High-speed build

rallymodeller · February 25, 2006, 04:57:27 PM

SO today whilst cleaning I saw my Revell Learjet 35A. And I remembered that I had planned on doing it as a Coast Guard bird. But then another idea hits me: drug interdiction aircraft, sort of like what the USCG uses HU-25A Falcons for, but upgraded.

So I started at around 1 pm.

Here's where I am now:

More updates to follow! (And no, it'll have no interior. Spending so much time on the Jayhawk cabin that I am sick of 'em).

Captain Canada · February 25, 2006, 05:07:52 PM

COAST GUARD ! COAST GUARD !

We don't need no steenking anti-drug aeroplanes around here ! Well, unless they're selling confiscated contraband at discount prices !

Man, I love jets with tip-tanks........

John Howling Mouse · February 25, 2006, 05:26:10 PM

So, if you go the avi-narc version, what would the paint scheme be?

rallymodeller · February 25, 2006, 05:33:08 PM

Same as normal coastie scheme, but in greys.

Doing the FLIR turret and wing pylons...

The Rat · February 25, 2006, 05:54:51 PM

...and tomorrow it starts an unending circle over Toad's place.

K5054NZ · February 25, 2006, 07:20:53 PM

If this is complete by the time I get back from work tomorrow I'll be very impressed! Good luck and godspeed!

Memo to admin - search for a "salute" smilie.

rallymodeller · February 25, 2006, 08:32:22 PM

Okay. 11:30pm. Here's where I am as of this point:

Canoe fairing added underneath with FLIR turret forward (Vigilante fairing cut down with 1/72 CF-100 rocket pod nose cap), pylons on wings (1/48 OEZ Frogfoot). Radome is the front 1/3 of a 1/48 Academy P-47 drop tank. All smoothed out thanks to the miracle of Aves Apoxie Sculpt.

Back to work... B)

Leigh · February 25, 2006, 08:45:18 PM

GO GO GO GO
Great minds think alike, right now I've got a bet going with Jonelle that I could build a kit in four hours, everything except decals and the canopy (future gotta cure overnight.)
Mind you mine ain't as ambitious as yours, its just a 1/144 Jaguar. Right now waiting for the primer to dry as I've learned that Tamiya acrylics don't brush on well to bare plastic, god i hate Tamiya acrylics.

elmayerle · February 25, 2006, 10:06:45 PM

Not to be a JMN, but those outboard pylons look a bit off on location. With some tweaks during construction, a Lear 35 wing should be capable of the same pylon locations, three under each wing, as carried by the Swiss P.16 it's derived from. *smile* I know my "covert action" one will likely be done that way, along with a few other "tweaks".

rallymodeller · February 25, 2006, 10:20:43 PM

Being as how it's the Revell Germany reboxing of the old Hasegawa kit, I added the inboard pylons to where the pylon markings are (they're there -- two sets of oval markings). If they're in the wrong position, that's Hasegawa's fault, not mine.

THe outboard pylons (to be Sidewinder rails) are at the break where the 35's extended wingtips are.

Quick update (no photos this time): underwing stores finished, some bumps and blisters added, extended tailpipes in the works.

rallymodeller · February 25, 2006, 10:36:38 PM

Off to bed. Stay tuned -- to be continued tomorrow!

philp · February 25, 2006, 10:45:19 PM

Looking good.
If you are doing it in grey colorscheme, try doing the USCG markings in low viz.

elmayerle · February 25, 2006, 11:12:05 PM

QuoteBeing as how it's the Revell Germany reboxing of the old Hasegawa kit, I added the inboard pylons to where the pylon markings are (they're there -- two sets of oval markings). If they're in the wrong position, that's Hasegawa's fault, not mine. THe outboard pylons (to be Sidewinder rails) are at the break where the 35's extended wingtips are.

Quick update (no photos this time): underwing stores finished, some bumps and blisters added, extended tailpipes in the works.

Very nice. It's really only the outboard ones that look wrong. I think they should be at the same spacing from the middle pylons as the middle pylons from the inner pylons, based on some PD studies I saw while there. On the other hand, the joint for the wing extensions on the Model 35/36 should be plenty strong enough for carrying Sidewinder racks.

Here's a couple pics of the Learjet's immediate ancestor with stores:

For appropriate lumps, bumps, et al. take a look at the Lear 35s operated by Finland. There are plenty of appropriate lumps and bumps to use on yours.

Brian da Basher · February 26, 2006, 01:51:05 AM

Wow Jeremy that's fantastic! You've made some great progress and I really like the concept! Low-viz USCG will be very cool!

Brian da Basher

P.S. Hmmm a High Speed build...maybe a good idea for a GB?

nev · February 26, 2006, 04:08:19 AM

QuoteP.S. Hmmm a High Speed build...maybe a good idea for a GB?

We had a one week build last year. Doesn't mean we can't have another one mind

High-speed build

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