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Post by adt70hk on Oct 23, 2023 15:00:27 GMT -5
I have been to Mercedes museum in Stuttgart a couple of times and seen a couple of their wartime engines up close.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 23, 2023 21:32:05 GMT -5
I have been to Mercedes museum in Stuttgart a couple of times and seen a couple of their wartime engines up close. Now THAT has to be a sight to see right there!! |
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Post by moramartht on Oct 24, 2023 5:57:50 GMT -5
I have been to Mercedes museum in Stuttgart a couple of times and seen a couple of their wartime engines up close. Now THAT has to be a sight to see right there!! I think I can top that. Some years ago at a vintage vehicle show there were a Merlin and Griffon each mounted on their own trailer. They were fitted with cropped propellors and, at intervals and for short periods the owner would run them up. Awesome! What makes it more remarkable was the Merlin had spent most of the time since the War buried in the ground where the Beaufighter IIF it was powering had went in, until being recovered by aviation archaeologists. There was a memorial plaque to the crew who were killed in the crash. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zuXrzUimisRegards, M |
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Post by eaglecash867 on Oct 24, 2023 6:47:28 GMT -5
I have a 1:1 P-51D and a 1:1 Sea Fury TMK-20 that I work on from time to time. Several years ago, I got a much more intimate knowledge of the P-51Ds pitot and static systems than I ever wanted because someone had left a fitting loose during the restoration process. It was my job to find it. They both fly pretty regularly and the sound they both make is awesome! I thought the Mustang sounded cool...but then I heard the Sea Fury fire up. That was beyond cool.
Not quite on topic, but since Germany is mentioned...my avatar pic is me standing in front of the nose of an old RF-4C that was still sitting in a HAS at Ramstein Air Base. I used to go over there every couple of years on a contract to re-certify C-21s...got to take a little tour of the old, Cold War side of the base where the RF-4C was still parked after all those years.
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Post by moramartht on Oct 24, 2023 23:24:59 GMT -5
You win... I don't think anyone else on this board has anything as cool (sorry, you car guys with something awesome in the garage/on the driveway, you're a bit overshadowed now).  Likely to stay that way, unless that guy with the 1:1 flyable Sea Harrier joins (I think he has a Harrier T-bird as well!!!). Cheers, M |
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Post by eaglecash867 on Oct 25, 2023 6:21:27 GMT -5
Just to clarify, I don't own them, I maintain them.  |
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Post by handiabled on Oct 25, 2023 14:04:55 GMT -5
I thought I would share the link to a webpage with quite a bit of info on it. While it hasn't been updated forever there might be some info or references someone could use... fw190.hobbyvista.com/ |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 25, 2023 21:30:45 GMT -5
I thought I would share the link to a webpage with quite a bit of info on it. While it hasn't been updated forever there might be some info or references someone could use... fw190.hobbyvista.com/Thanks Brent! I've got a feelin' there's gonna be a whole LOT of information sharing on this aircraft during the GB. I may start a thread on Fw190 Information or something of the sort for the GB. |
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Post by moramartht on Oct 25, 2023 22:34:54 GMT -5
 That's still cool. And you don't have to worry about Sea Harrier Man joining, apparently they are for sale... Cheers, M
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Post by handiabled on Oct 26, 2023 9:04:30 GMT -5
I thought I would share the link to a webpage with quite a bit of info on it. While it hasn't been updated forever there might be some info or references someone could use... fw190.hobbyvista.com/Thanks Brent! I've got a feelin' there's gonna be a whole LOT of information sharing on this aircraft during the GB. I may start a thread on Fw190 Information or something of the sort for the GB. Good plan Joe! I started going through my old bookmarks on my computer and I'm certain there are more websites I have saved "just in case" I revisited a 190 again. |
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 26, 2023 11:31:39 GMT -5
OK, Iam in, from FW-190 to Ta-152 family are my favourite also I often playing with FW 190 and Ta-152 in WarThunder game online ( Andy know me! )also I've several FW-190 and Ta-152 family kits in my stash and also my books too!
Dear Deafpanzer Andy..
Do we have a deal?
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 26, 2023 11:50:15 GMT -5
OK, Iam in, from FW-190 to Ta-152 family are my favourite also I often playing with FW 190 and Ta-152 in WarThunder game online ( Andy know me! )also I've several FW-190 and Ta-152 family kits in my stash and also my books too! Dear Deafpanzer Andy.. Do we have a deal?  You got it! Count me in too and I will build 1/48 Eduard Fw-190 A-8. Jeremy promised me he will fly over the pond to help me finish my Fw 190 in time.  |
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 26, 2023 12:00:17 GMT -5
OK, Iam in, from FW-190 to Ta-152 family are my favourite also I often playing with FW 190 and Ta-152 in WarThunder game online ( Andy know me! )also I've several FW-190 and Ta-152 family kits in my stash and also my books too! Dear Deafpanzer Andy.. Do we have a deal? You got it! Count me in too and I will build 1/48 Eduard Fw-190 A-8. Jeremy promised me he will fly over the pond to help me finish my Fw 190 in time. Deal!  |
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 27, 2023 6:00:32 GMT -5
I will be building Eduard Fw-190 A-9.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:03:30 GMT -5
Excellent!! This is going to be a good GB, I can tell already. Say.....isn't that A-9 a newer tool offering from Eduard? |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:04:39 GMT -5
OK, Iam in, from FW-190 to Ta-152 family are my favourite also I often playing with FW 190 and Ta-152 in WarThunder game online ( Andy know me! )also I've several FW-190 and Ta-152 family kits in my stash and also my books too! Dear Deafpanzer Andy.. Do we have a deal? You got it! Count me in too and I will build 1/48 Eduard Fw-190 A-8. Jeremy promised me he will fly over the pond to help me finish my Fw 190 in time. Those Eduard A-8's are the "cat's meow" right there. Will be good to have you in the GB as well Andy!! |
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 27, 2023 6:13:25 GMT -5
Excellent!! This is going to be a good GB, I can tell already. Say.....isn't that A-9 a newer tool offering from Eduard? First old tool (Out of production now) - lots of parts on the BMW 801 engine then second new tool and new parts - half BMW 801 engine front but new tool A-9 is not out yet, I have no idea. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:21:11 GMT -5
The old tool Fw190's got a really bad rap years ago for their level of difficulty in the build up phases but if a little extra care was given, the issues could be dealt with well and they turned out to be awesome builds. All of the Eduard 190's in my stash (and I have 3 A-8's) are all old tool. In any case, I am most certainly looking forward to this Jeremy.
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 27, 2023 6:39:30 GMT -5
406 Silverado I found out - i built my first Ed Fw-190 A-8, NINE years ago! Click here linkEduard old tool - Orange stripe kits (out of production now) Full BMW 801 engine  Eduard New tool - Gold stripe kits Half BMW 801 engine  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:43:02 GMT -5
406 Silverado I found out - i built my first Ed Fw-190 A-8, NINE years ago! Click here linkEduard old tool - Orange stripe kits (out of production now) Full BMW 801 engine Eduard New tool - Gold stripe kits Half BMW 801 engine I remember aaaaaaaaaaaaalll too well Jeremy. These kits were really ahead of their time. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:44:51 GMT -5
I also remember being in on that build and commenting on it back then.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:50:52 GMT -5
406 Silverado I found out - i built my first Ed Fw-190 A-8, NINE years ago! Click here linkEduard old tool - Orange stripe kits (out of production now) Full BMW 801 engine Eduard New tool - Gold stripe kits Half BMW 801 engine If you click that link you provided I'm about the fourth post down as.....mustang1989. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 27, 2023 12:18:43 GMT -5
I blame Joe and Jeremy! But I am really looking forward to this…  Bought it from a member at my local club. I couldn’t resist the box artwork! |
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 27, 2023 13:37:41 GMT -5
I blame Joe and Jeremy! But I am really looking forward to this… Bought it from a member at my local club. I couldn’t resist the box artwork! Blame me and Joe?  ![]()  ![]() Andy, I don`t think so..... blame you looked at the box artwork is a very powerful image! Are you guilty? |
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Post by Tojo72 on Oct 27, 2023 15:13:49 GMT -5
This arrived today,I thought it be interesting to try to try a whitewash on an aircraft  |
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Post by keavdog on Oct 27, 2023 18:42:50 GMT -5
I'm in with this one that's been in the stash a while  |
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 27, 2023 18:46:02 GMT -5
This arrived today,I thought it be interesting to try to try a whitewash on an aircraft JG 54 - Eastern front |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 20:52:31 GMT -5
I'm still waiting for IBG for an aftermarket company to come out with the proper firewall and engine panels for my 1/72 scale build which means currently, I won't be able to build this aircraft opened up like I want to yet. As soon as I get the panels and firewall that I'll need to open the IBG kit up then it's gonna happen for sure. So....with that being said..... I've been holding on to a kit that I've had for YEARS and the one that I used to build my other A/8 variant 10 years ago with. During the last 10 years I've pieced this kit back together into a complete kit with two aircraft with all the PE to boot.  and these do build up into some very nice models. I made a few mistakes with my first one such as the aerial wire too thick and the landing gear positioning but those are lessons learned and I'm looking forward to having another go at one of these.  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 28, 2023 4:38:12 GMT -5
Well...it looks like I have my subject. I was out cruising some websites for some needed supplies and this thing was on sale, not on a huge sale or anything, but good enough I figured I'd go ahead and grab it. So it looks like I'll be building the Hasegawa A-4 version. Looks like a nightmare to paint for a guy that's used to solid and uniform colors. Time to learn some more techniques, I guess.  |
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Post by adt70hk on Oct 28, 2023 5:04:27 GMT -5
I blame Joe and Jeremy! But I am really looking forward to this… Bought it from a member at my local club. I couldn’t resist the box artwork! Andy....... And yet again a modeller blames others for his lack of will power in buying a kit.......that said I regularly used that excuse myself....and will continue to do so! |
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