Zelazny - Zlin 50L GPM 1/33 scale

[Isaac]

Now comes the tricky part. However, it was no big deal to vacuform it. I made 3 trials. Two were bad, but useful for initial fitting.




Once the canopy is formed and trimmed to fit, I then dunked it in Future floor polish. Great stuff.





Let it dry overnight covered to prevent dust attaching to it.



Isaac

[Isaac]

The framing for the canopy comes in the outer red color and the inner one in gray. Once you cut it, it is glued in place. Trimming is needed.



I still have to add more details like the scoop and the handle, but for now, here is what it looks like sitting ( unglued ) unattached to the aircraft. I may later on decide on an open cockpit configuration.



For now here are a few more pics.





I am taking a long break now and will finish it next month.


Cheers and enjoy.



Isaac

[willygoat]

That looks great Isaac! I like the mini tutorial on how to make the canopy plug. I'll be referencing that in the future.

[OSTOJA]

Congratulation, good job.

[Isaac]

I will put the finishing touches next month. Traveling now.



Thanks all


Isaac

[Isaac]

I got back and completed the aircraft. I will go back though and touch up the visible edges with more red color. The canopy was the last piece.

Here are some pictures:


Taking flight over the Tokyo skies:




and with its sister ship, the previously built Zlin 525




I may take some more outdoor pics later on.


Thanks

Isaac

[Don Boose]

Beautiful model and beautiful images, Isaac.

Don

[Isaac]

Here are a few more pics of the Zlin 50 and the Zlin 526








Isaac