This rather involving modification of the somewhat dated
Special Hobby kit came finally to fruition.
In spite of a few shortcomings, it is a good thing that Special Hobby released long ago this kit and included Amelia's version, if inaccurately depicted, which can be anyway be corrected.
I took advantage of the Arctic Decals set, which corrects inaccuracies of the original decal sheet an provides a few more details.
I took advantage of the Arctic Decals set, which corrects inaccuracies of the original decal sheet an provides a few more details.
Many hours were dedicated to
research and the making of details for the model. Here is the Lockheed Electra 10E
as flown by Amelia beyond the point of no return, literally.
Those
interested may visit the step-by-step building article here:
In this particular layer of the modeling multiverse, Amelia
has safely arrived to fame and glory.
After this, and realizing that she had tempted luck long enough
and it was time for a quieter life, she dedicated her time to further propel
women's education and rights, as she has been doing before.
The long-traveled Electra (a star in the Pleiades, "amber"
in Greek and Agamemnon's daughter in mythology) went to a museum, despite the
wishes of Putnam who wanted yet more money and promotion. As she matured,
Amelia eventually distanced herself from Putnam, and retired to the
countryside, to an estate with a small airstrip, where she kept flying until
advanced age, receiving the visits of her many friends.
She passed away in peace, as if flying beyond.
EXCELENT AS ALWAYS, AND I CAN NOTICE YOU DO LIKE THE SUBJECT, CONGRATULATIONS. ARMANDO GIL.
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind, Armando, thanks.
DeleteAnd yes, more than the plane, liked the story and the protagonists.