ICM 1/72 DC-2

[lyle]

Drug this one out after putting the LST back in the box. I will be doing a U. S. Marines version and trying out Tamiya TS-30 Silver Leaf as the main body color. OOHHH, shiny. 

[kyledehart5]

DC-2 Sweet!!! Can’t wait to see your work ok this one.

[lyle]

Feb 18, 2024 12:34:30 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

DC-2 Sweet!!! Can’t wait to see your work ok this one.

Thanks, Kyle. I think I bought this intending to do a DC-2 1/2. Google ot. Great story.

[Steve Zuleski]

Sweet! Standing by to stand by.

[lyle]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp3nRHdLneI

[jeaton01]

This will be interesting, Kyle, I'll be tagging along.

[cbaltrin]

Very Cool!

[lyle]

Thanks, John and Chris. I hope the ride-a-long is worth it!

[kyledehart5]

Feb 18, 2024 12:38:17 GMT -5 lyle said:

Feb 18, 2024 12:34:30 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

DC-2 Sweet!!! Can’t wait to see your work ok this one.

Thanks, Kyle. I think I bought this intending to do a DC-2 1/2. Google ot. Great story.

Very cool story indeed. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. 

[406 Silverado]

I'll be following this one as well. Bookmarked.

[lyle]

Feb 18, 2024 22:09:45 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I'll be following this one as well. Bookmarked.

Thanks, Joe. I hope it doesn't become too "epic"...the last couple have been nice, relaxed builds. 

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! I always enjoy following your builds Lyle!

[lyle]

Feb 19, 2024 9:24:17 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Bookmarked! I always enjoy following your builds Lyle!

Aww, thanks, Brent. I have to admit, they can be entertaining!

[jmarc]

CCCCCCCCCOOL choice GO,GO,GOOOO

[lyle]

Feb 24, 2024 10:03:54 GMT -5 jmarc said:

CCCCCCCCCOOL choice GO,GO,GOOOO

Thanks. 

[jmarc]

Feb 24, 2024 10:17:44 GMT -5 lyle said:

Feb 24, 2024 10:03:54 GMT -5 jmarc said:

CCCCCCCCCOOL choice GO,GO,GOOOO

Thanks. 

Anytime !

[406 Silverado]

I've had a couple of MPM kits before and although they were cool subjects.....I passed on them and opted for easier alternatives. I am indeed looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Lyle.

[lyle]

Feb 24, 2024 10:37:57 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I've had a couple of MPM kits before and although they were cool subjects.....I passed on them and opted for easier alternatives. I am indeed looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Lyle.

May get a few pictures a bit later this morning. Just got the wings, horizontal stabs and the rudder attached. I've never seen a veryical stabilizer done like this. MPM does not like crating attachment help at all. 

[lyle]

I just noticed that the starboard wing top did not align. Time to break out the bench grinder.  With nothing to help align and hold parts in position, this is a sruggle for me. The rudder is simply a butt joint and will likely come off more than once before I'm done.   

[dukemaddog]

This is great to watch. Thank you for the pics Lyle, I still think you are doing a fantastic job given the difficulty of this kit. Keep it coming my friend!

[lyle]

Feb 24, 2024 12:34:33 GMT -5 dukemaddog said:

This is great to watch. Thank you for the pics Lyle, I still think you are doing a fantastic job given the difficulty of this kit. Keep it coming my friend!

Thank you, Mark. I recall a wise man once saying, “Patience, Barhopper. patience.”….

[reserve]

Never heard of MPM models before; this one looks meaner than the ESCI I'm working on now. You're doing well at keeping it aligned which is important at this stage and if I could offer any advice it'd be three words: Vallejo Plastic Putty. It'll make life much more enjoyable when it comes time to fill seams and uglies

[lyle]

Feb 24, 2024 19:53:56 GMT -5 reserve said:

Never heard of MPM models before; this one looks meaner than the ESCI I'm working on now. You're doing well at keeping it aligned which is important at this stage and if I could offer any advice it'd be three words: Vallejo Plastic Putty. It'll make life much more enjoyable when it comes time to fill seams and uglies

I don’t know if I have that or not. I’ll check. 

[jeaton01]

I've built a number of early MPM kits and they do require patience. The worst one was their 1/72 XP-47H. Not all that hard to build, but not very accurate either. The 1/48 P-63 had fit issues and was difficult to get together straight but looks great once done. This DC-2 is kind of in the middle. I usually put tape on both sides of seams when using something like Tamiya putty or super glue. Once there is enough strength in the joint Perfect Plastic Putty is the go to, really nice to work with if strength is not an issue.

[lyle]

Feb 24, 2024 20:46:16 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I've built a number of early MPM kits and they do require patience. The worst one was their 1/72 XP-47H. Not all that hard to build, but not very accurate either. The 1/48 P-63 had fit issues and was difficult to get together straight but looks great once done. This DC-2 is kind of in the middle. I usually put tape on both sides of seams when using something like Tamiya putty or super glue. Once there is enough strength in the joint Perfect Plastic Putty is the go to, really nice to work with if strength is not an issue.

That is great information, John. I just can’t rember to do that with seams.

[kyledehart5]

You are indeed doing a great job bending this one to your will. Looks to be a tough build.

[lyle]

Feb 25, 2024 13:30:16 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

You are indeed doing a great job bending this one to your will. Looks to be a tough build.

Thank you.

[stuart]

Liking the very much Lyle as I've said before.

[lyle]

Feb 25, 2024 15:26:30 GMT -5 stuart said:

Liking the very much Lyle as I've said before.

Thanks. The rudder came off this morning as I knew it would. After doing some cleanup, I reattached it with CA. It is sitting….

[TOWGunner]

This looks like it's gonna be a rough one. Good luck and keep at it.