Final shots of Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

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45 3 December, 13:53

bughunter
With a bit of luck I had today some light between the rain showers so now I can show some outdoor shots.
Before anyone asks: These are not new reference images, but photos of the model 🙂

3 December, 13:58

Robert Podkoński
Yeah, photos of the model... These are reference photos for sure! 😉 Like I've said: BEAUTIFUL!

3 December, 14:55

gorby
Well that brightens a dull day. Stunning build as always and the photographs make it look like it's the real deal. The metal rigging was very successful.

3 December, 15:08

Spanjaard
if mine turns to be a quarter as good as this one, I will be over the moon, what a fantastic result!

3 December, 15:31

Zbynek Honzik
Absolutely extraordinary work! What a great photos! Truly a feast for the eyes and a great inspiration! Congratulations Bughunter!

3 December, 16:03

Christoph Kunz
It's flying. It is really flying! See the last pic.
Bild 1 : Wie das Licht auf dem schmalen Band des Rumpfes schimmert sieht fantastisch aus.

3 December, 16:14

Kenneth
👍👍👍👍👍 photos!

3 December, 16:45

bughunter
Thank you very much for your wonderful comments mates!
Now its dark so I made also some pictures in a light tent. Feel free top ask if you want to see a special detail or viewing angle.
And in case you have have not seen it yet: there is a big album of the build attached to the project.

3 December, 17:50

Alec K
I mean, what is there to say. Just superb! The metal rigging looks intriguing, may have to try it.

3 December, 18:37

Ben M
Ready for a fly-in

3 December, 19:45

Marcin Terlikowski
Real plane on real airfield. Great pics

3 December, 21:50

Ludvík Kružík
Fantastic model in perfect photos! I really like the photos with the spinning propeller (no. 14 and 15) Especially the photo of the machine in flight looks very impressive.

3 December, 21:55

Stefan Fraundorfer
An incredibly well-made model. Congratulations!

3 December, 22:39

Kyle DeHart
Frank, what can I say? Another beauty to add to your collection!! Up to your usual high standards of detailing and rigging and paint work, my friend. I always greatly enjoy your outdoor shots too. Lovely.

4 December, 00:04

Bernhard Schrock
A true "fly by wire" bird 🙂. Top!

4 December, 06:19

Peter Hardy
I'm gobsmacked! Again!

4 December, 07:00

Marcel
Wow, fantastic. It's almost like the real thing.

4 December, 07:49

Jakub Fiala
Just amazing! It really looks like the real machine. The level of added details is almost unbelievable 👍

4 December, 09:04

Neuling
Super schöne Bilder!

4 December, 09:30

bughunter
Thank you very much for your fantastic feedback! If you can confuse the model with the real airplane, I have achieved my goal 🙂
The very slight weathering is barely visible in the pictures. I assumed that these school machines were well maintained.
I must also thank Revell for this wonderful (and underrated) kit! Only this crazy yellow plastic ...

@Alec The metal rigging is a special thing. A lot of effort to get it looking right and I think it will be still to big on a WWI biplane. The size would match for 1:32 (Wingnut Wing says in the instruction to use 0.3 x 0.1mm wires for the RAF wires), but the etched wires will be to short for 1:32. The hole must be in the right angle and the wire need a free movement on one side to avoid problems with thermal changes.

4 December, 10:16