Project "Warning Star": Lockheed EC-121D Plusmodel kit 1:72

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all
I present the new project dedicated to Lockheed EC - 121 D Plusmodel :



For this model we are provided several sets of detail view and in the next link 've prepared a handy slide :

http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/carth ... termarkets

First working session :

- Elimination of all the panels and various positive attributes
- Wash mix with oil / resin for subsequent marking the panels removed
- Cockpit assembly and detail of the side plates





















for more info & pics :http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

Thank you for your attention and for having watched this wip

George

[Eric Mc]

Looks impressive so far. I presume this must be a derivative of the Heller kit?

[iggie]

That's some serious detailing!

[vacant]

According to another web site, it is basically the Heller kit but with extras and a massive extra price tag of just under £100. Only 1000, however, have been produced.

[splash]

That is some brilliant detail work, but it begs the question "How much will be seen once the body is assembled?"

[Stupot]

I love seeing lots of detail work going into kits. Keep up the good work - I shall follow this with interest.

Stu

[ShaunW]

Wonderful work George. Hopefully it will be possible to see enough of that lovely detail though the windows once the fuselage is closed up.

[Gregers]

Stunning work. I built the Heller one quite a few years ago. Not sure if it was me or the kit but mine eventually cracked on the upper fuselage joint because the wings flexed. I've put a spar in on my 'what if' connie build and will do the same on my EC121 I have in the stash.

All the best.

Greg

[skypirate]

Most intriguing, and good-looking results already.
I also built the Heller kit way back when, without any attempt to improve it, and it is still 'hanging about'.
Apart from all this PE detail that will help here and there, I believe the shape of the original engine cowlings are a weakness.

cheers,

David

[Sunray]

Excellent work so far George and looking forward to the next instalment.

[aquatarkus10]

Looks impressive so far. I presume this must be a derivative of the Heller kit?

Hi Eric .
Thanks for the comment and interest . Yes , I agree on the new edition of the kit Heller in military version .
George

Most intriguing, and good-looking results already.
I also built the Heller kit way back when, without any attempt to improve it, and it is still 'hanging about'.
Apart from all this PE detail that will help here and there, I believe the shape of the original engine cowlings are a weakness.
cheers,
David

Hi David ,
thanks for the appreciation and interest shown in this work .
Regarding the weak point ( engine cowlings ) , I hope that with the new set of resin Plusmodel , there are no problems .
best regards
George

Stunning work. I built the Heller one quite a few years ago. Not sure if it was me or the kit but mine eventually cracked on the upper fuselage joint because the wings flexed. I've put a spar in on my 'what if' connie build and will do the same on my EC121 I have in the stash.
All the best.
Greg

Hi Greg ,
thanks for the interest and especially for sharing your experience on this model .
George

Wonderful work George. Hopefully it will be possible to see enough of that lovely detail though the windows once the fuselage is closed up.

hi ShaunW
thanks for the comment and interest in this work .
Unfortunately I think of all this detail will be seen very little even though I left the door open access .
George

I love seeing lots of detail work going into kits. Keep up the good work - I shall follow this with interest.
Stu

Hi Stu
thanks for the comment and the interest in this work .
George

That is some brilliant detail work, but it begs the question "How much will be seen once the body is assembled?"

hi spalsh
thanks for the interest and comment .
I believe that we can not see much but fortunately , I did a lot of photos to document all the detail work .
Cheers
George

[aquatarkus10]

Thank you all for your comments and interest in this work .
George

[dollar19]

Most impressive!

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all
After painting the interior of the model , I assembled the resin engine provided by Plus Model ( optional) . I've scratch built the engine open parts and the front radiator .
I replaced the rudders with the resin ( Plusmodel ) , ailerons and flaps .
I corrected the ribs of the motors attack, opened the door and left the three portholes on the right side terminal as in real models .
I applied in the wheel bay , the photoetched parts .
For the moment it is all

























For more info & pics:http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

Thanks for the attention .
George

[Stupot]

Good to see your progress with this. Lovely work.

Stu