Final shots of Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

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 🙂

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

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.

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

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

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.

Kenneth
👍👍👍👍👍 photos!

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.

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

Ben M
Ready for a fly-in

Marcin Terlikowski
Real plane on real airfield. Great pics

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.

Stefan Fraundorfer
An incredibly well-made model. Congratulations!

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.

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

Peter Hardy
I'm gobsmacked! Again!

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

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

Neuling
Super schöne Bilder!

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.

Neil
This is just ridiculously good! Amazing craftsmanship 👍

Michael Kohl
Wirklich sehr fein geworden.

Pietro De Angelis
Fantastic work,
the outdoor photos are incredibles!

Alec K
Thanks for the info 👍. I saw a modeler using it in 1:144, not really sure what dark magic they used 😄

David Taylor
Stunning as always.

Martin Oostrom
It's getting boring Bugsy. But this is another marvellous, ingenious, fantastic, gorgeous, incredible build. Just as with Lode, I'm running out of words. Can we just call it a Frank build?

Alec K
Yes! FB for short. And it will mean something other than, you know, FB…

Thomas Bischoff
another beauty from the master! Your builds leave us all speechless

bughunter
It makes me happy to read your wonderful comments!
Martin, you're running out of words because you've already used so many adjectives. I need a dictionary 😎

Desert Marlin
Amazing work there!!! Glad I got to see this one in the final gallery!

bughunter
Thank you very much! Every comment makes me happy.
I'm sure some people think these are the reference pictures and the model is yet to come ...

Kyle DeHart
No doubt about that Frank!! If I ever build a subject that you've built, I'm certainly going to use your final glamour photos as reference!!

bughunter
Yeah Kyle, thank you for you strong continued support 👍

Dave
Beautiful

Guy Rump
Great job! 👍

Duncan Black
It's fantastic, the metal rigging really does add to the whole look.

bughunter
Thank you Dave, Guy and Duncan!

bughunter
Today I had a Wingman beer in my advent calendar. Take a look at the colors! If that's not a suitable drink for this project ...

Dave
Well deserved

Spanjaard
perfect fit 😄

Kyle DeHart
That is some sweet beer artwork!! Love it.

bughunter
Yeah mates!
Kyle, I like the angry look, the many details like the foot on the collar - that's why I uploaded the picture.

Juergen Klinglhuber
Great result - I hope you enjoyed your beer ! Cheers !

Johannes Schendlinger
A really nice result !

Pepe
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Jennifer Franklin
okay *wow*, love the plane. The rigging looks intimidating, but you did a lovely job.