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Stinson Reliant SR-9

December 2, 2024 · in Aviation · · 42 · 215
This article is part of a series:
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  2. PA-48 Enforcer
  3. Duesenberg SJ
  4. Stinson Reliant SR-9

Hi All,

Adding to my powered vehicle series with a SR-9, powered with a Lycoming R-680 radial.

Build:
This kit is a 1970's era kit. The build was straight forward with no major problems. Along with normal seam filling and cleanup, some filling was required between the gear legs and spats.
Because the kit propeller somewhat looked like a propeller, I decided to scratch build a better representation from spare blades, from the extras box, styrene tube and sheet for the hub and counterweights. A new pitot tube was also scratch built.
I updated the interior, but this was a moot point with tinted windows and eventually deciding to close the doors. Oh well…I know it's there.
The majority of this build, by far, was paint scheme artwork, masking and painting.
My scheme is based on a “typical” Stinson gull wing scheme, but I tweaked it by adding the registration number to the fuselage sides, bigger cowl tulip, modified fuselage and spats lighting-bolts and removing the tail outline.
First up, overall aircraft was primed, followed with painting the entire aircraft white. Next, was the red, masking the white with self-created masks. After fixing some over spray and seepage under the masks I applied a clear gloss to prepare for decals. All portions of the red were outlined with black pin-striping using self-made decals. The Stinson tail emblems were from the kit. Lasty, a semi-gloss clear was applied overall.
The tinted windows were created by painting AK Real color, clear smoke to the interior of the clear parts prior to assembly.
This was a challenging but enjoyable project from concept to completion.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you like my Stinson Reliant SR-9.
Until next time…KEEP IT FUN!

Kit:
AMT, , Stinson Reliant SR-9, AMT905/12

Paints:
Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 White,
AK Real Color, RC807, Cream White RAL9001
AK Real Color, RC834, Maranello Red 300
AK Real Color, RC508, Clear Smoke

Decals:
Stinson emblems, Kit suppled
Black outlines: Dr. Decal & Mr. Hyde, Super thin, laser, waterslide decal paper.
(This was the first time using this decal paper manufacturer, based in Australia. Very pleased with the results)

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42 responses

  1. Absolutely stunning, Gary!
    The decals have worked really well, as has the painting. Nice tinting on the windows! Also great to see the Duesenberg in the picture too. Photography and setting great, too!

  2. Gary, that is an incredibly attractive model plane photographed so well! 🤩 Man, you nailed it, my friend @gwskat! 🏆

  3. Very nice work of an old kit Gary, @gwskat. I am impressed with your painting of the red with the black outline. Very impressive in getting the line so sharp and consistent through the entire paint scheme. Well done!

  4. Terrific looking results on this classic model… looks beautiful!

  5. Wonderful build with outstanding finish. Special.

  6. Excellent Gary (@gwskat). I really wish we had more of these interwar civilian aircraft available to build. Very attractive aircraft and you've done an outstanding job on bringing that old kit up to snuff.

  7. Well done - nice car, too. I love old Stinsons and such.

    1 attached image. Click to enlarge.

  8. Wow - that looks immaculate! Well done!

  9. Great result - the cream finish really does set it off.

  10. Lovely job! it looks much better than the model that I built several months ago.

  11. Not at all familiar with this bird, but I know a great build when I see it. Wonderful work. Keep ‘em coming.

  12. Looks great. Very well done. I have this one as well as the Beech Staggerwing in my stash. Inspiration to get building mine.

  13. Excellent result, Gary! Loved all your extra job!

  14. Really excellent work on this, Gary.

  15. An impressive build, Gary @gwskat
    This is such a wonderful aircraft in an attractive scheme.
    Well done.

  16. Well done Gary, I drive by the Redlands Municipal Airport every morning with all the civil aircraft parked very close to the street, as I drive by. Seeing your magnificent build of the Stinson reminds me that it would be nice to have at least one civil air plane on the shelf somewhere maybe 2. I think the last civil air model I built was the Gates Lear Jet kit from IMC in 48th scale. As a teen. A nice change of pace, always with the unique and impressive subject once again. Thanks for sharing

  17. Love the colors on this one, Gary.

  18. Really nice work, I love these old high-wing monoplanes from the '30s.

  19. She looks great, Gary @gwskat! It's really an elegant plane with a beautiful paint scheme. I like how you did the windows.

  20. Outstanding work!

  21. All of the above, nicely done!

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