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Post by wbill76 on Feb 1, 2015 16:26:56 GMT -5
Making good progress on this one Joe, looking nice!
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 1, 2015 22:39:03 GMT -5
Many many thanks all.
Joe
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Post by M1Carbine on Feb 1, 2015 22:55:22 GMT -5
Awesome Joe
Bob
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 3, 2015 21:51:04 GMT -5
Bob many thanks.
Joe
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Post by TRM on Feb 3, 2015 22:08:45 GMT -5
Lovely work in the pit Joe!! Plenty of eye candy!!  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 5, 2015 10:29:27 GMT -5
T many thanks. The last couple of nights have been all about the power plant. Last night I went searching and I think I have enough now to actually begin the work on it. Hopefully something soonish for an update.
Joe
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 5, 2015 10:41:22 GMT -5
Great work Joe.
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 5, 2015 16:15:13 GMT -5
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 6, 2015 22:07:40 GMT -5
Just a quick update to show...... On to the engine. Got the major assembly done and the Gloss Black on it. I drybrushed it and have it ready to add the detail stuff.      I hope to work on it some tomorrow. I have found some good pics that show a bunch. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by TRM on Feb 6, 2015 23:24:09 GMT -5
Nice looking engine there, Joe! Looking forward to the detail stuff hitting it!!  |
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Post by Leon on Feb 7, 2015 8:43:05 GMT -5
Nice work on the engine Joe! Bring on the details. |
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Post by bullardino on Feb 7, 2015 12:27:39 GMT -5
I agree with the guys above, lovely start on the engine |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 7, 2015 13:16:54 GMT -5
Many many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 15, 2015 20:39:58 GMT -5
Well folks you will pardon me if this is a bit enthusiastic of an update. PROGRESS.............................. Warning I do believe there are things missing. However in this scale most will never know and most of it will never fit into the space. First up. Detailing the engine. I added some bits and bobs, some lines and hoses. All in all it is about 90% complete I think. First a shot of a trick that I picked up somewhere but had never tried. A styrene rod overlength. Add ordinary electrical tape. Slice the tape into thin lines. Attach the tape to one end of the styrene and then roll the rod so the tape attaches to the rod.  It works. Good god it works. The engine detailed out.     Now to the exciting part. Dryfit into place. IT FITS.      Now folks I had to step away for a bit. This has made me very happy. It all lines up and all the additions I have made seem to fit. Now for the clean up part. There are a few small pieces to get into place yet and a couple of things to trim to get into place. I need to add the remaining bulkheads and the fuel cell as well as the booster tank. I do need to mock up the pipe that sticks out the rear of the pit. What I have there just will not work. I can with great happiness say that the interior of the aircraft is about 80% finished. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Feb 15, 2015 20:46:04 GMT -5
WOW Joe!!!!  Great job on the engine,looks like it could fire up anytime. |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 16, 2015 8:00:40 GMT -5
Very kind Leon. Many thanks.
Joe
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Post by bullardino on Feb 16, 2015 8:02:43 GMT -5
Magnificent job Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 16, 2015 10:37:24 GMT -5
Luigi many thanks.
Joe
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Post by TRM on Feb 16, 2015 11:11:09 GMT -5
That looks fantastic Joe! Way to! Love the engine brotha! Top notch!!
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Post by JimD on Feb 16, 2015 11:12:10 GMT -5
Joe, it's looking mighty nice. Trust me I know how much of an accomplishment it is for all that stuff to fit under there  |
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Post by thug626 on Feb 16, 2015 11:16:03 GMT -5
There's some awesome detailing going on here! Carry on! Dave |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 17, 2015 20:33:45 GMT -5
Many thanks all. You are very kind.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 19, 2015 23:10:51 GMT -5
Ok serious time. I need blunt honesty and help from those with the expertise on these birds. Here is the engine/pit combo. I am also going to show how it looks in the fuse. The IP shroud is not glued into place yet. (it is still floating a bit in the pictures) The combo is not glued into the fuse as I still need to weather and stain some. The guns sit just a bit off as they are glued to the IP shroud but are still "floating" with it.         So...am I missing anything? Obvious mistakes that can be corrected? Honestly I have studied all the pictures I can find, all the drawings I can lay my hands on, everything I can. Other than some small wires and hoses that I cannot find where they originate or end, I think I have done about all I can. Please, all comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged and requested. Joe |
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Post by TRM on Feb 20, 2015 0:06:22 GMT -5
Well as a non-wingy builder, it looks fantastic Joe! A little bit of weathering and I would say you hit the mark!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 20, 2015 1:10:24 GMT -5
WOW! One of the best work and it is not even done yet!
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Post by 4bogreen on Feb 20, 2015 3:37:08 GMT -5
A remarkable piece of modeling Joe! Very well done! Amazing job! Good learning curve here.
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Post by legend on Feb 20, 2015 13:38:36 GMT -5
Joe this has been a great build to watch mate.....an education indeed!
bill
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Post by dupes on Feb 20, 2015 17:11:30 GMT -5
I think you're pretty safe as is from all but the most expert "experten" out there. GREAT work!
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 20, 2015 19:23:05 GMT -5
You are very kind. Thank you.
Chalk my post up to I am my own worst critic. It reads harsh.
Joe
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Post by Leon on Feb 20, 2015 19:58:28 GMT -5
Joe that looks fantastic my friend! A lot of very nice detail going into this. |
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Great job on the engine,looks like it could fire up anytime. 
