FineScale Modeler – October 2019

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A lot of sanding and sculpting was needed to

get the nacelles near the right shape. I used

several different files of varying coarseness.

Once both engines were decorated with

ignition harnesses, I nestled them in position.

The door is detailed with leatherette padding

and an aluminum kick plate. The lock is a tiny

bit of sheet styrene and the handle is stretched

sprue.

The dial decal doesn’t quite fit the molded

detail on the panel, but it’s not very noticeable.

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Good old-fashioned Milliput (superfine white)
was used to fill out the elongated curve of the
new nacelles.

Here is an upgraded engine with added wiring.
The kit’s trumpet intakes added a nice touch.

The seats belts are supplied on the decal sheet
and they look pretty good for what little of
them will be seen.

The instrument panel has some nicely molded
features, but requires the addition of throttle
and mixture controls.

A mix of superglue and talcum powder is used

as a filler, building up the edges and adding

strength to the nacelles’ joins.

The longer shape of the extended nacelle

marked out with flexible vinyl tape.

While the landing gear parts are quite clean,

it’s still tricky trying to get everything to match

up. It’s a game of trial and error. Be patient and

you’ll be rewarded.

A simple paint job of olive drab is all the

interior walls need.