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McDonnel xv-1 convertiplane

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    January 2004
  • From: bc,canada
Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 2:04 AM
Big Smile [:D]John and Andrew,thanks for the info guys,im not redy to build that kit yet,im not to big on scrach building,so i dont have any idea what to put in this kit or ad on,so i will do it out of the box,thanks again for your inputBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by AndrewGorman on Monday, February 6, 2006 11:25 PM

This is actually an old ITC kit, but still from the late 1950s.  It goes together well out of the box as long as you use some good model making techniques- you'll have to open up various vents and intakes, the canopy will need to be rubbed out, and the spartan interior could use some scratchbuilt or donated parts.  You might have to double check on the scale- it could be not quite 1/32, but that's how they did it 50 years ago.  A little work in adding details goes a long way on these ancient kits, and at $10.00 US or less, it's pretty cheap entertainment.  Glencoe is a one-man operation that has  has brought a lot of very interesting old kits back into production.  Remember, these are OLD kits.  If you're a kid, like a challenge, or want a model of an obscure subject and want to spend a little time and develop some modeling skill in the process, they're great.  A more-or-less period modeling book is "How to go Plastic Modeling" by Chris Ellis (1969 or so)- it goes into a lot of detail on how very basic improvements can make Frog and Airfix kits really stand out. My favorite tip is making your own canopies from clear nail polish and a wooden master lubed with margarine... It's a neat looking ship-have fun with it!

Andrew

 

 

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    February 2003
  • From: phoenix
Posted by grandadjohn on Monday, February 6, 2006 8:01 PM
Glencoe molds are from old modeling companies like Aurora, I have the kit but have not built it. I think with dome work a decent model could be made
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    January 2004
  • From: bc,canada
Posted by gdarwin on Monday, February 6, 2006 12:30 PM
Big Smile [:D]well thanks for your answer,is that kit that bad?i hope not,well it will be some time before i do it,thanks for your reply.have a good day.Big Smile [:D]
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    January 2003
  • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, February 5, 2006 8:46 AM
My experience with Glencoe is not the best so I'll defer to someone that has the courage to attempt this kit.

Don

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  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: bc,canada
McDonnel xv-1 convertiplane
Posted by gdarwin on Saturday, February 4, 2006 11:51 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi guys,has anyone built this kit.? its 1;32 scale and made by Glencoe Models.i just got the kit today and was hopeing that someone can tell me about how well this kit goes together.any input would be great,thanks guys.Big Smile [:D]
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