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| Spirit of St.Louis; Ryan Monoplane in 1/48 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 7 2017, 03:35 PM (1,042 Views) | |
| CPNGROATS | May 7 2017, 03:35 PM Post #1 |
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For the Star Spangled G.B. I'll be building the iconic Spirit of Saint Louis. Although this a/c has been issued before by many mfgs. and in a variety of scales, this 1/48 kit from Revell appears to be the most detailed model yet. it comes with two pilot figures, one sitting and one standing... I think most know about the first solo flight from the USA to France.... G.B. Cheers, ggc 
Edited by CPNGROATS, May 18 2017, 10:15 PM.
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| arni | May 27 2017, 04:42 PM Post #21 |
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I take it judging by the birds age that the seats are wicker? |
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| CPNGROATS | May 27 2017, 06:16 PM Post #22 |
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Nigel; yes, the seat was wicker. The kit seat frame is being modified to accept the resin 'wicker" seat.. I will post some pics of this process soon... G.B. Cheers, ggc
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| arni | May 27 2017, 08:11 PM Post #23 |
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Thought so,by all accounts a very comfy seat for long journeys - wish Icelandair had then when I flew to Keflavik years back. 
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| CPNGROATS | May 27 2017, 11:43 PM Post #24 |
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SPIRIT OF SAINT LOUIS UPDATE Some pics of wicker[resin a/m] seat being fitted into the modified kit seat frame....  Kit seat back removed, resin seat cut off of casting plug.      Additional fitting and detailing/painting for this combined seat assembly to be done................... G.B. Cheers, ggc
Edited by CPNGROATS, May 27 2017, 11:45 PM.
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| arni | May 27 2017, 11:55 PM Post #25 |
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| jacksdad64 | May 28 2017, 10:17 AM Post #26 |
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Looks a decent fit. Steve |
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| CPNGROATS | May 31 2017, 11:59 PM Post #27 |
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SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS Some pictures of some incremental progress:  Seat components, styrene rod, modified kit seat frame and aftermarket resin "wicker" seat    Thread attached prior to winding around seat frame work, wicker simulation ...  Some parts painted on sprue...........  More detailing/painting to come............ G.B. Cheers, ggc
Edited by CPNGROATS, Jun 1 2017, 12:00 AM.
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| johnnyb | Jun 1 2017, 02:30 AM Post #28 |
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Nice progress. Good job on the seat. It's interesting to build a plane that is so highly documented. Johnnyb |
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| CPNGROATS | Jun 2 2017, 10:42 PM Post #29 |
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SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS UPDATE Current state of engine assembly, sitting on front fuselage , modified seat assembly:  Note: The instructions show a vertical alignment for the cowing cover on the engine, but in reality, it only fits with the cowling piece rotated to the 3 o'clock position:  Close of correct assembly position:  Note the drawing showing the front cowling locator slot in a vertical alignment... G.B. Cheers, ggc
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| johnnyb | Jun 2 2017, 11:04 PM Post #30 |
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Nice work. That seat does not look comfortable. (Wicker and I usually don't work well together!) Looks like a great representation of the engine. Johnnyb |
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| CPNGROATS | Jun 2 2017, 11:41 PM Post #31 |
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Thanks Johnnyb, I had hopped to do a better job on the seat mods....  I'm chalking it up to a learning process....  The engine is coming along....just thought I'd point out the instruction discrepancy ... G.B. Cheers, ggc
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| johnnyb | Jun 3 2017, 12:02 AM Post #32 |
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Yeah. Nice catch on that. I know from building Dragon armor kits to never trust the instructions! Johnnyb |
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| arni | Jun 3 2017, 04:48 PM Post #33 |
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Looking good! |
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| CPNGROATS | Jun 6 2017, 01:15 AM Post #34 |
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SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS UPDATE Some additional, in progress, pictures.............   Engine mounted on front of fuselage painted 2nd coat of alum. paint. Exhaust pipes weathered with a burnt metal color.  Seat assembly ready for installation into fuselage. View of front bulkhead assembly with fuel switching plumbing, rudder pedals, and large I/P disc. {an I/P decal to be applied here}.   Here the rear of the main gas tank is shown, seat assembly and I/P plumbing array..... Well, it's coming along, more interior detailing to come............. G.B. Cheers, ggc
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| Johni044 | Jun 6 2017, 10:05 AM Post #35 |
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Excellent work there. |
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| jacksdad64 | Jun 6 2017, 10:09 AM Post #36 |
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 super work so far. Only wish it was available in 1/32.  Steve |
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| johnnyb | Jun 6 2017, 02:24 PM Post #37 |
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Looks great! Keep up the good work. Johnnyb |
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| CPNGROATS | Jun 7 2017, 12:28 AM Post #38 |
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Thanks guys, I continue to be amazed at the achievement that was made in this primitive A/C. No GPS on this trip....  G.B. Cheers, ggc
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| johnnyb | Jun 7 2017, 04:35 PM Post #39 |
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Yeah. I sometimes forget how old this plane is. I think it may have something to do with the more modern look of the exterior. But then I would get inside and see the wicker seat and go ... uh oh! Johnnyb |
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| arni | Jun 7 2017, 04:58 PM Post #40 |
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''No GPS on this trip.... '' Just a ball of string....  |
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