Tri-Motor from Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom

[JackAce]

can't really get a good feel for the scale but i assume its too small to paint the stuff on the door?


only reason i ask, is because it was such an important part of the scene when they board the plane

 

[AFFoD]

I used my printer and some decal film I bought off ebay to make the Lao Che livery.

 

[dalemc]

I used my printer and some decal film I bought off ebay to make the Lao Che livery.

You are a genius! That is so fantastic! Is this the same Revell model kit? I love how you have even done the thin white stripes between the red lines. Amazing.

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can't really get a good feel for the scale but i assume its too small to paint the stuff on the door?
http://i.imgur.com/UiqBjQl.png?1

only reason i ask, is because it was such an important part of the scene when they board the plane

JackAce it is incredibly miniscule, I wouldn't even attempt to paint it freehand - but I see AAFoD here has done it with a custom decal I completely agree with you, it is such an important moment - I may have to look into doing my own decal, to finish it off!

An idea of the scale...

 

[Hope4Sun]

Really like this nod to the film, your fine work defiantly deserves the logos adding to add that last finishing touch, great work on the weathering

 

[tek2graphics]

LOVE IT!!! :thumbsup

 

[AFFoD]

You are a genius! That is so fantastic! Is this the same Revell model kit? I love how you have even done the thin white stripes between the red lines. Amazing.

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Yes, it is the Revell 1/77 scale Ford Tri-Motor with some modifications. I'm doing a v 2.0 because I found some more accurate radial engines. The ones on top are the kit engines. The ones on bottom are the aftermarket radials

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

You are a genius! That is so fantastic! Is this the same Revell model kit? I love how you have even done the thin white stripes between the red lines. Amazing.

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Yes, it is the Revell 1/77 scale Ford Tri-Motor with some modifications. I'm doing a v 2.0 because I found some more accurate radial engines. The ones on top are the kit engines. The ones on bottom are the aftermarket radials

Nice, ive been modeling some radial engines for my Tri motor. hope to get that up and going again as soon as my cross country move is done.


Al

 

[redirk2]

Curse you all! I WAS happy with my Tri-motor. Then you fellas had to step it up. Thanks, I'm now even happier I added the Lao Che Air Freight decals and the various cables. Still some paint touch ups to do but it does look better.

 

[redirk2]

Here's a pic to show the scale of the kit.

 

[dalemc]

Curse you all! I WAS happy with my Tri-motor. Then you fellas had to step it up. Thanks, I'm now even happier I added the Lao Che Air Freight decals and the various cables. Still some paint touch ups to do but it does look better.
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I LOVE this!!! Redirk2 it is phenomenal - you've managed to cheat the scale even further, the cables are perfect! Again, your weathering is superb (looks like it has been flying around for years ), thanks for sharing these updated pictures. Totally blown away here :thumbsup

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You are a genius! That is so fantastic! Is this the same Revell model kit? I love how you have even done the thin white stripes between the red lines. Amazing.

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Yes, it is the Revell 1/77 scale Ford Tri-Motor with some modifications. I'm doing a v 2.0 because I found some more accurate radial engines. The ones on top are the kit engines. The ones on bottom are the aftermarket radials

Great idea - yeah now looking at reference pics of the actual plane, the motors really aren't right for the kit. So looking forward to seeing your new version

 

[Magnum1911]

Just ordered my kit. I'm feeling all motivated now and going to give it a shot. Fantastic work by all.

 

[dalemc]

Quick update - I managed to very roughly scrape away some of the red paint along each side, to emulate the whitish-grey pinstripes on the actual plane. A terrifying, but ultimately satisfying process. It does need some slight touching up I reckon. Still battling to get my hands on waterslide inkjet decal paper for the Lao Che Air Freight for the door - it feels incomplete without it so that's the next step I guess!

 

[dalemc]

Nice, ive been modeling some radial engines for my Tri motor. hope to get that up and going again as soon as my cross country move is done.


Al

Looking forward to seeing those Al, I've seen your initial work on the studio scale model in your thread - that is one hell of an undertaking but it is looking superb

 

[Magnum1911]

Quick question, I'm attempting to gather all the supplies needed while waiting on the kit to arrive. What did you use for the control cables to the rudder and wings? Thanks.

 

[dalemc]

Quick question, I'm attempting to gather all the supplies needed while waiting on the kit to arrive. What did you use for the control cables to the rudder and wings? Thanks.

I just used light grey sewing thread - the thickness seems perfect for the scale - here is a close-up view of the back rudder and flap cables, showing the thread. I also used a hot needle to make the various holes for the cables, into the wings and through the rudder. It worked really well, the needle just popped through

 

[Magnum1911]

Excellent. Many thanks for your help.