Jim Sullivan Memorial Build, Piper NE-1
Hi All,
My second build for the Mr. Jim Sullivan memorial group build is based on a picture in the book, Golden Wings 1941-1945, co-authored by Jim Sullivan, a USN, Piper NE-1.
The NE-1 is the Navy version of the iconic Piper J3C-65, Cub used for training and liaison work.
BUILD:
Special Hobby, 1/48, J-3 Cub Goes to War
Primer, Mr. Surfacer 1200, White
Mr. Color, 329, Yellow/FS13538
Moderately weathered with artist oil wash.
Insignia were painted using masks I created with my cricut cutter.
Tail numbers were individual decals from the spares box and the Cub emblem were from the kit.
EZ Line-Fine was used for the rigging.
Thanks for stopping by and checking this out. If interested, you can check out the build progression over at...
https://imodeler.com/groups/jim-sullivan-memorial-group-build/forum/topic/1-48-piper-ne-1/
I had some troubles during the build, mostly of my own doings, but all in all it was a fun build.
I hope my build brings Jim honor.
As always, until next time KEEP IT FUN!
A few comparison shots:
Fantastic result, Gary! An equally fantastic build thread!
A great tribute to Jim.
Thank you, Spiros. And thank you for following the build and encouragement. @fiveten
Excellent result, Gary @gwskat
An absolute great tribute to Jim.
Thanks for sharing your building progress.
Thank you, John. Glad you were following along and giving good cheers along the way...Thanks!
That will work! Looks like a real one reduced. Great job.
Thanks, Bill!
A fine tribute with a wonderful, realistic build.
Thank you, Bob!
Excellent build Gary.
Thanks, Rafi!
Looks like the J-3 I spent my first six hours of flight instruction in. You definitely got the most out of what was there in the box with this one, @gwsckat. Great work and a beautiful result!
Thanks Tom. As stated in the build, thanks for the suggestion to use the Special Hobby kit.
Hey Gary @gwskat, what a lovely build! It looks so cool! Love the delicate canopy.
Hi Felix. Thank you for the compliment. Yeah...the clears were one of the bugaboos for me on this build but all in all I'm pleased with the build.
This was a tough build, gary (@gwskat), but it resulted in a perfect copy of the actual plane. Can't do better than that! Well done.
Thanks for following along, George. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! You mentioned early in the build this is one of your favorite "warbirds" I'm glad you liked the outcome.
Turned out very well, Gary, you’ve captured the looks of the real thing beautifully.
Thank you, George!
That’s really nice, Gary. It looks real!
Thanks, John!
@gwskat - Excellent build Gary, I'm amazed by how flat the entire fuselage actually is. Your comparison shots are spot on!
Thanks, Brian. Yes, the construction/engineering of the Cub is simplicity but certainly has stood the test of time...but you won't win any speed records with one.
That is one sweet looking build.
Thank you for the compliment, John!
Special skills to present a beautiful Ne-1 Gary, Special Hobby can put your through the gauntlet so to speak, yet the model was built and looks outstanding. Another museum qualtiy piece. Well done Gary
Thanks, Chuck. The follow up is the Special Hobby L-4...
@uscusn
Wow! Your Piper turned out absolutely great, Gary@gwskat. All that extra work you did really paid off. Enjoyed your build thread too. Now that you finished it, would you recommend this kit to someone who's been thinking about taking the SH plunge?
Thanks, Eric, @eb801 and thanks for following along on the build!
I would say yes to this kit, and the current L-4 I'm building. These are the only SH kits I have experience with so I don't know their history on other builds. Kind of a cop-out answer but I don't want to lead you in the wrong direction.
Actually I think SH kits have vastly improved over the last few years especially since they hooked up with Eduard. I'll wait to see what your thoughts are when you finish the L-4, Gary@gwskat
It's probably going to be the same experience...the clear parts are the only ones that are different but for sure I will let you know. @eb801
Really nice! Don't see many Cubs in that yellow scheme.
Thanks, Greg. She certainly stands out amongst the other kits on the shelf.
That's a great looking J-3/NE-1. Brings back pleasant memories of flying off grass strips on nice summer days back in the good ol' days!
Thank you, Chas.
Great job. My Hobbycaft kit stalled out years ago
Thank you, George. @blackadder57 I started the Hobbycraft kit but soon boxed it back up and switched to the SH build.
gary sausmikat (@gwskat)
You have done an excellent job with your Piper. It was a pleasure to follow along with your build journal. Your completed model looks just like the ones in the pictures. I am very impressed with the tiny details you included on this build. It looks like a 1/48 scale miniature of the real thing ! I'm definitely clicking on a few of the various "like" buttons.
Thank you for the continued support with our various group builds.
Thanks, Louis! @lgardner Your comments are always encouraging. Thank you for following and setting up the group build for Jim.
gary sausmikat (@gwskat)
You are more than welcome my friend. If not for the people like you, who have been contributing to our group builds, none of them would be as good as they are. Thanks again ! I look forward to seeing your next Piper come to life... 😉