discussion Piper Cub L4.....1/48.....Mistercraft

[PaulTRose]

Originally a Heller kit back in the late 70s now punted out by Mistercraft

First impressions are that its a bit of a flashfest.....going to needsome cleaning up

There are 6 decal options.....at the mo i fancy either the French or Dutch ones.....not sure how good the decals are so it might be a case of make do

I know Mistercraft have a reputation for punting out other brands ancient and tired kits but thats part of the challenge aint it



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[PaulTRose]

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I dont think I have seen one of these built before Paul. Chair pulled up.

 

[flyjoe180]

So many decal options, look forward to seeing this build up

 

[PaulTRose]

So many decal options,

But all go on a green upper grey lower plane lol....so thats not too exciting

 

[yak face]

Green over grey choice for me paul ???? , seriously though I love kits like this , its a good old tooling that just needs a bit of fettling and a massive choice of schemes ( although not colours ! )
looking forward to seeing this. , cheers tony

 

[Mickc1440]

Having just had my eye test I'm slightly worried that I looked at the pics 3 times before I realised the sprues were there Good luck with the build

 

[Airborne01]

Cracking looking aeroplane! Look forward to completion!
Steve

 

[flyjoe180]

Feeling adventurous? You could give it a civilian scheme of your choosing, the civilian designation is J3 Cub. Yellow seems to be common. Hey, it's not green/grey

 

[Richard48]

Chair pulled up and opera glasses at the ready.Carry on Carruthers.

 

[Jim R]

An unusual subject, an ancient kit - all good fun.

 

[PaulTRose]

I love kits like this , its a good old tooling that just needs a bit of fettling

See...youre just like me.....todays kits with a zillion finely moulded parts that go together with no drama are fine but to take a simple nadgerly old kit and try to turn it into something presentable is incredible fun

Watch me crash and burn with this now

 

[Geoffers]

I’m in Paul, looking forward to seeing you bring it to life.

Geoff.

 

[yak face]

See...youre just like me.....todays kits with a zillion finely moulded parts that go together with no drama are fine but to take a simple nadgerly old kit and try to turn it into something presentable is incredible fun

Watch me crash and burn with this now

True , I love a good old un , in fact I’m currently halfway through fettling the Airfix 1/72 vampire fb5 , which is also a Heller tooling from the 70s , but conversely I’m also doing a Tamiya 1/72 bf109 e-3 , which is a beautifully precise hassle free build !

 

[scottie3158]

You can't beat an old kit mate, I will follow along.

 

[pjgtech]

Cool looking little plane, enjoy the build mate, will keep tabs....

 

[PaulTRose]

Just realised....didnt add a pic of the boxart....sorry

 

[PaulTRose]

bit of progress
Lots of filling and sanding just to get to this point......parts fit isnt too precise......instructions terrible......im quite enjoying this

 

[papa 695]

Just pulled up my chair Paul, a very nice start so far.

 

[Jim R]

As expected poor fit and poor instructions. All good fun. I have no doubt you'll sort it.