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Dreaming of Barra ...

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64 12 March 2021, 21:37
Gordon Sørensen
Just have to ask, Lucasz.... What? Having Amodel withdrawals, so need to complex it up a bit?
12 March 2021, 23:50
Łukasz Gliński
Well, the appearance of the Aerocraft sets made me curious. Let's see whether I'm gonna regret it 😄
13 March 2021, 20:50
Ben M
matchbox. what's next, mistercraft? 🙂
13 March 2021, 21:04
Łukasz Gliński
Well, the Caravelle is already on the shelf, but I still have a Hunter and Iskra waiting, just in case 😛
13 March 2021, 21:23
Erik De Smet
Interesting build, Lukasz, how is the clear resin part of Aerocraft ? Is it thick ?
14 March 2021, 09:16
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks Erik. It's thick indeed, but quite clear though - see pic #3.
14 March 2021, 11:00
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Licasz ,,,, have you landed in Barra .?... Good work
14 March 2021, 11:24
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks. The answer is no, however still hoping to do it one day, hence the project name 🙂
14 March 2021, 13:22
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Me too ,,,, even though I've been to a lot of islands in Scotland , I've never been in barra ,,,,, but when I'll do it'll be by plane
14 March 2021, 15:45
Zsolt Czegle
I'm curious! Following! 🙂
14 March 2021, 17:48
Cuajete
Łukasz factory's engines never stop... Following!
14 March 2021, 19:33
Łukasz Gliński
Welcome, still hoping this dream will not become a nightmare, even though it's close. I spent last couple of days on sanding and filling.
Next time I'm gonna use only the transparent part from Aerocraft, the rest is simply not worth it. They should release a windshield set only IMHO.
19 March 2021, 22:14
Zsolt Czegle
Łukasz you are masochistic! Do you hate yourself? You couldn't even put together a simple Tamiya set anymore! 😄 😄 😄
20 March 2021, 07:21
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Courage !!
20 March 2021, 18:04
Łukasz Gliński
Gracias. Köszi. Perhaps not Tamiya, but I'm still able to build the new Airfixes, however having issues finishing them 😄
20 March 2021, 20:53
Erik De Smet
Looking at your comment on the Aerocraft set, I wonder why you should use it ?
27 March 2021, 16:38
Łukasz Gliński
Well, I ask myself the very same question. So far the most useful part is the windshield - the kit's one being way to narrow. I'm going to check out the engines soon, stay tuned 🙂
27 March 2021, 16:42
Stefan Schacht
curious 🙂
27 March 2021, 21:22
Łukasz Gliński
Welcome. I tested another Aerocraft set today just to conclude that I'm unable to find a difference (except for the material used).
28 March 2021, 14:17
Gordon Sørensen
The omtales do look a little more rounded on the resin replacements. Might be the Black paint hiding it on the originals, though.
Interesting method of molding the props. I hope the attachment point/Line come off nice and clean.
Had been looking at the gear legs too, but after watching your work, will put off getting any.
28 March 2021, 14:44
Łukasz Gliński
Well, the legs needed a lot of primer to look smooth enough. The inlets, props and spinners are too similar for me to take care 😄 So I will either sell them or use them for another kit in the future.
31 March 2021, 14:59
Dave Flitton
Looking forward to the finished product
31 March 2021, 17:59
Łukasz Gliński
Welcome Dave. It's gonna take a while still. Currently I'm adding the missing details.
Perhaps this is something the Aerocraft should consider? 😛
9 April 2021, 19:49
Łukasz Gliński
Still hesitating - to rivet or not to rivet...
17 April 2021, 11:46
Cuajete
Łukasz, I know you like the pain of hard plastics, but also good taste. Rivet? 😛
19 April 2021, 19:08
Łukasz Gliński
Yeah, I bought a basic Revell riveter some time ago and haven't used it yet. On the other hand the rivets are barely visible on the real thing, so I should focus more on masking probably 😉
19 April 2021, 19:22
Erik De Smet
With a riveter you will make holes in the plastic, while on the real thing on YouTube the rivets are popping out.
19 April 2021, 19:28
Łukasz Gliński
I know 😄 The thing is, the dirty rivets look almost the same as holes 😉
Loganair on the other hand washed the Barra planes after every flight to remove salt, so I decided to skip the imitation of dirty riveting, thanks for your say folks 👍
19 April 2021, 19:52
Cuajete
Łukasz has answered his own question 😉
19 April 2021, 19:55
Łukasz Gliński
Solely thanks to your replies 😛
19 April 2021, 20:06
Cuajete
😄 👍
19 April 2021, 20:16
Łukasz Gliński
So, I added all the missing bits and pieces (some inlets, outlets and aerials). Taking break for 2 weeks and then it will be time for painting. I'm leaning towards less orthodox approach - first the dark colours (less masking) and then white overall. Still haven't decided whether to assemble the wings before or afterwards.
21 April 2021, 20:05
Cuajete
But you like to put the windows at the end of building, Łukasz 😛
Looking good so far 👍
22 April 2021, 18:06
Łukasz Gliński
Got the masks, if you insist Señor 😄
22 April 2021, 18:53
Cuajete
😄 😄 😄
22 April 2021, 18:57
Łukasz Gliński
I'm Bach, only to find the wing struts are too short...
8 May 2021, 19:32
Ralf Topeters
Hey mate, another one of the good old matchbox ones. A lot of work to do or making big compromises. That's the deal with them but it looks very promising so far. I'm curious! 👍
21 May 2021, 17:15
Łukasz Gliński
So true 👍 Welcome 🙂
21 May 2021, 18:21
Juergen Klinglhuber
great work....👍
24 May 2021, 17:15
Łukasz Gliński
Tanks a lot. Matchbox is Matchbox, no doubt about it. Hopefully not so much will be visible in white 😉
24 May 2021, 20:00
Alex K
Yeap, it would be nice to see this on the newsfeed again (no pressure!)... From Maldives to the Outer Hebrides... the places the Beavers / Otters / Twin Otters go! 😄 BTW - it's been some time I wanted to comment on the "Dreaming of Barra..." title of the project, because - well, yes, isn't that in a way one of the fine things in modelling - taking us to faraway places?! Keep up the great work! 👍
10 July 2021, 21:16
Łukasz Gliński
It is indeed Alex - currently I'm torn between Kaapstad (Canberra), Miramar (Tomcat) and Barra 😄
Short update - I finished the main spraying today.
1 August 2021, 13:10
Erik De Smet
It is always a pleasure to travel with Lukasz through his modeling projects
1 August 2021, 13:59
Cuajete
Nice result, Łukasz 👍
1 August 2021, 17:27
Daniel Klink
Good painting job and cool progress mate!
1 August 2021, 17:30
Skyhiker
I'm liking it
28 August 2021, 15:44
Bas Tonn
Would love to fly to Barra one day 😉 Nice project !!
28 August 2021, 19:11
Cuajete
Shining effect on tail looks very nice!
29 August 2021, 09:48
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks everyone 👍
@Cuajete - it's printed actually
29 August 2021, 11:30
Guy Rump
Looking really good. 👍
8 October 2021, 20:32
Alex K
Coming along nicely! (bis...) 👍 👍
9 October 2021, 18:01
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks, never tired of your support 👍
9 October 2021, 18:09
Mirko Römer
Missed this by now. Very niiice!!
10 October 2021, 16:18
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Looking good ... keep on !
11 October 2021, 18:57
Robert Podkoński
So, you are approaching the finish line in fantastic style, Łukasz - keep it on! Looks lovely already!
11 October 2021, 19:00
Cuajete
I agree with Robert. Looks lovely already!
11 October 2021, 19:30
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks everyone. Almost a finish line indeed, currently I'm sculpting the Matchbox props into something more realistic 😄
11 October 2021, 19:49
Bruce Huxtable
Looking very smart in her new livery and decals. Great results, and still more icing to add to the cake 😉👍
11 October 2021, 20:18
Ben Marshall
Stunning job on this so far. I agree that the majority of the Aerocraft additions don't really add much to the build, with the exception of the windscreen.. If I were them I'd be releasing that on it's own, perhaps with a set of aerials and inlets/outlets instead—would be much more useful! If my build of this turns out a fraction as good as yours is so far I'll be very happy indeed. Great stuff!
6 December 2021, 19:43
Ben Marshall
Ooh question for you! I noticed you haven't installed the cabin windows before sealing. I've done the same—was intending to use Krystal Klear to make the windows. Some tests however haven't been promising, they came out a bit wobbly and recessed. What are your plans?
6 December 2021, 19:45
Łukasz Gliński
Thanx Ben. Some of them are Kristal Klear, others were made with the Bondic UV glue. The trick with Kristal Klear is the following: make them a tad bulbous, it shrinks later on and position it upside down so it doesn't flow sideways. If it is too bulbous you can iteratively wash it down after drying too. Then I seal it with multiple thin lacquer varnish layers, so they are waterproof enough to decal the kit Hope it helps.
6 December 2021, 20:23
Ben Marshall
That is super helpful Lukasz, may thanks. Good thing I asked too, I was planning to decal the kit first and then add the windows.. might not be the best idea though as I presume the Krystal Klear would dissolve around the decals!! Good luck with your build, I'll be following progress 🙂
6 December 2021, 21:09
Łukasz Gliński
I'm very glad I stumbled upon your build. Hope it will bring my mojo back to finish the props soon. 🙂 You can find Kristal Klear windows on my Avanti and 737 too.
PS. Lovely avatar, innit? 😉
6 December 2021, 21:12
Ben Marshall
Very glad that it might prove useful for mojo! And I feel much better now about getting these windows sorted so many thanks for providing some reassurance!! Loving the Avanti build you did—pristine, lovely windows and a very cool aircraft too. That's going on my wishlist 🙂
6 December 2021, 22:16
Thomas Kolb
Phew, what a work effort! But it is getting there nicely!
21 December 2021, 21:05
Bas Tonn
such a beauty !!
21 December 2021, 21:45
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks mates.
Bas, yes it's a lovely livery indeed 👍
Thomas, well the kit is really bad, the decals being not much better to my disappointment, but almost getting there 🙂
21 December 2021, 21:56
Maxim Malparte
Stunning already, considering what it was(or were). Quite inspiring how those cabin windows are created too.
22 December 2021, 12:06
Andy Ball
Great creation....could be on a beautiful Hebridean landing strip?....
22 December 2021, 12:13
Łukasz Gliński
Thx, I know my hangar might not be enough for a backdrop 😉
22 December 2021, 12:35
Łukasz Gliński
Almost there, few minor corrections needed and will need some sand to take pics...
22 December 2021, 21:34
Alex K
Congratulations are in order! 👍 👍
23 December 2021, 01:06
Karl Barrow
That's an amazing result from an old Matchbox kit! Very well done!
23 December 2021, 02:29
Thomas Kolb
I have to say, a beautiful result from a lousy kit. Well done!
23 December 2021, 07:17
Curatorm
Good work.
23 December 2021, 07:37
Łukasz Gliński
Wow, thanks for so much praise 🙂 I found out I have managed to lose one of the tiny underwing fins (actuators?), so I have to scratch one before announcing it finished 🙂
23 December 2021, 08:08
Erik De Smet
Very nice work, Lukasz, you just need a sandbeach base to do it full justice.

23 December 2021, 12:09
Łukasz Gliński
Yeah, that's gonna be a challenge
23 December 2021, 12:15
Cuajete
Awesome result, Łukasz!!
I join the prayers for you to make a sandbeach base. This could be an epic Łukasz hangar, part two 😛
23 December 2021, 18:48
Lochsa River
Nice piece!
23 December 2021, 19:36
Erik De Smet
Coastal kits desert surface could be a good start for the base.
23 December 2021, 19:56
Rui S
A beauty 👍
24 December 2021, 18:40
Skyhiker
Really nice. Love the livery.
24 December 2021, 20:45
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks a lot. Took some "Barra" pics today, what is your say mates? 🙂
27 December 2021, 20:33
Zsolt Czegle
Awesome! 👍
27 December 2021, 20:35
Bas Tonn
Now that's a great setting 👍
27 December 2021, 20:38
Ben M
I like it!
27 December 2021, 21:01
Daniel Klink
Just one Word! Bravo!!!! 👍👍
27 December 2021, 21:16
Alex K
Epic! 👍 👍
28 December 2021, 00:18
Cuajete
Fantastic, awesome, great, lofty, huge...!!👍👍👍
28 December 2021, 19:02
Łukasz Gliński
Oh wow, didn't expect my simple DIY Barra installation to get such a huge praise 🙂 Thanks
PS. I really want to take some more pics on a sunny day, but still need to wait for one.
PS2. I just found out the metal front gear lacks the landing light - what is even more interesting the original Matchbox part includes it 😄
28 December 2021, 19:28
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Very vood work ,,,, now waiting for the dream to come true and land or take-off form h
the sands of Barra
29 December 2021, 06:45
Shar Dipree
Hi. Very nice work. I know the kit - i have some of this kits from revell (reissue: DHC-6 Twin Otter (Revell 04901, 1:72)) because i like the TwinOtter as a typical bush plane with many beautiful colourings in my opinion. I find the kit itself....not so good; i am currently building one myself for several weeks.

04901
 
15 January 2022, 10:17
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks mates. Well yes, the kit is one & only, but not that great indeed. Still, I plan to build the Canadian one in the future.
15 January 2022, 10:38
Johannes Gebhard
Thanks for putting this building report up, it has shown me that I might just be fine with it pretty much out of the box instead of going for the extra parts.
As they don't really seem to be worth it.
29 January 2023, 00:16
Neuling
Clean work!
29 January 2023, 10:14
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks. The only advantage of the resin sets is the windshield. The front windows of the kit are to narrow. But this can be fixed with a bit of transparent styrene 👍
29 January 2023, 10:20
Guy Rump
Great job Lukasz. 👍
29 January 2023, 10:34
Michael Kohl
A very nice livery. I am happy that I decided against the metal gear as I came to the same conclusion. The props do make a difference and allow you to put them in a feathered position. Some hurdles you cleared are still ahead of me. Air Greenland is my choice.
Beautiful plane you show us here.
29 January 2023, 11:12

Project info

51 immagini
1:72
Completato
1:72 Twin Otter (Matchbox PK-127)1:72 British Airways Twin Otter (26 Decals 72-20)1:72 DHC-6 Twin Otter undercarriage set (Aerocraft Models ACM-72012)2+
De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
GB British Airways (1974-now)
G-BVVK
 

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