discussion 1/72 Revell 1966 Boeing PT-13D Kaydet/Navy N2S-5 NAS Copus Christi Texas U.S.A.

[Lee Drennen]

Taking a break from my Japanese Fighters so I won’t get burned out on them I’ve decided to build my last Kaydet trainer. I built one of these last year and was a lot of fun but some of the parts was missing so I bought a bag one cheap after completing the build I found the lost parts so I added them to the donor kit. Sorry guys no rigging on this one either I’m just not up to it with my eyes, hands and patients. The decals I’ll be using is from XTradecal the Trainer will be the U.S. Navy one based at NAS Corpus Christi Texas Yr 1943. View attachment 344785

 

[Guest]

Looking forward to this Lee :smiling3:.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Ralph for stopping by I will post some update pics later

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Lee, seems the wingy bug has bit again! I'll try to keep up with this one, looks a fun build.

Rick H.

 

[PaulTRose]

thats a classic old kit, can remember doing that when i was a nipper

 

[stillp]

Who needs rigging in this scale anyway? Looking forward to this.
Pete

 

[Guest]

Right I'm in early nearly on the front row Lee :smiling:.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. I don’t know what is going on with me and these “Wingys” when I was a young boy I love building planes of all kinds they say you can never go back to your youth but I thing I am.

Paul. Yes it’s a oldie but it’s fun thanks for stopping by have a seat there’s plenty

Pete. Thanks for stopping by have a seat and that’s what I was thinking the rigging would have to be almost hair thin like trout line Tippett not up to that.

John. Thanks for stopping by glad your up front this time on the build. Did you bring any “York” tea?? I think you know the kind

 

[Lee Drennen]

I got some progress done today. First the Aircraft didn’t have a floor or a cockpit dash so I made them and painted the cockpit. Second I got some paint on it and added the top wing going to let this set up good before moving forward on this. And Third is the engine I didn’t like the way the one in the kit look it did not have a good enough cone on the end so I had an extra Zero engine I cut the cone off and glued on the kit engine then painted it I’m gonna let this dry good before I start to details on the engine enjoy the pics View attachment 344840View attachment 344841View attachment 344842View attachment 344843View attachment 344844View attachment 344845View attachment 344846View attachment 344847View attachment 344848View attachment 344849View attachment 344850

 

[Mini Me]

Progressing nicely Lee. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Rick
Here’s a small update. Engine is finished. I highlighted the Engine with a pencil and chromed the engine cowel and mounted the top wing added. I didn’t like the supports that came with the kit do I made some out of half round styrene. Well that’s it for today tomorrow I’ll hand paint the green stripes and maybe decal it. Enjoy the pics.View attachment 344852View attachment 344853View attachment 344854View attachment 344855View attachment 344856View attachment 344857View attachment 344858View attachment 344859View attachment 344860

 

[Guest]

You're flying along with this. Some nice modifications too.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice update Lee, this will be done before you know it. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

I put all the decals on this morning going to do a little more fine detailing and some touch up I will be ordering some different wheels and tires for this also View attachment 344957View attachment 344958View attachment 344959View attachment 344960View attachment 344961

 

[Guest]

That is bound to stand out in any collection.

 

[Guest]

Lee,
My word this is looking good, like the changes to the nose cone and struts , decals look the business and that colour !!!!! Is it anything like painting with white or does the pigment cover well ?

 

[Lee Drennen]

Jakko. Thanks for stopping by I’m sure it will this has to my second prettiest Aircraft

John. Thanks for the complement I use Acrylic paints I had no trouble. The nose cone made a big difference I agree. Going to put the landing gear on then going have to wait to order my aftermarket wheels and tires

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Lee

 

[Lee Drennen]

It’s been 6 months since I gave a update on this one I worked a little on it tonight.
I added the wind screen and wheels I still have some touch up painting to do and add the exhaust and prop.The wheels I got from another kit

 

[Guest]

Lee that's looking smart , those struts you changed look far better. Who needs rigging ! :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2: