1/72 ATR 72-500-Vacuform

Gallery Article by Chris Parsons on Jan 29 2021

 

      

Broplan's vacuum formed 1/72 ATR 72-500 kit, like my 42 this was also an Alitalia ATR 72-500 also with homemade masks/markings I changed the engine nacelles and props. I also added an interior and scratch built the main gear legs and, the wheels and gear bays as the kit is fairly basic, I didn't correct everything, just what was obvious to me. Resin castings were used for the main wheels are re-casts from spare parts. As well, the sponson and engine nacelles are resin too.

The graphics are painted on and the registration is old Letraset dry rub down letters...I got the registration wrong for some reason but will fix when I can

All paints are Tamiya acrylics.

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I bought 2 kits when I purchased the 42, because having never before built a vac kit, I wanted some spares if I made any mistakes. I did do that but not enough to warrant cutting up this second kit for parts. So, I built it as well.

A great learning experience.

Chris Parsons

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Photos and text © by Chris Parsons