CAP C172 "Cap 4535"
1September 14, 2024240823: Box contents.
2September 14, 2024240823: Box contents Part 2. Not sure how they intend for me to use that grey stripe (and make it look OK)
3September 14, 2024240823: Detail looks very nice.
4September 14, 2024240823: Detail looks very nice.
5September 14, 2024240823: Detail looks very nice. Note engine crankcase, four cylinders, mounting frame.
6September 14, 2024240823: Nice yokes.
7September 14, 2024240823: Detail looks very nice. Detailed round gauge instrument panel.
8September 14, 2024240823: Detail looks very nice.
9September 14, 2024240823: Initial impressions on fit are good. Note marking for socket for in-flight pedestal.
10September 14, 2024240823: Marking for socket for in-flight pedestal at a 3 degree ANU attitude.
11September 14, 2024240823: Removing material for in-flight pedestal.
12September 14, 2024240823: Socket extends through floor to rear seat cushion.
13September 14, 2024240823: Socket extends through floor to rear seat cushion.
14September 14, 2024240824: Removed prop mounting stub and replaced with brass shaft and socket to make prop removable.
15September 14, 2024240824: Installing windows and cutting masks.
16September 14, 2024240824: Installing windows and cutting masks.
17September 14, 2024240824: Cockpit is ready to go. I didn't bother with seat belts, side console.arm rest, etc. 'cause they'd be almost invisible.
18September 14, 2024240824: Installing a cowl flap. Cowl will be filled with lead shot and 5-min epoxy.
19September 14, 2024240824: Ready to close it up (always sign your work!)
20September 14, 2024240824: Making a syringe to inject 5-min Epoxy into the void below the cockpit floor.
21September 14, 2024240824: Making a syringe to inject 5-min Epoxy into the void below the cockpit floor.
22September 14, 2024240824: Making a syringe to inject 5-min Epoxy into the void below the cockpit floor.
23September 14, 2024240825: Glass cockpit (This will be a C172S NAVIII with Garmin G1000). Panel will be inserted from the front.
24September 14, 2024240826: Ready to fill the nose.
25September 14, 2024240826: Nose is ballasted with lead sinkers and 5-min Epoxy.
26September 14, 2024240826: Needed a stronger arrangement for mounting the MLG (brass rod).
27September 14, 2024240826: Modifying NLG to adapt to resin-filled cowling.
28September 14, 2024240826: Painting the tires on a Dremel toothpick lathe.
29September 14, 2024240830: Ready for primer!
30September 14, 2024240830: Ready for primer!
31September 14, 2024240905: White topcoat applied, masking for the red/grey/blue scheme.
32September 14, 2024240905: White topcoat applied, masking for the red/grey/blue scheme.
33September 14, 2024240907: Lower hull is MRC Gundam Blue.
34September 14, 2024240907: Lower hull is MRC Gundam Blue.
35September 14, 2024240909: Middle stripe is VMA 71.121 Light Gull Grey
36September 14, 2024240910: Upper trim is Tamiya X-7 Red. This was tricky to mask!
37September 14, 2024240910: Upper trim is Tamiya X-7 Red.
38September 14, 2024240910: Unmasking is the best part!
39September 14, 2024240910: Some clean up needed, but she looks OK.
40September 14, 2024240913: Ready for markings.
41September 20, 2024240913: Ready for markings.
42September 20, 2024240918: Decals fit and behaved perfectly!
43September 20, 2024240918: Decals fit and behaved perfectly!
44September 20, 2024240918: Decals behaved perfectly!
Kommentit
13 14 September, 14:29
CortexVery well done, I recently finished this model and it's not a delightful kit but you've done a great job fixing and enhancing it!
18 September, 13:51
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One of the airplanes in my squadron that I get to fly!
