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Completed Revell 1/72 C-54D Skymaster

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  • From: Charleston, SC
Posted by sanderson_91 on Sunday, December 11, 2016 8:02 PM

Hi Toshi!

Nice work on the C-54!  You've done some really nice builds, so don't be worried about the paint scheme.  It's nothing that patience and good masking can't overcome.

Steve

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:08 PM

goldhammer

One of the History/Discovery channels had a show on the DC3 this past summer, and there is one flying cargo from SoCal to Catalina Island, still doing the job.  The guy doing it absolutely loves it, and I think there are still a couple at work in Alaska as of a couple of years ago.  Got to be more still at work in the less developed nations around the world.

 

I really am amazed by how these type of aircrafts are still in use.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:06 PM

Don Stauffer

 

 
Toshi

I wanted to add Patrick206, I can't believe that after some seventy plus years that these aircrafts are still flying around.  That's just amazing!

Toshi

 

 

 

Doesn't a Ford Trimotor still serve Put-in-bay island in Lake Erie?  And I saw an article about a year ago about DC-3s still in revenue service.

 

A ford Trimotor?  Oh no way!  DC-3?  Wow!  I've got to look this up. Thank you sir for this information!

Toshi

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Posted by goldhammer on Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:29 PM

One of the History/Discovery channels had a show on the DC3 this past summer, and there is one flying cargo from SoCal to Catalina Island, still doing the job.  The guy doing it absolutely loves it, and I think there are still a couple at work in Alaska as of a couple of years ago.  Got to be more still at work in the less developed nations around the world.

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, December 11, 2016 11:49 AM

Toshi

I wanted to add Patrick206, I can't believe that after some seventy plus years that these aircrafts are still flying around.  That's just amazing!

Toshi

 

Doesn't a Ford Trimotor still serve Put-in-bay island in Lake Erie?  And I saw an article about a year ago about DC-3s still in revenue service.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 9:44 AM

As you can see by the diagram, my next step is to AB the seats and glue them into place.  This looks like an all day process if I'll even get to it as my grandson is coming to visit and staying for dinner!  Thank you forum members for your support!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 9:40 AM

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 9:39 AM

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 9:37 AM

Here's what was done yesterday, not much to show and you can barely see it.  But a lot of detail painting and assembly went into it.  So far, this kit is going together really good with no issues nor concerns.  Fit and finish is just perfect!  I'm really enjoying building this kit!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 11, 2016 9:33 AM

I do have Netflix.  I'll definitely tune into that as that can be great reference material plus, it'll be great to see one of these dinosaurs fly.  LOL!

I built a Visible B-17G and did a complete interior Eduard PE set.  Check it out on a thread I did via the search tab.  I think it was in 2015.

I think a cutaway would be an awesome idea!

Thanks for the Netflix info and the heads up on the B-17G.  Also thank you for the visit!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by scottrc on Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:27 AM

Hey Toshi,

I don't know if you have Netflix, but the first two seasons of "Ice Pilots" is offered.  Lots of exposure to both the inside and exterior of DC-4s.  

I never built the Revell Visible B-17, but it looks like this kit has so much detail it would be nice to show it as a cut away.

Love watching this build log.

Scott

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, December 10, 2016 3:20 PM

It's 4:20pm and I only now got started with the C-54D kit?  Am I sick or something?  LOL!

I just had a bunch of things to do, so here goes, another bulkhead.

Toshi

 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, December 10, 2016 8:13 AM

Modelrob
Toshi the cockpit came out looking great and your right that is one big plane. Robert
 

Thank you Modelrob.  Your vigilance in my products are very noteworthy and I extremely appreciate that.  I still need to touch up the cockpit and weather the platform that you see (The long gray piece) when that's done I hope that this mix of bulkheads turns into some semblance of an aircraft!  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Modelrob on Saturday, December 10, 2016 3:31 AM
Toshi the cockpit came out looking great and your right that is one big plane. Robert
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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:36 AM

This is one big aircraft!  LOL!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 11:10 PM

I wanted to add Patrick206, I can't believe that after some seventy plus years that these aircrafts are still flying around.  That's just amazing!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 11:05 PM

patrick206

Here's a tidbit that maybe all members know about the DC-4. In Alaska a fuel delivery service still flies them, as well as the C-46, called the Curtiss Commando, quite a performer back when they were flying them over the "hump" on supply runs.

I think the name of the service might be Nenana Fuel, they have huge onboard tanks for delivering fuel supplies to remote Alaska locations. I think it's remarkable that an aircraft that old, can still be doing rough duties like that. Rugged buggers they are.

Even the modern jets don't hang around that long, about 30 years and 60,000 flight hours will make them candidates for the scrap heap. But they are a different sort, the complexity of the systems renders them not cost effective for major rebuild, best to make soup cans from them and just buy new airplanes.

And to me, the DC-4-6-7 propeller driven airliners just "looked right."

Patrick

 

 

Thank you Patrick 206 for sharing that tid bit.  Most interesting.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02 PM

Toshi

 

 
Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 10:49 PM

David2080

Looking really good there.  I picked one up at Hobby Lobby when they first came out.  Opened it to check it out, then put it in the stash for now. Need to do more building and less buying

 

LOL!  That's how it is when you have a stash.  Thank you for the compliment.  Also thank you for visiting and the reply!

Toshi

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Posted by patrick206 on Friday, December 9, 2016 10:39 PM

Here's a tidbit that maybe all members know about the DC-4. In Alaska a fuel delivery service still flies them, as well as the C-46, called the Curtiss Commando, quite a performer back when they were flying them over the "hump" on supply runs.

I think the name of the service might be Nenana Fuel, they have huge onboard tanks for delivering fuel supplies to remote Alaska locations. I think it's remarkable that an aircraft that old, can still be doing rough duties like that. Rugged buggers they are.

Even the modern jets don't hang around that long, about 30 years and 60,000 flight hours will make them candidates for the scrap heap. But they are a different sort, the complexity of the systems renders them not cost effective for major rebuild, best to make soup cans from them and just buy new airplanes.

And to me, the DC-4-6-7 propeller driven airliners just "looked right."

Patrick

 

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Posted by David2080 on Friday, December 9, 2016 9:53 PM

Looking really good there.  I picked one up at Hobby Lobby when they first came out.  Opened it to check it out, then put it in the stash for now. Need to do more building and less buying

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 7:31 PM

Toshi

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 7:07 PM

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 7:04 PM

One aspect between the C-54D and the DC-4 kits are the seats.  ROG creatively placed the military jump seats on one side then if you turn the piece over, you can clearly see that the other side is for civilian seats as the photo here shows.

Respectfully, I'm no reviewer.  I got this information via several reviews from the Internet.  I'm just humbly passing this information on to fellow FSM Forum members.  Thank you for visiting my threads!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 6:30 PM

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 5:48 PM

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 5:46 PM

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 5:43 PM

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 9, 2016 5:41 PM

Well, I'm very very happy for every FSM Forum member here that are interested in a DC-4.  That's what a forum community is for.  A healthy and constructive conversation in regards to each other builds!  

Currently, I've been meticulously working on the cockpit this evening.  It's a tough one with so many little parts that it needs the TLC that is required on this build.  Check it out for yourselves.  Thank you forum members, with out your visits, I could not have progress!

Toshi

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by falconmod on Friday, December 9, 2016 12:35 PM

I suppose that could be an option,   maybe Hobby Lobby will carry it and solve the issue.  Surprise

It's not like I'm going to run out and get it today,    waiting to see if it comes at christmas!

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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