Gordon Sørensen
Just have to ask, Lucasz.... What? Having Amodel withdrawals, so need to complex it up a bit?

Łukasz Gliński
Well, the appearance of the Aerocraft sets made me curious. Let's see whether I'm gonna regret it 😄

Ben M
matchbox. what's next, mistercraft? 🙂

Łukasz Gliński
Well, the Caravelle is already on the shelf, but I still have a Hunter and Iskra waiting, just in case 😛

Erik De Smet
Interesting build, Lukasz, how is the clear resin part of Aerocraft ? Is it thick ?

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks Erik. It's thick indeed, but quite clear though - see pic #3.

Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Licasz ,,,, have you landed in Barra .?... Good work

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks. The answer is no, however still hoping to do it one day, hence the project name 🙂

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

Zsolt Czegle
I'm curious! Following! 🙂

Cuajete
Łukasz factory's engines never stop... Following!

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.

Zsolt Czegle
Łukasz you are masochistic! Do you hate yourself? You couldn't even put together a simple Tamiya set anymore! 😄 😄 😄

Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Courage !!

Łukasz Gliński
Gracias. Köszi. Perhaps not Tamiya, but I'm still able to build the new Airfixes, however having issues finishing them 😄

Erik De Smet
Looking at your comment on the Aerocraft set, I wonder why you should use it ?

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 🙂

Stefan Schacht
curious 🙂

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).

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.

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.

Dave Flitton
Looking forward to the finished product

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? 😛

Łukasz Gliński
Still hesitating - to rivet or not to rivet...

Cuajete
Łukasz, I know you like the pain of hard plastics, but also good taste. Rivet? 😛

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 😉

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.

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 👍

Cuajete
Łukasz has answered his own question 😉

Łukasz Gliński
Solely thanks to your replies 😛

Cuajete
😄 👍

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.

Cuajete
But you like to put the windows at the end of building, Łukasz 😛
Looking good so far 👍

Łukasz Gliński
Got the masks, if you insist Señor 😄

Cuajete
😄 😄 😄

Łukasz Gliński
I'm Bach, only to find the wing struts are too short...

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! 👍

Łukasz Gliński
So true 👍 Welcome 🙂

Juergen Klinglhuber
great work....👍

Łukasz Gliński
Tanks a lot. Matchbox is Matchbox, no doubt about it. Hopefully not so much will be visible in white 😉

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! 👍

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.

Erik De Smet
It is always a pleasure to travel with Lukasz through his modeling projects

Cuajete
Nice result, Łukasz 👍

Daniel Klink
Good painting job and cool progress mate!

Skyhiker
I'm liking it

Bas Tonn
Would love to fly to Barra one day 😉 Nice project !!

Cuajete
Shining effect on tail looks very nice!

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks everyone 👍
@Cuajete - it's printed actually

Guy Rump
Looking really good. 👍

Alex K
Coming along nicely! (bis...) 👍 👍

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks, never tired of your support 👍

Mirko Römer
Missed this by now. Very niiice!!

Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Looking good ... keep on !

Robert Podkoński
So, you are approaching the finish line in fantastic style, Łukasz - keep it on! Looks lovely already!

Cuajete
I agree with Robert. Looks lovely already!

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks everyone. Almost a finish line indeed, currently I'm sculpting the Matchbox props into something more realistic 😄

Bruce Huxtable
Looking very smart in her new livery and decals. Great results, and still more icing to add to the cake 😉👍

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!

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?

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.

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 🙂

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? 😉

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 🙂

Thomas Kolb
Phew, what a work effort! But it is getting there nicely!

Bas Tonn
such a beauty !!

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 🙂

Maxim Malparte
Stunning already, considering what it was(or were). Quite inspiring how those cabin windows are created too.

Andy Ball
Great creation....could be on a beautiful Hebridean landing strip?....

Łukasz Gliński
Thx, I know my hangar might not be enough for a backdrop 😉

Łukasz Gliński
Almost there, few minor corrections needed and will need some sand to take pics...

Alex K
Congratulations are in order! 👍 👍

Karl Barrow
That's an amazing result from an old Matchbox kit! Very well done!

Thomas Kolb
I have to say, a beautiful result from a lousy kit. Well done!

Curatorm
Good work.

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 🙂

Erik De Smet
Very nice work, Lukasz, you just need a sandbeach base to do it full justice.

Łukasz Gliński
Yeah, that's gonna be a challenge

Cuajete
Awesome result, Łukasz!!
I join the prayers for you to make a sandbeach base. This could be an epic Łukasz hangar, part two 😛

Lochsa River
Nice piece!

Erik De Smet
Coastal kits desert surface could be a good start for the base.

Rui S
A beauty 👍

Skyhiker
Really nice. Love the livery.

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks a lot. Took some "Barra" pics today, what is your say mates? 🙂

Zsolt Czegle
Awesome! 👍

Bas Tonn
Now that's a great setting 👍

Ben M
I like it!

Daniel Klink
Just one Word! Bravo!!!! 👍👍

Alex K
Epic! 👍 👍

Cuajete
Fantastic, awesome, great, lofty, huge...!!👍👍👍

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 😄

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

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.

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.

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.

Neuling
Clean work!

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 👍

Guy Rump
Great job Lukasz. 👍

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.