Dumas Kit # 319 Curtiss Sparrowhawk

[heywooood]

latest project is the Curtiss Sparrowhawk parasite fighter...

[heywooood]

more progress..

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skyhooks for trapeze stunts..and landing gear for occasional use

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gull wings, radial engine, open cockpit, and wheel pants -

[heywooood]

Mephisto oversees the project..





the work continues - primer paint goes on in a few days - then some light sanding and touch up - then the colors go on.

[Oldyzracer1]

Excellent photos! The model is looking great too!

[heywooood]

thank you, oldyzracer - it has been an adventure, this project.
here is an update...

[heywooood]

she still needs a prop, windscreen, and rigging wires - lots to do yet.

[heywooood]

the Sparrowhawk is done so here are a few pictures..






this one is prior to completion but I wanted to provide a decent image of the texture, finish, and paint work

[Oldyzracer1]

The texture, finish and paintwork are first class! I’ve read a bit about Macon and Akron and the parasite fighters. Very interesting (also tragic) story. It still reads like science fiction from the past.

[heywooood]

I agree - War of the Worlds was unleashed on the unsuspecting US radio audiences around the same time. The idea of these massive dirigibles with their own onboard fighter escort is fascinating. Seems Hollywood made a relatively recent movie featuring airships and a P-40 among other things if memory serves..

[akjgardner]

OUTSTANDING WORK

[heywooood]

Glad you like it - the project was interesting and the plane itself in its prewar colors is a Golden Age beauty

[NavyAD1]

Beautifully built model. What engine cylinders did you use and are they still avaiable?

[heywooood]

NavyADI - yes they can be found. It's actually a dummy motor kit from Williams Brothers. The Wasp 1/12 scale kit has the engine crankcase and all 9 cylinders.
Williams Brothers has ceased production since the covid outbreak (they're in Texas) but I found a handful of them in stock at various online sites. Try www.soloprops.com