Stearman PT-13, Revell 1/72

Some rework required to fit the Yahu instrument panel.

Interior almost complete, with DDT tank

When I ordered the Dekno models 1/72 Lycoming I didn't expect to be so good.

Unfortunatelly Dekno does not include the exhaust collector. I used the kit part mostly to be sure for the symmetry of the 9 exhaust pipes.

Collector installed. A triangular part arount the prop hub serves as the base for the collector, same as in real engine. Ready to glue the pipes

Pipes glued to collector. Thick cyano will glue the other end to cylinder head and act as a "filler".

The small oil pipes on cylinder heads made from a piece of copper wire. After the cyano glue was set the parts of wire between cylinders were removed.

The main exhaust made from 2mm styrene rod heated to bend as required. Remain to install the small oil tubes between cylinders at the rear of the cyl heads.

ResKit resin P-51 wheels were used as a substitute for the kit's very mediocre parts.
Rim covers were made from plasticard and a new tail gear from brass rod.

Basic painting with MrColor C329 and rigging started. Cabane struts replaced with aeroclub airfoil strut, kit parts are too short and thick.

Revell's 1/48 instructions used as a rigging guide

Rigging complete. After 24 hours (to be sure cyano has set) I will trim and sand the rigging holes as required.

Engine painted and installed

"Thermal aerosol spraying" exhaust built from styrene rod.

Exhaust installed

Exhaust collector installed on engine.

DDT ram air driven pump built from scratch.

Pump installed

Pump installed

All decals applied. My design, custom printed by LM decals

Comments

45 4 November 2020, 22:21

Gordon Sørensen
Great cockpit detail, Elias! Looking forward to watching your progress!

5 November 2020, 18:40

Stefan Schacht
nice start, I take a seat

5 November 2020, 20:06

Elias Korompilis
Thanks for your encouragement 🙂
Next comes the engine, 3D printed by Dekno models. No need to comment the level of detail compared to the stock piece. Some extra work required for the exhaust collector ring and pipe. I will suggest dekno to include this part in the future.

7 November 2020, 00:12

Alex K
Thank YOU for this WIP!

7 November 2020, 12:00

Alec K
Inspiring work. Watching 👍

7 November 2020, 16:07

Alex K
Great progress! Now, with the rigging nearly done, bring on the TAS stuff😉

18 December 2020, 19:11

Alec K
Looks great 👍

19 December 2020, 13:37

Gordon Sørensen
Tires look great, and Excellent work on the rigging, Elias! Much respect for doing double wires in 1/72!

19 December 2020, 18:48

Cuajete
Interesting...

19 December 2020, 18:54

Elias Korompilis
Thanks for your comments!
New WIP photos uploaded. 🙂

10 January 2021, 19:40

Cuajete
Great job!

10 January 2021, 20:06

Alex K
The scratch-built spraying equipment turned out great - the air-driven pump, in particular, is a little gem! 👍

11 January 2021, 16:09

Elias Korompilis
I think this is enough with this old kit 🙂
That was a very special project requiring more time for research than for building. A lot of fun! 🙂

25 January 2021, 23:34

Alex K
Ok, κάτι κατάφερες! 😛 No, seriously, great work on an obscure (up to now😉😢 subject! Two thumbs up 👍 👍

26 January 2021, 00:07