CAC CA-13 Boomerang
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20 17 July 2020, 13:36
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wow, what an oldtimer. Not so bad for 1960s, it has some interior! 😄
23 July 2020, 14:28
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Think you are right Alec! Good thing I attach my canopies with Humbrol Clearfix...
4 November 2020, 01:50
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thank you for the comments, Ben, Vincent, Cuajete, Erik, Olivier, Andy, and Alec!
13 April 2021, 04:44
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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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