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Author:  L-4Pilot [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:14 am ]
Post subject:  Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

I recently started building models again after 30 years and started with two Guillows O-1 Kits I built them for display. The 2nd one is in progress and I am adding more detail than the first done in RLAF colors and markings. I am by no means a master builder but I sure enjoy building on those days I can't get to the airport.

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Author:  Snake45 [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

Very, VERY cool! Nice work!

What's the wingspan on these? If it's anywhere near 1/24-1/25 scale, I might have to build one to display with my model cars. :?

Author:  L-4Pilot [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

Snake45 wrote:
Very, VERY cool! Nice work!

What's the wingspan on these? If it's anywhere near 1/24-1/25 scale, I might have to build one to display with my model cars. :?


18" wingspan, standard stick and tissue framing

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Author:  Snake45 [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

Wikipedia says L-19 wingspan is 36', making 18" 1/24 scale exactly. Fabulous!

Thanks so much and again, beautiful work!

Author:  L-4Pilot [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

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Author:  Pogo [ Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

Very cool! So what'd you skin it with? Doesn't look like tissue or silkspan...?

Author:  L-4Pilot [ Thu May 04, 2017 11:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Guillows 18" O-1 Kits

Pogo wrote:
Very cool! So what'd you skin it with? Doesn't look like tissue or silkspan...?



Evening Kurt, sorry it took me so long to respond. I used stiff paper for the skins sprayed with Krylon matte clear before painting. The paper works better than thin balsa for display models.

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