1/72 NOVO Westland Lysander COMPLETED !

Whoa, that is tiny! That is some really nice detailing, Chris. Is it worth it, yer darn right it is!

I think I'll be keeping a closer eye on this one from now on.  :)

Hi, Bossman-

A really nice save on the clear stuff, I didn't think it would be done that well. Good job.

Patrick

Thanks Max and John,

Most of the interior detail work hasn't been that difficult. I think the hardest part was cutting and polishing the tiny little windows (about 1/8" x 3/16") in the rear of the fuselage.  They were super cloudy, rough, and didn't fit in the recesses very well. Probably wouldn't have been as much of a problem if they were larger - but it was hard just to hold them, much less work on them.  Glad I can call that part DONE !

Chris

Pretty nice work, especially in such a tight space.

Hey Chris, comments, cool work! and, my that thing is small! I'm keeping an eye on the project, Not many other Lysander projects to watch! LOL!

Max

Time for a little more card stock detailing, painting, and refinement of the cockpit parts.

First, some reference photos showed that the crew seat was not identical to the pilot's.  It was just a metal pan, with no back, and a few holes.  So - cut the seat off, cut off the back, carve a "dish" into what remains, and drill some holes.  Various boxes were added on either sidewall in the rear and to the pilot's area with cardstock. Wine bottle foil was used for seat harnesses fore and aft.  (Merlot in case you're wondering)  Here's the guts before insertion . . .

. . .  Adding it to the fuselage with the ammo tray in back and the IP in front

The fuselage buttoned up.

And a test fit of the canopy . . . yeah - I think it was worth the labor.  It can be seen.

Chris

Hey all,

I had a little time tonight so I thought I'd start the cockpit detail.  This is a beginning.

With the back of the canopy open, it will be easy to see inside the pit.  It just wouldnt look right without a little bit of the framing detail that is so prominent in the Lizzy's cockpit.  I won't be creating parts of the framing that will be covered, but there is a good amount that will be seen in through the open part and through the greenhouse glass.

First - drilling holes for the "posts"

Simple evergreen styrene rod stock trimmed to length . . .

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And here she is at the end of the evening

Fitting

and then adding several more members to the frame

Chris

Nicely done and your moving right along!

Toshi

After a short session this evening . . . 

It's a little crude.  The lines outlining the interior fabric area are made up - but most of it will be covered up anyway.  I just wanted to give the impression in case anybody looks in there.

Pink/Red blotches with pencil lines drawn over.

The two white styrene pieces will go at the edge of the cockpit lip around the pilot and crewman's seats.

Next - a bit of framing with fine styrene rod.

Chris

The canopy is definately looking better.

Toshi

Haven't seen a Novo kit in years, i had quite a few of them back in the 80's.

Nice subject, one of the main roles of the Lysander was landing and piucking up agents in occupied Europe. Looking forwartd to seeing what you can do with this. Canopy is certainly looking better.

Hi;

 Now see? I like all these little odd aircraft. Especially the STOL types .That's why I love the odd-ball seaplanes too . The Lysander has been high on my list , no matter where it comes from .  T.B.

It got better . . . 

Ooooo - Very nice Beau Pawel !

Chris

Hello!

Well the purpose of that yellow-black  paint scheme is that you should actually MISS that plane - because it was a target tug! Of course I mean miss the tug when firing at the towed practice target.

As for the FROG/NOVO kits - some time ago it was about the only plastic kits you could get at all east of the iron curtain. I have built one of those babies AGAIN some time ago - with some tweaking they can look good:

More on my build here: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/p/160029/1737888.aspx

Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

Hodakamax

I'd never seen one or even knew they existed.

Thanks Max,

Well . . .  You certainly couldn't miss seeing THAT one ! 

It is a kindof goofy looking aircraft - that's one of the things that attracted me to it. I think it was originally developed for recon and some stealth-type missions.  (plenty of info on Wiki)

Later on - it was used for other not-so-stealthy purposes - like the "Target Tug" scheme shown in your picture. 

Chris

Hey Chris, here's one I shot at Oskosh in 2009. I'd never seen one or even knew they existed. Maybe this will help you as a reference of a cool looking aircraft!

Max