1/32 RCAF CT-134 Started 25 June 2020 Completed 13 September 2020

[lastvautour]

Something a bit different for my 1/32 collection. I have an Ercoupe and will make a stablemate. Pictures to come shortly.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Thing do not get more basic than this. Source is a basswood plank purchased some time ago.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Even in 1/32 scale the Musketeer is not a big aircraft with a wing span of 12.28 inches. The image is on a legal size paper sheet.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Finally assign a bit of time (15 Minutes) by cutting the major components on the band saw.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Contour carving started. Somehow lost my vertical fin so another had to be fashioned in two pieces.

Lou

[Gearup]

How do you get such a crisp cut on the windshield to the cowl while retaining the windshield curves?

[lastvautour]

My method of carving canopies are here http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=234.0 and here http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1555.15

The Charger canopy is a closer fit to the Musketeer's windscreen.

Lou

[Gearup]

Thanks Lou. It was good to revisit that conversation.
Fraser

[lastvautour]

The upper fuselage has been sanded and the wing foil shaping started.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Coming along nicely Lou

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Vertical fin glued and fuselage sanded ready for primer. The wings require much sanding. Lower photos a must in shaping the fuselage.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Undercarriage is copper wire with a wooden fairing. Paint has been purchased.

Lou

[Gearup]

Remarkable workmanship as usual Lou! Thanks for showing the paint supplies. How long do you wait for masking and is the finish sandable.
Fraser

[lastvautour]

I usually sand several coats of primer until most of the grain is gone followed by thick primer coat that needs to dry fully. I then add the lighter colour followed with the darker. I this case yellow will go on first. The black anti-glare and wing walk panel will be last.

Lou

[Gearup]

Thanks
Fraser