marcopreto Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 This is my first post in LSM and I am sharing some photos of the model presently seating in my bench (a very small scale model). It's Revell's 1:144 scale Hawkeye. I am using the decals included in the box and its boxart is clearly inspired by a photo you can easily find in wikipedia. This photo c~shows the aircraft with the new 8 bladed propeller and I got myself a set from RetroWings. The kit is pretty straightforward and is was quickly built (only the air intakes and exhausts required some special attention. The resin propellers did not have a very positive fit, so I built a simple jig, allowing me to set a consistent pitch for all blades. Before committing to glue any blade, I tested the fit between the propeller hub and the engine. The propeller hubs proved to be a bit to wide for the kit parts and I tried to slightly reduce their diameter, but as their axles are a bit off center it was impossible to simply turn them. I decided to turn my own parts on the mini-lathe, using brass rod. The fit was now much better (sorry for the poor photo, it was quickly snapped with my phone). Using a dividing head I could easily make the holes to fit the propeller blades. The airframe already got its base colours. I hope to post more soon. Cheers 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Very nice!I really like your turned propeller hubs! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Welcome aboard and some very fine work on the Hawkeye and those props and brass hub: wow! Keep ‘em comin Peter 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Welcome to LSM and nice scratch building with the Tiny Hawkeye. Like Gaz here, I specially like the hubs and am a little envy of your lathe . Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 10:31 AM, marcopreto said: This is my first post in LSM and I am sharing some photos of the model presently seating in my bench (a very small scale model). , great opening project…….looking forward to the next update 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopreto Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thank you all for your kind comments. Here's a quick update! Decals are finally applied. The process was long as I ended up with some decals fragments on my fingers when I tried to do it in one go. I retouched the damaged decals and from then on, only applied a couple of decals at a time and left them to properly dry before applying the next batch. I still need to apply the propeller decals and add some subtle weathering before completing it. I hope to share some more progress soon! Cheers 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Amazing, hard to believe its in 1/144 scale. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Stunning build and livery! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Holy Smokes - outstanding work and meticulously done. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Amazing, hard to believe its in 1/144 scale. Exactly!!......harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopreto Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Finally completed! I had a few mishaps with the clear parts and tried to minimize the damage (brush coating them with gloss varnish) but after adding the small antenna wire I called it completed. Here are a few photos of the completed model: Cheers 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Brilliant build - just awesome work. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Very nice build Marco. Great detail for the small size. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Awesome build with a stunning livery! That‘s a real eyecatcher Marco! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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