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[Guest]

First time ever two kits on the go. Problem with drying times on the Dakota paint system.

Laurie
Proof it was at Jersey Airport (don't you just love authenticity).

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And the kit

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[Guest]

Here is what I have so far constructed.

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[scottie3158]

Laurie,
A very unusual subject I will follow along.

[Richard48]

Hi Laurie.
Interesting aircraft.Never seen or heard of this one.
Rich

[Guest]

Laurie,
A very unusual subject I will follow along.

Yes it is Paul.

This is my third diorama they are all about 8 feet long so there are many kits.

What I have found fascinating is that kits which you may have dismissed I take on as they fit into the subject of the diorama. Very enjoyable.

Laurie

[Guest]

Hi Laurie.
Interesting aircraft.Never seen or heard of this one.
Rich

Neither had I Richard. Just trolling around pictures of Jersey Airport in the 50/60 era & there it was. Amazingly some one produces a kit.

Laurie

[rtfoe]

That's one cute little kit Laurie, the fact someone actually manufactured it is amazing and will look interesting in your dio.
Speaking of fat little planes I have a Short Skyvan that I'm dying to build when I have time. I'll have a yellow or orange Beetle parked next to it.
I like the pilot you have and the kit does have quite a detailed interior...looking forward to more.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

I'm not too sure about this one Laurie, no Co-pilot, no Flight attendant, no 1st Class seating........what kind of "fly by night" diorama are you doing anyway?? :thumb2: LOL That's a neat little bird you have there.....hope it goes together as good as it looks. Should be a fun little build.

Rick H.

[Guest]

Woow this is one of the best kits I have ever had to work on. They make life so interesting with holes & gaps to fill.

Keeps you so busy. Even leave off large lumps from parts so that you can test your ability to restore. So exciting [ATTACH]405910[/ATTACH]

Laurie

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[Mini Me]

Wow is right.........this is missing half the plastic in the kit. I hope you got it cheap........you'll probably have to buy a couple more tubes of filler to finish this girl off. I noticed it's on a tricycle landing gear....does all the missing bits make it tail heavy? Rick H.

[adt70hk]

Very interesting little plane Laurie.

Will try and keep an eye on it.

ATB

Andrew

[Guest]

Wow is right.........this is missing half the plastic in the kit. I hope you got it cheap........you'll probably have to buy a couple more tubes of filler to finish this girl off. I noticed it's on a tricycle landing gear....does all the missing bits make it tail heavy? Rick H.

No just my brain Rick.

[Guest]

Very interesting little plane Laurie.

Will try and keep an eye on it.

ATB
Andrew

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[Tim Marlow]

Looks like you’re showing this one who’s boss Laurie. It’s an interesting exercise in retro modelling skills :thumb2:

[Guest]

Looks like you’re showing this one who’s boss Laurie. It’s an interesting exercise in retro modelling skills :thumb2:

Trying Tim & it is very trying. But so far got on top of the rotter. :tongue-out3:

Laurie