1/32 Williams Wedell Red Lion air racer

Sanded down the putty primered and painted the first coat of flat white.The seam is not perfect but I figured a slight seam is ok because the cowling was removable due to maintenance needs.I could have made it perfect,but the mechanics on the real aircraft had to adjust the engine for optimal performance.    

Looks like you're off to a good start!  I love those old racers and I wish there were more of them out on the market.  I'd snap a bunch of them up in a heartbeat.  I have some but I wish there were more.  If the model companies could crank out tons of NASCAR kits, why not air racing kits?

Eric

I agree!I guess younger people do not know about the early air racers!

Oh Killer!  Williams Bros makes some really neat Air racers.  In fact one of my first planes was the Caudron Racer (Didnt survive a move sadly).   Good progress!  Definitely will watch how this turns out!  Best of luck with this cool project!

Thanks!The engine looks great!  

and you have just started

I was really impressed with the detail of the interior tub.For an older kit,it is really well done,although a little tricky to assemble.      

Closed up the fuselage    .   

Air frame and seam work continues.    

When I was doing curatorial work in Cleveland, I spent everyday around the real one.

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cool

First coat of white.i will have to mask the red accents 'Testor's Guards Red closely matches the decal sheet..    

Looking great!

Thanks!

Painted the cowl striping because the decal sheet does not include it.I did modify the paint scheme slightly because i like it better.    

I see the latest Squadron flyer has that kit on sale. I may pick up one!

Yes!dont let some of the negative reviews deter you.The kit fits about as well as your average '70s Revell/Monogram release but it is not a real bear.

I had previously painted the wheel spats white.Now i masked off the cove where the Red lion decal will go and sprayed on some Guards Red.     

Masked off and painted the red trim.much touch up may be necessary.    

I have to do some touch up work,but i am pleased with the result.   

I elected to use a .012 high E guitar string for the wires.I put a dab of epoxy at each hole and will use needle nose pliers to tighten the wires once the epoxy cures..  

Coming together.  

Just about wrapped this one up.I found it to be a good kit that requires some body work.Contrary to the reviews and instructions,I had no difficulty installing the wheel spats. I put the model upside down.filled the mounting blocks to fit and using 2 part epoxy,adjust one spat to the correct angle ,After it cured I installed the other one.The decals were excellent and I look forward to building other williams kits.Thanks to the few (and i mean few)members for their comments.It seems the civil section sure gets short shrift compared to the military aviation section.