship, regards Paul J.

[Dave T]

Thanks, it was a fun project.

[Gearup]

You have certainly built a fine model. Using a diorama base with the passengers really sets the mood for the aircraft in use. Beautiful workmanship.
Thanks,
Fraser

[Dave T]

Thanks Fraser. The figures kind of bring a very obscure aircraft back to life.