Greetings All!
My name is Russ, of R&R Modelers, again. Like I have said before, we are not a business, just a friendship and collaboration between two modelers, Ron and I, to make realistic small scale aircraft model displays, for our own enjoyment. We have posted some of our projects (at various phases of completion) on this forum and they may be seen at:
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/48/t/158982.aspx
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/48/t/159017.aspx
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/48/t/159041.aspx
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/48/t/160518.aspx
This thread shows the 1/144 Scale Lake LA-250 Renegade, a six-seat amphibious utility aircraft produced in the United States since 1982. The aircraft is powered by a 250 hp (186 kW) Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 engine and has a maximum speed of 160 mph (258 km/h) and a range of 1,036 miles (1,668 km).
The model was designed using AutoCad, and plans found on-line.
As usual, I started by importing the plans, scaling them to the proper size, and tracing the cross-sections.
I then moved the sections to the correct location, and using the Loft and Extrude commands created solid sections, that I then joined using the Union command. The shape of the windshield section had to be ad-libbed.
Next I created the tail in a similar fashion, and cut the rudder out of it.
This was followed by the horizontal stabilizers and elevators…
…Followed by the wings, flaps and ailerons.
Following this, I added the engine housing, using the plans, pictures and a bit of guessing.
Next, I did the gear and pontoons. I also prepared to cut out the glass features…
… Then cut them out, creating separate pieces.
The image below shows the way the wings and gear are to be attached and the rotated “open” cockpit doors.
Stay tuned…