Pilatus PC 6 1/32 Scale Scratch build
The end is getting closer... I have started to paint the aircraft, It will be a model of a PC 6 that does geophysical surveying, the company, called NRG has its HO here in Cape Town, and they were kind enough to send me some walk around pictures of their aircraft. The funny thing is that when I left Lubumbashi in the DRC I actually saw this aircraft standing on the apron...how cool is that.
I am going to vacuform the canopy tomorrow and hopefully is will fit without a hitch, then I am going to do some light washes and weathering, add the doors, add the flaps and linkages and some final work and then I should be at home base.
Needless to say I went through 2 rolls of Tamiya masking tape and that I have arms like a body builder from all the sanding.
Hope you enjoy the pics
Marc
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Morne Meyer said on October 23, 2017
Marc this is top notch and build totally from scratch! My vote for a winner on Imodeler.
Marc Barris said on October 23, 2017
Too many great builders on I modeller bud, I am just glad you like it.
Greg Kittinger said on October 23, 2017
Can't wait to see her all suited up! When I saw the headline shot I thought you might be done, but it was all a tease again! Great work Marc.
Marc Barris said on October 23, 2017
Nothing wrong with a little tease now and again Greg, It keeps the blood pumping, glad you like it.
Michel Verschuere said on October 23, 2017
Excellent job Marc, been following this build since the beginning! Thanks for sharing, Michel.
Marc Barris said on October 23, 2017
Thanks Michel, nearly done.
Craig Abrahamson said on October 23, 2017
Great job, my friend...you gonna put all those doo-dads under the wing(s) or not?
Marc Barris said on October 23, 2017
I really don't know, what do you think, should I?
Jeff Bailey said on October 23, 2017
What are the doo-dads?
Marc Barris said on October 23, 2017
Drop tanks and sensor pods...
Craig Abrahamson said on October 23, 2017
Well...if you're gonna model THAT particular aircraft and you've gone THIS far into it, then yeah...I'd add 'em.
Jeff Bailey said on October 23, 2017
Mac - every time I see this plane, my opinion of your skills grow even bigger! This is superb work. I've always liked the Pilatus after I saw videos of them taking off & landing ... all in about 2 meters! (Just kidding; I don't know what their take-off & landing distance is actually, but it's probably the closest thing to having your own Harrier "Jump Jet!")
As my German friends would say, "Ausgeseichnet!" (Please excuse any German misspelling I may type!)
Marc Barris said on October 23, 2017
Hey Jeff, Its guys like you and everyone on i Modeler that keeps me going and pushing my abilities to the limit. I have learned so much with this build, its not perfect in the least, but I will keep trying to get it perfect, thanks for the comment.
George Williams said on October 23, 2017
Keep at it, Marc, I think adding the doo dahs is a good idea, but only if you enjoy it.
Marc Barris said on October 24, 2017
oh...I am going to have fun with those doo dahs, thanks George.