Andrew's Widgeon/Gosling

[AceSeafire]

I will also be attempting this one for this GB. I'm leaning towards doing this one as the US Coast Guard version for a bit of variety as the FAA version is to be built by another GB participant

[MerlinJones]

This looks very pretty with the yellow wings.

Regards,
Bruce

[JamesPerrin]

... and the interesting rudder markings.

[aeroplanegripper]

Hi Andrew,
Looking forward to seeing this build of yours, I always liked this kite and for some reason could never finish it when I was younger. I remember trying to build it and having a right mare!

[SteveC]

Good luck with this Andrew.

I've just started building one myself;

It's certainly a challenge!

Steve

It's here if it's any help to you;

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5155&start=30;

[AceSeafire]

Well I have made a start on this today after deciding the catalina can wait until closer to the Christmas break.

Nothing much to report so far. It did take me about 45 minutes to get to the point in the picture, which is essentially glueing 4 bits of plastic together. There are lumps and bumps all over the place which needed to be addressed before the parts would even think about mating together. Still, it wouldn't be fun if it was easy

[PaulBradley]

Still, it wouldn't be fun if it was easy

Sure...how's that working out for you..?

[AceSeafire]

Sorry for the lack of updates on this build. Combination of a new job and the run up to Christmas mean I have little time!

Here is the latest pic. I have the windows in and the wing floats are drying as are the engines. The engines were far too thin and the guide holes for the floats were miles off. All sorted not though I think

[TomW]

Keep on plugging away at it Andrew and she'll come out right in the end

Regards

Tom

[MerlinJones]

It's got a bad dose of barnacles!

[JamesPerrin]

Any more progress on the Gosling Andrew, or have you overdosed on Christmas and New Year cheer?

[AceSeafire]

Sorry again for the lack of updates. I have been very busy and just haven't been able to find the time to sit down to this. Having said that I have made some more progress and am confident I can finish by Sunday. It would be pretty embarrassing to not finish this one in time!

Here is the current state of play. Pretty much painted. Going to do it with the wheels up as I might put it in a diorama at a later date.

[PaulBradley]

Almost there!

[AceSeafire]

Well it's finally starting to come together. One more session today and its there:

[PaulBradley]

Cool - how'd you get it to stick to the ceiling?

Seriously though, looks great, Andrew!