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Post by bullardino on Apr 29, 2013 7:07:44 GMT -5
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Post by Mence on Apr 29, 2013 13:25:07 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi, just knocking it together helps me understand how it all fits a little better which helps when I finally cement the two fuselage halves together.
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Post by martyncrowther. on Apr 29, 2013 14:10:51 GMT -5
Lots of detail I see bud and you're off to an excellent start too.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2013 16:43:45 GMT -5
Mence,it is said that these Ponies are better than the Spitfire kits,if so,you are in for a real treat my friend.  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 29, 2013 18:33:50 GMT -5
prof excellent start. should look outstanding with paint.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 29, 2013 19:56:26 GMT -5
And he's off! Nice start out of the gate there Mence. |
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 30, 2013 6:16:39 GMT -5
A little birdie told me there was some plastic being fiddle with on this build. Keep going. |
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Post by Mence on May 14, 2013 13:14:13 GMT -5
Hello chaps.
Humble apologies for no update, I have been on the hunt for a new motorcycle and that has meant much driving around to various places only to find that one persons idea of 'immaculate' is definitely not mine!
Day off tomorrow and a drive to Bournemouth which will hopefully put an end to this, then I can get on with sticking stuff.
I have done some work on her so will try to post a paltry update very soon...
Have faith, Profs wingy will prevail!
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Post by Leon on May 14, 2013 16:33:03 GMT -5
Waiting when your ready Prof.Good hunting tomorrow. |
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Post by bullardino on May 15, 2013 7:57:41 GMT -5
What kind of bike are you looking for? You made me curious |
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Post by Mence on May 20, 2013 4:50:01 GMT -5
Hello chaps. Leon, cheers buddy, read on... Dicky, great to see you drop by fella, I know Wingies aren't your bag so I appreciate it even more. Luigi, read on mate... Ok, bike hunt concluded, fixes requested, delivery arranged, modest discount negotiated, deposit down. Back to the Wingy, engine assembled as has the bulkead it attaches to. Fit is nothing short of 100% although you do need to keep an eye on the instructions as there are two different Superchargers and choosing the wrong one means it won't attach to the bulkhead properly...as I found out.  Pic of it laid up in Tamiya Semi Gloss Black, awaiting the Silver detail painting and a bit of a wash, bulkhead colour is Lifecolor Interior Green with a Black Wash. Trust me, I have done more than this, quite a bit of gluing of various sub-assemblies has taken place as well as a number of hours spent on the cockpit.  Ok, for those interested, here's the reason for the delay, my new toy, a 1998 BMW R1200C, the same as used by James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. I am buying it as an investment? as over this side of the pond where relatively few were imported, prices are slowly but surely on the up.  Delivery scheduled for June 4th... Back soon fellas with hopefully a slightly better update! |
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Post by Thomas_M/ on May 20, 2013 5:11:52 GMT -5
Nice and cool bike, Prof!  Finally someone is doing this version of Tamiya´s P-51, and you even choose the F-6D! Don´t worry about possibly slow progress, I am the same boat, mate...  Those resin parts really add some detail to this already fantastic kit. Nice start, will watch this for sure! |
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Post by bullardino on May 20, 2013 8:53:49 GMT -5
What a nice bike, Mence I particularly like that model, it has an aggressive and comfortable look at the same time. I also like the progress on the engine, Tamiya never fails |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 20, 2013 8:54:16 GMT -5
cool..............engine work.............hey any update is a good update.
nice pick for the bike as well.
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Post by wbill76 on May 20, 2013 19:58:23 GMT -5
Nice work on the engine and you can be excused for the distraction with the bike, it looks like a beauty! |
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Post by Keith Christie on Aug 6, 2013 4:30:30 GMT -5
Hi Mence,
I thought I would bring this back to the top to remind you to update it for us all,
Nice progress so far, the Barracuda upgrades are top notch.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by macmcconnell. on Aug 6, 2013 5:13:43 GMT -5
Very nice indeed
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Post by Mence on Aug 6, 2013 7:50:37 GMT -5
Chaps, I promise an update soon....
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Post by MOOSE. on Aug 6, 2013 8:37:21 GMT -5
Looking like a good start, Prof! I got the same kit and I just cracked into her last night. My father-in-law's uncle flew one in ww2. I am trying to get info and photos from him and I was going to Model it after him. Which scheme or squad are you planning? I'll make sure I'll do something different so we can keep things interesting around here ;D You'll like the Barracuda stuff too. Look forward to seeing you build the Pony. Mine will be a long build as well because I'm moving at the end of August. Very very nice kit isn't it?  |
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Post by Mence on Aug 6, 2013 9:17:50 GMT -5
Hey Moose.
Yep, stunning kit, superbly well engineered which is why I'm taking so long, don't want to mess it up!
I'm doing the F-6D that you can do from the box so to speak, I reasoned it might be the least popular?
Look forward to seeing yours mate, I guarantee you will finish long before me!
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Post by Mence on Aug 13, 2013 6:15:21 GMT -5
I did mate, worth the drive! There Is a 1/9 Scale kit of it available |
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Post by Mence on Aug 13, 2013 8:47:24 GMT -5
Revell / Protar, long OOTB but I know a seller who has a few...
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Post by thug626 on Aug 13, 2013 10:42:33 GMT -5
Hello Mence, It's good to see someone else who "reads ahead" by working on later sub assemblies to see how every thing will fit down the line. By the way....you've a very nice ride there. People who ride understand why dogs hang their head out of the window at speed.  Looking forward to more updates. Dave |
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Post by DeafStuG on Aug 13, 2013 17:38:00 GMT -5
L@@king nice - Mustang with after market !
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Post by Mence on Aug 14, 2013 0:11:32 GMT -5
Hi chaps, promise an update sometime soon.
Boo, PM inbound...
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Post by Keith Christie on Aug 15, 2013 2:57:35 GMT -5
I'll look forward to reading your progress Mence.
Keith
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Post by Mence on Aug 15, 2013 8:02:01 GMT -5
No pressure mate!
Something else is hitting the bench in the meantime which you may find interesting...
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 15, 2013 9:12:22 GMT -5
wow there is a lot of detailing in that Mustang. Looking good Prof
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Post by Keith Christie on Aug 15, 2013 11:18:06 GMT -5
No pressure Mence,
What have you got on the bench next? I'm intrigued.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by pt109 on Aug 21, 2013 21:44:54 GMT -5
I kinda forgot about this one Prof...nice detail work and love the engine, does it come with the glow plugs?
Paul
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