CAC CA-13 Boomerang
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20 17 July 2020, 13:36
Derek Huggett
Ahhhh...Airfix 1965 at its best(?) - didn't have the prop discs or flashy stand back in those days though. Was probably among my first half-dozen builds ('build' being a literal term at that age! More glue than plastic, and nary a drop of paint to be seen!) Do it justice Gordon! 👍 🙂
Ahhhh...Airfix 1965 at its best(?) - didn't have the prop discs or flashy stand back in those days though. Was probably among my first half-dozen builds ('build' being a literal term at that age! More glue than plastic, and nary a drop of paint to be seen!) Do it justice Gordon! 👍 🙂
17 July 2020, 13:52
Gordon Sørensen
SCM database shows it a 1968 vintage - same as me!
This is the MPC boxing, and the discs and stand are included in the instructions.
Decals are taped against a window to try to sun-bleach some of the yellowing.
SCM database shows it a 1968 vintage - same as me!
This is the MPC boxing, and the discs and stand are included in the instructions.
Decals are taped against a window to try to sun-bleach some of the yellowing.
17 July 2020, 14:10
Derek Huggett
The original Airfix release hails from 1965 on the models timeline (after my vintage - yikes!). I expect the parts MPC added were seen as 'cutting edge' at the time, Either way, I wonder if anyone ever thought it might still be around after all these years! Bonne chance mon ami.
The original Airfix release hails from 1965 on the models timeline (after my vintage - yikes!). I expect the parts MPC added were seen as 'cutting edge' at the time, Either way, I wonder if anyone ever thought it might still be around after all these years! Bonne chance mon ami.
17 July 2020, 18:58
Gordon Sørensen
Scratchbuilt some interior detail. I know most won't be seen, but its fun...
Seperated the elevators and rudder. I like to show them deflected.
Scratchbuilt some interior detail. I know most won't be seen, but its fun...
Seperated the elevators and rudder. I like to show them deflected.
23 July 2020, 12:42
wilky
An old kit for sure.
For many years the Airfix Boomerang was the only kit available.
It's a pity Airfix haven't updated it
An old kit for sure.
For many years the Airfix Boomerang was the only kit available.
It's a pity Airfix haven't updated it
23 July 2020, 14:09
Łukasz Gliński
Wow, what an oldtimer. Not so bad for 1960s, it has some interior! 😄
Wow, what an oldtimer. Not so bad for 1960s, it has some interior! 😄
23 July 2020, 14:28
Gordon Sørensen
Built up the interior, looks pretty good. Going to add a couple black squares to represent the controls. Printed out an instrument panel, just have to scale-size it properly...
Built up the interior, looks pretty good. Going to add a couple black squares to represent the controls. Printed out an instrument panel, just have to scale-size it properly...
29 July 2020, 20:25
Gordon Sørensen
Finished the interior. Looks great, and nothing will be able to be seen once the canopy is on...
Fuselage together, wings and horizontal stabilizers attached. Going to need a bit of putty on the belly.
@Gary - the discs are suppose to represent the prop spinning. Funny thing is, they aren't the same diameter as the plastic prop.
Finished the interior. Looks great, and nothing will be able to be seen once the canopy is on...
Fuselage together, wings and horizontal stabilizers attached. Going to need a bit of putty on the belly.
@Gary - the discs are suppose to represent the prop spinning. Funny thing is, they aren't the same diameter as the plastic prop.
4 August 2020, 19:16
Gordon Sørensen
Made my own mask for the canopy. Usually I paint the canopy first and add after, but there was a bit of a gap between the fuselage and the forward section that needed a bit o' putty.
Started the camoflague, brush paintied with Humbrol Enamels. Have enough in the stash to last me a while. Not sure what I am going to use when they need replacement.
Made my own mask for the canopy. Usually I paint the canopy first and add after, but there was a bit of a gap between the fuselage and the forward section that needed a bit o' putty.
Started the camoflague, brush paintied with Humbrol Enamels. Have enough in the stash to last me a while. Not sure what I am going to use when they need replacement.
24 September 2020, 16:47
Derek Huggett
Bearers of 'The Hairy Stick' - ten-HUT! Looking good Gordon - acrylics are not so bad once you get practiced at using them, but if your enamel stock is anything like mine, no great worries for a while yet! 👍 🙂
Bearers of 'The Hairy Stick' - ten-HUT! Looking good Gordon - acrylics are not so bad once you get practiced at using them, but if your enamel stock is anything like mine, no great worries for a while yet! 👍 🙂
25 September 2020, 06:49
Gordon Sørensen
Well....crap! The putty I used to fill the gap on the canopy has gone all the way through. Now it is visible inside the cockpit. Other than prying off the canopy I am not sure what else to do... Any suggestion?
But.... I am happy with how the paint turned out. One coat of Klear and it already looks ready for decalling.
Well....crap! The putty I used to fill the gap on the canopy has gone all the way through. Now it is visible inside the cockpit. Other than prying off the canopy I am not sure what else to do... Any suggestion?
But.... I am happy with how the paint turned out. One coat of Klear and it already looks ready for decalling.
1 November 2020, 19:34
Łukasz Gliński
Hm, not sure the black penetrating glue (like Mr.Cement SP) would go underneath the paint to darken the putty. Wouldn't risk to check it on a varnished kit anyway. I usually mix the putty with black pigment/paint if needed in canopy surroundings.
Hm, not sure the black penetrating glue (like Mr.Cement SP) would go underneath the paint to darken the putty. Wouldn't risk to check it on a varnished kit anyway. I usually mix the putty with black pigment/paint if needed in canopy surroundings.
1 November 2020, 21:01
Gordon Sørensen
Think you are right Alec! Good thing I attach my canopies with Humbrol Clearfix...
Think you are right Alec! Good thing I attach my canopies with Humbrol Clearfix...
4 November 2020, 01:50
Gordon Sørensen
Canopy re-attached. Think I got a better fit this time too. Now I waiting on some decals ordered from New Zealand.
Canopy re-attached. Think I got a better fit this time too. Now I waiting on some decals ordered from New Zealand.
3 December 2020, 11:53
Gordon Sørensen
2 months and 3 days after ordering (postmark says it was mailed 2 days after I ordered!) finally got my RAAF Roundels. May actually get to finish this!
2 months and 3 days after ordering (postmark says it was mailed 2 days after I ordered!) finally got my RAAF Roundels. May actually get to finish this!
22 January 2021, 17:10
wilky
I've purchased a lot of stuff on ebay from Canada and it has always taken month's to get to Australia.
One seller I bought a few Westclox pocket watches from always drives to the US to post anything because the shipping from the us is so much faster
I've purchased a lot of stuff on ebay from Canada and it has always taken month's to get to Australia.
One seller I bought a few Westclox pocket watches from always drives to the US to post anything because the shipping from the us is so much faster
23 January 2021, 18:59
Gordon Sørensen
Completed! Happy with the results. Not bad for a 50-year-old kit! First Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in my collection.
Completed! Happy with the results. Not bad for a 50-year-old kit! First Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in my collection.
12 April 2021, 15:16
Gordon Sørensen
Thank you for the comments, Ben, Vincent, Cuajete, Erik, Olivier, Andy, and Alec!
Thank you for the comments, Ben, Vincent, Cuajete, Erik, Olivier, Andy, and Alec!
13 April 2021, 04:44
Derek Huggett
Done a fair dinkum job on that Gordon - bit of a silk purse you've made there! Very nice. 👍
Done a fair dinkum job on that Gordon - bit of a silk purse you've made there! Very nice. 👍
13 April 2021, 05:37
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