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jhl1908 · Posted: Thu 01 Jan 2009 18:29 pm Post subject:

I’m working on my Skyvan at the moment.
I have now assembled the fuselage and modified the wings, and are waiting for the tail assembly to harden.

A little later:

The easy part in this project is to modify the parts.
The assembly of the fuselage and tail is one of the most demanding tasks I can remember in any model ever.
I think it explains why I had abandoned an earlier Skyvan just after I glued the fuselage together.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s an excellent model with nice and crisp parts.
It is just not easy to make the box shaped fuselage square, when you need to glue and align many parts at the same time. And the same goes for the tail.

I will never recommend this kit to a beginner. I think you have to have some experience with quick drying superglue,
or a way to make a jig to get the alignment perfect to really appreciate this model.
Otherwise it’s just too frustrating to make.

But I'm nearly there, with a smooth ride up-ahead (I hope)

Does anybody have any recent experience with this kit, and what is your opinion?
I really love this kit, but it’s a tough challenge to make.

All the best from Jesper.

Heinkel51 · Posted: Fri 02 Jan 2009 00:21 am Post subject:

Thats looking great Jesper.

Did you use any sprue or card as spars for joining the the wing sections?

jhl1908 · Posted: Fri 02 Jan 2009 00:38 am Post subject:

No, the wings are the normal length.
It is just the outer motors (the ones nearest the red tips) who are added.
The shorter wings will be used as the second pair in my bi-plane configuration.

I don’t know yet how I’ll do the bracing but I think it will be close to my drawing.

All the best from Jesper.
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thomasweir · Posted: Fri 02 Jan 2009 14:09 pm Post subject:

Looking Fab Jesper

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WOW great re-modeling Jesper.....looks perfect!

jhl1908 · Posted: Wed 21 Jan 2009 20:56 pm Post subject:

I’m getting closer, but still have far to go.

Jesper.
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Heinkel51 · Posted: Thu 22 Jan 2009 02:36 am Post subject:

That is looking great Jesper

daniel7891 · Posted: Thu 22 Jan 2009 08:01 am Post subject:

Looking good Jesper
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DH764 · Posted: Thu 22 Jan 2009 15:06 pm Post subject:

That looks really good Jesper

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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 22 Jan 2009 15:40 pm Post subject:

Very imaginative.....Truly top drawer stuff!

All the best
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Vostoc7 · Green Star Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 489 Location: UK

looking perfect Jesper ...seamless

jhl1908 · Posted: Tue 03 Feb 2009 20:33 pm Post subject:

Deadline came and went without me finishing my project.

I haven’t given up, just working at speed zero at the moment because of some kind of flu draining all my energy.

I will be back when I have something new to show.

All the best from Jesper.
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Hope you're feeling better soon Jesper

jhl1908 · Posted: Wed 04 Mar 2009 21:37 pm Post subject:

Getting a little closer to finish my ”what-if?” model.

All the best from Jesper.
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Vostoc7 · Green Star Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 489 Location: UK

looking the business Jesper

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Really coming together! With the four engines and the thimble nose it looks a bit like a C-130's pup!

jhl1908 · Posted: Mon 13 Apr 2009 20:38 pm Post subject:

Finally, and only 2½ month late, I will consider my what-if Short Skyvan Bi-X4 finished.

I will take some better pictures when I have the time and sunlight again.

All the best from Jesper.
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MacTeagle · Posted: Mon 13 Apr 2009 20:43 pm Post subject:

That is first class! Well done. The weathering on the fuselage is nicely done.
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DH764 · Posted: Mon 13 Apr 2009 20:46 pm Post subject:

A beauty Jesper Clapping

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dancho · Posted: Mon 13 Apr 2009 22:28 pm Post subject:

What a trip! Wonderful model.
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