Grumman Mallard(y)

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Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby frediv » Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:54 pm

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Malady, Melody, neither but a very basic vac-form.The model is completely devoid of any surface detail including control surface demarkation. Also absent are propellers, engines and undercarriage.The vac-form has been done using male patterns which result in crisp sharp edges inside the shells but not where they are required - on the outside! The wing floats do not even have the step. The front of the cowlings was also seen as a potential problem and were replaced with resin items. However, despite the deficiencies, the kit goes together well and is proving to be a most enjoyable build.
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Re: Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby hrtpaul » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:43 pm

I'll be watching this Fred. Have you picked a scheme for it yet?
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Re: Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby Knotty » Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:10 am

Gee , your a better man than me Fred . Great work so far , nothing wrong with a flying boat !!!
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Re: Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby Adam the Akrodude » Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:59 am

I bow very low in great RESPECT for anyone who can build vac-form so well! Looking forward to seeing further progress on this build.

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Re: Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby frediv » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:15 pm

Thanks for the comments Paul, David and Adam. The colour scheme will be TAA as in Paul's photo that started this project off.
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Re: Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby hrtpaul » Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:08 pm

Fred if you need any pics let me know. I have acquired about 50 photos of VH-TGA (during and after TAA) give or take a few that may prove helpful :)
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Re: Grumman Mallard(y)

Postby Graeme H » Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:56 pm

Well that is coming along nicely, certainly looks the part
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