Lockheed L-18 Project

Milton Shupe said:
Thank you all for the discussion and pictures on this topic; very helpful. :)

And, for the next question to show my ignorance: what are these objects along each side of the fuselage? They appear to be air vents.

And, does anyone have better detail for modeling purposes?
Click to expand...
Hi Milton,

According to the Maintenance Instructions for Lockheed Lodestar Model 18, these objects are 'cabin air exhaust units'. (see attachment)

Cheers,
Maarten
 
Lodestar Engines Identification

Can you identify which engine is which from these pictures and the engine availability list?

Cowlings may help as well.
 
Milton Shupe said:
Can anyone identify this airline?
Click to expand...


Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar SE-BZE (cn 18-2593) Swedair at Stockholm - Arlanda (ARN / ESSA) March 1968

SE-BZE (cn 18-2593) Built as USAAF C-60A 43-16433. Later G-AGIJ, Norwegian A.F and OH-VKP. Stored at Arlanda after retirement by Swedair. Now preserved at the Arlanda Flygsamlingar.
 
PeteHam said:
Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar SE-BZE (cn 18-2593) Swedair at Stockholm - Arlanda (ARN / ESSA) March 1968

SE-BZE (cn 18-2593) Built as USAAF C-60A 43-16433. Later G-AGIJ, Norwegian A.F and OH-VKP. Stored at Arlanda after retirement by Swedair. Now preserved at the Arlanda Flygsamlingar.
Click to expand...

Great research Pete; good info to have. Thanks :) :applause:
 
NC34217 Photo

That color photo of NC34217 is beautiful!! Got to have one of these after the models available (new personal transportation). Bill
 
Well, after several days of pushing vertices around, I think I finally have the fuselage and windshield shape as they should be. :jump:

Today I have invested all my time in the 68 parts that make up the left engine and gear with primary focus on the P&W Twin Wasp cowling and bezel shape, flaps size, air scoop, exhaust cover and oil cooler intake. (The Wright cowlings will come soon.)

With that done, I can now replace the starboard engine, a job in itself with so many animations to deal with. Then it will be time to cut in some fuselage side windows and doors. :wiggle:
 
Last edited:
t.creed said:
looking very "sweet" already..!! another hand flyer, after instructions of course ..!! rgds t creed
Click to expand...

Thank you; it has come a long way in the last 2 weeks. I should get the exterior model done and mapped for textures in another 2 weeks. Then we go inside. :running:
 
Milton, Sir,

She looks awesome already!:applause::applause::applause: I feel some inspiration coming up for a couple of repaints (KLM West Indies and KNIL-ML) for the Wright Cyclone version.

Cheers,
Maarten
 
tgibson said:
Hi,

Looking great, Milton! I know that National Air Lines fans will be happy to hear this, since National was the only major US airline not to fly DC-3's, and instead used Lodestars until they got the Convairs (I think the Lodestars lasted well into the 1950's).

http://www.edcoatescollection.com/ac3/Airline/National Ailines Lodestar II.html

Lodestar video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJk3vhf82hw

Thanks,
Click to expand...

Hello Tom :) Great to hear from you.

I really want to do a nice job for all the civilian airlines around the world just waiting to be painted. I have been collecting samples of all of them.

Thank you for the link; will pursue and enjoy.

Doing due diligence at the moment on gear bays having just completed all the general engine and prop work. Taking my time trying to do proper justice to this Lockheed icon. :)

EDIT: Wow! Great video Tom. And thanks for that picture to add to my collection. :)
 
Looks really good so far, Milton. There has been a lineage of twin engine tail draggers that you have produced over the years... All of which I have in my virtual skies. The Howard, Beech D-18, AT-11, the Harpoon, and the Grizzly. All of which are flown regularly, from here to there....

Looking forward to seeing the progress on the L-18.

Regards -- BB686
 
Milton you are still the master of AWESOME free builds...and you have a knack of knowing just what is needed! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Ted
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top