NAVY & MILITARY Planes in 1/200 - Page 172

**georgerutherford1861** · #**1711** 04-07-2023, 07:56 AM

Great builds!

Doug

**Brent** · #**1712** 04-07-2023, 09:34 AM

Very nice and so small!

Brent

**papermate** · #**1713** 04-08-2023, 08:42 AM

Thank you my friends for your encouraging remarks.

Now presenting No. 164 Bruno's P-26 as repainted by Rata.
Have always wanted to build the Peashooter and templates printed in various scales.
Enhancement like clear wind shield and rotating props. A suitably marked rim has been added to
the engine nacelle to make it look better (I think).
Rigging has now become an overkill as brush natural bristles were used and only to find that
they vary in diameters. Too small to notice (and neglect) until after photo taking.
Should have kept it simple and un-rigged.

**Siwi** · #**1714** 04-08-2023, 10:48 AM

I salute you for doing rigging at this scale! Seen this kit a few times and it always steals the show.

**Rata** · #**1715** 04-08-2023, 04:09 PM

Great little Peashooter papermate!

Just to clear something, Bruno never had a P-26. Because of the simple shapes involved I was able to draw most of this one myself. Bruno gives permission to use things like engines, props and wheels so that's why his name is on the design.

**papermate** · #**1716** 04-08-2023, 04:46 PM

@Siwi, thank you for your kind words.

@Rata, sorry for taking it for granted that it’s Bruno’s as the layout of the kit looks so much like his. Yours is just as great and thanks for sharing with us.

**Rata** · #**1717** 04-08-2023, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papermate

Rata, sorry for taking it for granted that it’s Bruno’s as the layout of the kit looks so much like his.

No problem at all pm!

Bruno inspires in every way. His designs, his primary scales, his presentation and his generosity have cemented my place in his fan club.

**wireandpaper** · #**1718** 04-09-2023, 12:57 AM

Excellent construction!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Very inspiring.

**papermate** · #**1719** 04-11-2023, 07:34 PM

Here we go again, a second bite of the cherry. The Transall C-160 70 ans is being re-started. The colour that I have chosen a greenish grey one that looks okay to me. Just finished the foremost part of the nose section with canopy. As I intend to install landing gears, the front landing gear well is best installed before proceeding further. Here are some build pictures to show what I'm saying.

**papermate** · #**1720** 04-13-2023, 07:03 PM

Here we go again 2........ the fuselage views from both sides.
Normal printing paper, not glossy, for now.