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Caudron Cr-7141 (finished page 2)

Started by Tophe, October 23, 2019, 08:32:48 PM

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Tophe

As I was buying toys for my son yesterday, I bought for myself a Heller 1/72 model kit: Caudron CR-174.
My plan is to turn it asymmetric and/or pusher and/or twin-boom without gun nor military colours (this is what-if joke/toy, not like the real machine) ;)
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

PR19_Kit

Fond memories.  :wub:

I built that lovely kit a long time ago, and I was amazed how small it was! And they used it as a FIGHTER!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

I've always like the look of these and i'm sure you'll do good with it.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Tophe

#3
Thanks!
I already made one (or two into one zwilling): C-7114 at https://www.whatifmodellers.com//index.php/topic,6671.15.html
but the new one will be different, from a single kit. ;)
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

perttime

It wasn't much good as fighter. A civilian version will be much better.

NARSES2

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 24, 2019, 12:18:09 AM
Fond memories.  :wub:

I built that lovely kit a long time ago, and I was amazed how small it was! And they used it as a FIGHTER!  :o

It is a lovely old kit, isn't it  :thumbsup: The Italian's had a couple of very similar designs. You can imagine them in pre-War touring colours  :thumbsup:
Decals my @r$e!

Tophe

Thanks for your interest in this model source.
I began gluing, with nothing special, but someone rung the bell at the door, maybe it is the butcher of the neighbourhood, you will see tomorrow...
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

jcf

 :thumbsup:
Caudron's attempt to turn their race-plane types into a fighter.  :thumbsup:

Like the German's they also used ringers, like designating a pure
speed machine as the C.714R, the aircraft was not a C.714 variant.


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Tophe

You are right Jon, while: a speed machine is faster with 2 engines rather than 1: ;)
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Tophe

Quote from: Tophe on October 24, 2019, 11:21:57 AM
someone rung the bell at the door, maybe it is the butcher of the neighbourhood, you will see tomorrow...
Here is the wreckage that the butcher left behind...: :-\

But I will try to build "like an aircraft" from this. <_<
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Tophe

Preparing for putty then first putty addition: <_<
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

TheChronicOne

-Sprues McDuck-

Tophe

Thanks!

Sanding, then putty again...:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Tophe

[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Tophe

[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]