Beechcraft 200
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73 19 March 2022, 08:49
Roland SachsenhoferThe construction of the Beechcraft started with a nice experience: I had been thinking about how to make the side windows, which are very tricky to fit exactly, and I came up with an idea that I have now used on all the windows: instead of using the kit parts, I filled the openings with "Crystalclear". After one night, the material dried up wonderfully clear and, in my opinion, looks better than the clear plastic parts. See for yourself: the rear window is a kit clear part, the front one, however, is made of dried Crystalclear.
19 March 2022, 08:54
Roland SachsenhoferThank you for your words! To be honest, I am also glad that it seems to work- and that I have saved myself the trouble of gluing in the individual windows, as well as a result that I would not have been happy with!
19 March 2022, 19:37
Roland SachsenhoferThe fuselage halves are closed, now it's time to putty, mask and assemble!
20 March 2022, 18:45
Roy McKayFollowing. Need a B200 for my IAC collection. Have the Rareplanes Vacform kit but might get one of these instead. Interested to see how you get on masking the crystal clear.
22 March 2022, 22:17
Juergen KlinglhuberMay I ask what kind of masking tape we see on pic 8 & 9 on the front shields?
23 March 2022, 05:57
Roland SachsenhoferHello Jürgen! The masks on the front windows as well as on the cabin windows are from the kit. That is one of the pleasant qualities of Modelsvit: usable, high quality adhesive masks are mostly included.
23 March 2022, 09:48
CuajeteGreat challenge with the putty queen and good job so far.
Roland, how do Crystalclear windows behave with masks? Crystalclear is fragile with them? I mean, will it break when peeling off the mask? Thanks.
23 March 2022, 10:02
Roland SachsenhoferThank you Cuajete!
A good question! based on what I have seen so far, I would say: once cured, the "Krystalklear" forms a so far hard, closed surface that can be well covered with the masking materila. I have looked once to see if the adhesive on the mask somehow interacts with KrystalKlear and changes it- but there is no indication of that so far.
I'm taking a light touch approach to this important question because if the end result is messy, I could simply cut out the messed up windows and replace them with a new layer of KrystalKlear.
23 March 2022, 10:26
Łukasz GlińskiNice project Roland 👍
Basing on my experience I recommend covering the crystal clear using some varnish before masking. It's not as resistant as UV glue for example. I usually spray few very thin coats of GX100 varnish. On the other hand you could have filled them after painting which I often do.
PS. Wondering whether we're gonna see their B350 one day... 🙁
23 March 2022, 12:49
Roland SachsenhoferGood tip with the coating! Lukasz!Well, we'll see what the result is.
Filling the openings only after completion is also a very good idea, but I'm afraid of clouding the already firmly installed cockpit glazing. Thank you mates!
24 March 2022, 07:40
Łukasz GlińskiYes, the late glazing requires sealing the cockpit within the fuselage, so it's too late I assume 🙂
24 March 2022, 10:33
Roland SachsenhoferYes, I have become quite cautious after a few nasty surprises! 🙂
24 March 2022, 10:43
CuajeteGood advices!
Roland, what did you use in the pic 1 as a counterweight to avoid the tail sitter?
24 March 2022, 18:19
Roland SachsenhoferThe weight comes from the range of "Uschi van der Rosten" and is called "Three Green Liquid Nose Weight"; quite recommendable! It resembles a paste and can be placed in all kinds of nooks and crannies, so it is fine to use wherever there is little space but a high demand for weight.
25 March 2022, 05:22
CuajeteInteresting, Roland. Thanks! 👍
So far the smallest thing I've seen for these situations is Deluxe's Liquid Gravity, but this seems to sound even better.
25 March 2022, 18:57
Gordon SørensenWatching! Great work as usual, Roland! I have quite a few hours in King Airs, would love a model of one I have flown…
26 March 2022, 01:36
Roland SachsenhoferThank you Cuajete and Gordon!
Gordon, that is of course particularly fascinating! I ask you: is it as pleasant to fly as it looks? And, on a more serious note, I've noticed that the turbines seem to burn quite distinct exhaust traces on the fairing. Is this really an issue, or would you not show any exhaust traces at all?
26 March 2022, 20:09
Gordon SørensenI flew the King Air 200 throughout Eastern Quebec in Canada. I thought it was a good airplane - we operated it in winter months to -40 C and summer to +35 C.
The PT-6 engines leave exhaust soot! Lots of soot! Many operators paint the nacelles black to hide the evidence! Also, notice that the exhaust stacks on the left and right side of the nacelles point in different directions.
29 March 2022, 23:24
Roland SachsenhoferGordon and Mirko, thank you for your answers! This is really interesting, informative and inspiring, Gordon. I would like to come back to this when I finish the Beechcraft 200.
31 March 2022, 09:13
Roland SachsenhoferYou see here the "King Air" with a first coat of paint, which will mainly take care of the black de-icer zones at the leading edges of the surfaces, but also allows to discover irregularities and inaccuracies - there is still a bit to do!
2 April 2022, 20:09
Roland SachsenhoferI taped off the centre line in "Neutral Grey", even though there would have been usable decals for it - but this seems almost easier and less risky to me.
4 April 2022, 06:18
Roland SachsenhoferThe "Blue Angels Blue" Gunze H 322 was applied to the undersides; in the rear I let the tail cone, which unfortunately seems to have been lost as a component, grow back using "Kristal Klear".
5 April 2022, 06:32
Roland SachsenhoferThere is good news about the "King Air": the decals are already up, tomorrow I want to seal it with a glossy clear varnish and then iron out the various inaccuracies that occur during every build. But: an end is slowly in sight!
10 April 2022, 18:38
Roland SachsenhoferI am pleased to announce the completion of the Beechcraft 200 in the attractive RAF colours! The kit is a very good starting point for building this beautiful aircraft, but I have made a number of additions. Especially the antennas, the two pitot tubes at the very front of the nose were added, as well as the wiring of the landing gear.
Overall, I am pleased that the experiment with "Kristal Klear" windows worked very well: they survived the weeks under the masking without any damage. Last but not least: I am also pleased that the machine stands firmly on all five flattened tyres - with the usual three this is quite feasible, with five one can be happy about a success!
For the "outdoor shots" I used photo backgrounds of an airport
Thank you for all your interest and valuable comments!
14 April 2022, 11:53
Spanjaardit looks really well, missing certainly accomplished. hangar pictures look fantastic!
14 April 2022, 11:55
Kyle DeHartDefinitely a lovely color scheme that fits the airplane well. Looks great, nice job!!
14 April 2022, 12:03
CuajeteWow... Great job and fantastic result, Roland. Congrats!
And also the plane integrates very well in the background pics 👍
Can you see anything inside through the "Kristal Klear" windows?
14 April 2022, 17:38
Michael KohlThe hangar shots are brilliant, the livery just beautiful. What is not to like?
14 April 2022, 18:30
Roland SachsenhoferThank you for your encouraging and of course very motivating comments! The comment of a friend, which he made some time ago in view of my model pictures, that now and then a scenic background instead of the constant "blue" would do the models good, has led me to the use of a few different backgrounds. I have to say that I also like this enrichment of the model photo series and I am glad that it is also well received by you!
Cuajete, I see nothing but blackness, but that's not because of the material, but because of the darkness of the interior. The transparency of KristallKlear windows is perfectly equivalent to that of transparent Plexi, possibly even better: it does not show any scratches at all!
Thank you all very much for your reactions!
14 April 2022, 18:49
NeulingI agree with Ronan. I also like the presentation of the aircraft. Not to forget the interesting "window making" .....
15 April 2022, 08:01
Roland SachsenhoferI'm really pleased that you like this model - very motivating, thank you!
4 September 2023, 16:54
bughunterWhen I saw the last pic I thought is was you reference photo 👍
Your models have been great for a long time, but now your photography skills have also improved a lot.
4 September 2023, 17:00
Roland SachsenhoferWhat a compliment! Thank you for your quite motivating feedback!
5 September 2023, 07:16
Marcel KlemmerBughunter, I had exactly the same thought 😉. Compliments on the great build, what a great result Roland 👍👍👍
9 September 2023, 19:00
Ethan WilliamsThat looks fantastic, though the amount of filler it needed looks a little daunting! The Revell A380 was bad enough. Was the general fit okay on this kit? I'm always a little wary of kits from manufacturers such as A&A, Amodel, KP etc
Always liked the KingAir series and would love one for my collection, especially in that smart RAF paint, although, the Swedish example would go nicely with my Vampire T11 and Spitfire PR19...
15 September 2023, 13:03
Roland SachsenhoferThank you for your words Ethan! The pictures of the building process are not meant to discourage, I recommend the kit without reservation. My summary of this build is the insight to take enough time with the cleaning up, but above all with the planning of the construction steps. Kits like this simply score points with the choice of model and a welcome equipment such as etched parts or, as I find particularly pleasant: masking.
15 September 2023, 16:11
Christian BruerHi Roland, I just ordered the kit and came to your excellent WIP and finish when looking out for some additional information. I stepped through your WIP and the idea replacing the windows with Crystal Clear attracts my attention. I also noticed one question about masking the windows, but unfortunately I did not find any final result. Taking a look to the WIP photos it seems to me the windows are not masked although.
Well, it would be fine to share your experience with me 🙂
Happy Modelling and keep on the good work
Christian
19 September 2023, 17:55
Roland SachsenhoferChristian, thank you for your words - this from the master is pure motivation!
I looked at the construction photos again to remind myself: the kit comes with good usable masks with which I also masked off the hardened Crystal Clear. However, they are of a light grey colour and of a texture that makes them hardly recognisable visually. Knowing this, you can look at the construction pictures again and you will certainly notice them. In my memory the building process was quite pleasant and quite problem-free - I wish you much joy in the realisation of the King Air and look forward to your certainly again brilliant realisation!
20 September 2023, 08:44
Christian BruerHi Roland, thank you very much for your kind and fast reply. I will have a look on it again and thx for the hint and good wishes 🙂
20 September 2023, 18:23
Roland SachsenhoferThank you both Dominik and Christian! I'm looking forward to it, Christian! 🙂
21 September 2023, 17:10
