Stearman PT-13, Revell 1/72

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January 10, 2021
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November 4, 2020
Some rework required to fit the Yahu instrument panel.
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
Interior almost complete, with DDT tank
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November 7, 2020
When I ordered the Dekno models 1/72 Lycoming I didn't expect to be so good.
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November 7, 2020
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November 7, 2020
Unfortunatelly Dekno does not include the exhaust collector. I used the kit part mostly to be sure for the symmetry of the 9 exhaust pipes.
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November 7, 2020
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November 7, 2020
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November 7, 2020
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November 7, 2020
Collector installed. A triangular part arount the prop hub serves as the base for the collector, same as in real engine. Ready to glue the pipes
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November 7, 2020
Pipes glued to collector. Thick cyano will glue the other end to cylinder head and act as a "filler".
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November 7, 2020
The small oil pipes on cylinder heads made from a piece of copper wire. After the cyano glue was set the parts of wire between cylinders were removed.
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November 7, 2020
The main exhaust made from 2mm styrene rod heated to bend as required. Remain to install the small oil tubes between cylinders at the rear of the cyl heads.
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December 18, 2020
ResKit resin P-51 wheels were used as a substitute for the kit's very mediocre parts.
Rim covers were made from plasticard and a new tail gear from brass rod.
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December 18, 2020
Basic painting with MrColor C329 and rigging started. Cabane struts replaced with aeroclub airfoil strut, kit parts are too short and thick.
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December 18, 2020
Revell's 1/48 instructions used as a rigging guide
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December 18, 2020
Rigging complete. After 24 hours (to be sure cyano has set) I will trim and sand the rigging holes as required.
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January 10, 2021
Engine painted and installed
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January 10, 2021
"Thermal aerosol spraying" exhaust built from styrene rod.
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January 10, 2021
Exhaust installed
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January 10, 2021
Exhaust collector installed on engine.
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January 10, 2021
DDT ram air driven pump built from scratch.
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January 10, 2021
Pump installed
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January 10, 2021
Pump installed
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January 10, 2021
All decals applied. My design, custom printed by LM decals
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January 12, 2021
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January 12, 2021
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February 25, 2024
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February 25, 2024
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February 25, 2024
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February 25, 2024
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September 23, 2021

Comments

46 4 November 2020, 22:21

Gordon Sørensen
Great cockpit detail, Elias! Looking forward to watching your progress!

5 November 2020, 18:40

Stefan Schacht
nice start, I take a seat

5 November 2020, 20:06

Elias Korompilis
Thanks for your encouragement 🙂
Next comes the engine, 3D printed by Dekno models. No need to comment the level of detail compared to the stock piece. Some extra work required for the exhaust collector ring and pipe. I will suggest dekno to include this part in the future.

7 November 2020, 00:12

Alex K
Thank YOU for this WIP!

7 November 2020, 12:00

Alec K
Inspiring work. Watching 👍

7 November 2020, 16:07

Alex K
Great progress! Now, with the rigging nearly done, bring on the TAS stuff😉

18 December 2020, 19:11

Alec K
Looks great 👍

19 December 2020, 13:37

Gordon Sørensen
Tires look great, and Excellent work on the rigging, Elias! Much respect for doing double wires in 1/72!

19 December 2020, 18:48

Cuajete
Interesting...

19 December 2020, 18:54

Elias Korompilis
Thanks for your comments!
New WIP photos uploaded. 🙂

10 January 2021, 19:40

Cuajete
Great job!

10 January 2021, 20:06

Alex K
The scratch-built spraying equipment turned out great - the air-driven pump, in particular, is a little gem! 👍

11 January 2021, 16:09

Elias Korompilis
I think this is enough with this old kit 🙂
That was a very special project requiring more time for research than for building. A lot of fun! 🙂

25 January 2021, 23:34

Alex K
Ok, κάτι κατάφερες! 😛 No, seriously, great work on an obscure (up to now😉😢 subject! Two thumbs up 👍 👍

26 January 2021, 00:07