Revell 1:72 CR42 Falco

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May 9, 2020
Here is the problem, one blade missing. I built this Revell kit in 1970.
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May 9, 2020
I found a leftover prop blade from another kit that was close in size and sanded the blade to match.
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May 9, 2020
Then drill a hole to match a piece of piano wire and glue it in.
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May 9, 2020
Cut the wire to a shorter length.
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May 9, 2020
Drill a hole in the prop hub.
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May 9, 2020
Attach the blade and a little silver paint!
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May 9, 2020
I used some aftermarket decals back in 1970, they were not easy to find back then.
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May 9, 2020
It's a great looking little fighter.
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May 9, 2020
An early attempt at mottling for me.
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May 9, 2020
Back she goes into my new display case, good as new!

Comments

9 May 2020, 20:49

Lochsa River
Personally...i think Tim and Scalemates should have a "Thread of the Year" favorites contest...

...and this is my vote!

Dude...this is awesome.

9 May 2020, 22:07

Norm Sheppard
I have been building models since 1960, and enjoy every minute of it. Thank you for your kind words, they make me feel very good! And I am glad I was able to save many of my old aircraft models.

9 May 2020, 22:22

Album info

A kit that I built 50 years ago lost a blade in storage so I repaired it.

REPAIR A BROKEN PROPELLOR

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1:72 Fiat C.R.42 Falco (Revell H-648:50)

1:72 Belgian Fighters - World War II (ABT Decals 24)

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