1/72 Revell Do28 C.1 Skyservant "Air Liberia"
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This is the livery I have chosen for this model.
It will be a fictional model created for my airport diorama using a real aircraft and a real livery that hasn't been seen used together.
It will be a fictional model created for my airport diorama using a real aircraft and a real livery that hasn't been seen used together.
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Another look at the same livery this time on a Trislander.
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These are the paints I have selected for the interior so far.
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My first Job, erase any abnormalities on the interior.
There were some ejector pin marks and a weird pattern that looked as if Revell had tried to cover the old Matchbox label on the inside of the fuselage.
There were some ejector pin marks and a weird pattern that looked as if Revell had tried to cover the old Matchbox label on the inside of the fuselage.
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All 6 passenger, 2 crew seats and cabin floor clipped and cleaned up ready for the next phase.
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All primed using Vallejo Model Air Grey Primer.
I had lots of the usual problems with the Airbrush so the out come is an absolute win in my eyes.
After priming I started painting the seats.(Right)
I had lots of the usual problems with the Airbrush so the out come is an absolute win in my eyes.
After priming I started painting the seats.(Right)
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The Seats are fully painted, cabin floor is also painted, both engines are fully assembled and I found the Air Liberia decals I was looking for.
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Interior nearly finished.
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Another angle to see the basic but necessary added detail.
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And the engines and wings have all been glued together.
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After putting a request out on a facebook modelling page I received a set of flight control yokes and adapted it to fit the centre console.
I believe this came from a Matchbox Twin Otter but this does the trick very nicely.
I believe this came from a Matchbox Twin Otter but this does the trick very nicely.
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Instrument panel is now in and painted.
And hair removed......
And hair removed......
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Everything's nearly ready to be closed up soon.
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Using an unused decal set from an Airfix Red Arrows 50th Hawk I did my best to create an overhead panel.
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I decided to use standard tissue paper for the curtains.
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Watered-down PVA and Vallejo Model Air Blue bought along a nice look.
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I used scrap
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Fly netting that we have on our windows might work for the carg
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Just a little bit of Vallejo Model Air Black made it look like a black cargo net IMHO.
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I glued it in the left fuselage half before the interior goes in.
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Curtains are now in too.
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Interior now glued in too.
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I've made and installed a netting g support post, in reality these are removable to allow easier baggage loading.
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I think it's all ready to go.
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One last view before the 2 halves close for the final time.
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All closed up.
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Fuselage is now all filled and sanded.
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I've temporarily PVA glued on the 2 doors.
They stuck out abit so I used masking tape to keep them in place whilst the PVA dried.
They stuck out abit so I used masking tape to keep them in place whilst the PVA dried.
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And the cockpit glazing has been dry fitted for testing!
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Windows masked.
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I decided to go for it and put the engines onto the fuselage.
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Then landing gear and I used Humbrol liquid maskol to blank off the wing inserts.
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I've added a scratch built antenna to the tail that, from what I can see, is quite unique to the Skyservant.
It wouldn't look right without it!
I think she maybe ready for primer now.....
It wouldn't look right without it!
I think she maybe ready for primer now.....
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Finally after a while of nothing I managed to find a way to start priming my models again!
I also masked off and painted the Yellow.
I also masked off and painted the Yellow.
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The black fuselage stripehas been masked and painted.
Touch ups have been taken care of.
Touch ups have been taken care of.
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I've masked and painted the tail yellow.
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I had to repaint 1 of the black fuselage stripes and I painted the white on the roof.
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The tyres have been painted.
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Decals ate on the fuselage.
I have to say it's better than I imagined!
I have to say it's better than I imagined!
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WINGS ON!
She's really starting to look like an aircraft now instead of a square ramp with engines and a tail.
She's really starting to look like an aircraft now instead of a square ramp with engines and a tail.
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And she's nearly done!
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So I've decided to add the "Last Fligjt" decals.
This Is to commemorate that this aircraft is ex Leftwaffe 58+29 which was the last Dornier DO 28 Skyservant to fly with the Luftwaffe.
This Is to commemorate that this aircraft is ex Leftwaffe 58+29 which was the last Dornier DO 28 Skyservant to fly with the Luftwaffe.
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I decided to put the Registration in the Yellow as the decals were slightly yellowed.
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And She's Finished!!!!!!
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I'm very happy with the half decent result but more than anything I actually really really enjoyed this build!
I think the enjoyment is worth more than the actual result for me!
I think the enjoyment is worth more than the actual result for me!
Kommentit
41 3 January 2021, 11:49
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Following! Found an old Matchbox boxing in my parents basement, but the clear sprue is missing. Might just build it as a paint mule….
9 August 2021, 21:20
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Very nice details.
I have seen the latest progress by chance. You should also write something in the space where mates comment so that we can find out about project updates 😉
Good job so far! 👍.
22 August 2021, 18:08
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Sorry Cuajete I thought writing the updates on the photo captions would be easier.
I'll do my best to update!
22 August 2021, 18:43
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For anyone who hasn't seen yet, I have finished the fully detailed interior and closed up the fuselage.
22 August 2021, 18:44
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Don't worry, Adam. I didn't know either until I realized with time.
Writing in this place notifies those of us who have written that there are new comments from colleagues and possible updates 😉
Good progress! 👍
23 August 2021, 20:26
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Thanks again folks!
More progress and an accompanying photo has been made and added!
24 August 2021, 12:26
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More progress is being made again after an issue stopped me being able to prime anything!
24 September 2021, 17:22
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Thanks Cuajete, I think it matches the photo I have of the Air Liberia Trislander.
More progress!!!!
26 September 2021, 02:36
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I really like that Yellow - such a hard colour to get good even coverage. Nice job on the Black stripe too! Patience and masking skill gives a great result!
26 September 2021, 11:14
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Thank you Bruce and Gordon!
More possible progress on the way tonight!
26 September 2021, 16:52
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Thanks again everyone!
Definitely more progress updates to be uploaded in the next few hours!
28 September 2021, 23:34
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Enjoying this one coming together, and looking better and better 👍🙂
29 September 2021, 19:36
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Thanks Cuajete!
I've been thinking and trying to decide which 1/72 Airliner to do next....
1 October 2021, 03:29
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She looks like a fledgling, about to try her wings for first time 🙂
3 October 2021, 16:04
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She does doesn't dress!
Just been rolled out of the paintshop ready for test flights!
3 October 2021, 16:52
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Pristine and sparkling, she looks very smart indeed. Great results, Adam 👍🙂
4 October 2021, 06:19
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Very nice painting job, Adam! You can be proud of the result 🙂 👍
Congrats!
6 October 2021, 18:02
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Thank you Cuajete!
Thank you for following along!
Next up I think will be the Airfix Britten-norman Islander in Aurigny Airways livery.
6 October 2021, 23:20
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Wow I didn't realise just how popular this build would be!
You do all know its a whiff right? Haha!
22 November 2021, 08:49
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Of course, we all knew that from the very beginning, Adam. LOL 🙂
22 November 2021, 08:57
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Haha thanks Robert and thanks to everyone who commented and liked the build!
I'm going to be making another whiff prop airliner soon so be sure to keep a lookout!
22 November 2021, 11:14