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Post by JimD on Feb 20, 2015 20:06:47 GMT -5
Joe, I really sense you're really wanting some feedback on this one. I wish I could give you more than 'atta boys. I'm just nothing near being a technical expert, so I can't really help. I will say that I think you have a lot of detail packed on there and I think it's a solid amount for this scale. It's going to look great when all done up.
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Post by Rick on Feb 21, 2015 2:43:04 GMT -5
Joe, be kind to yourself! you're in a class by yourself. This is just frickin' amazing. That motor is awesome.
Rick
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Post by 4bogreen on Feb 21, 2015 2:47:57 GMT -5
This is....huge...and awesome Joe! You are on the right track fellow!
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 21, 2015 10:40:45 GMT -5
You are all very kind. I am very grateful.
Joe
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Post by bullardino on Feb 21, 2015 15:59:02 GMT -5
I really like the outcome. I'm no expert so I can't tell if you're missing anything tho  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 22, 2015 19:31:41 GMT -5
Many thanks my friend.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 24, 2015 23:27:39 GMT -5
Well folks here I am, much calmer, much more relaxed, very grateful. I am here to proclaim that other than two lines (one for the fuel cell and one for the booster) I am calling the interior done. It is not perfect by any means. I am missing the detail on the exhaust pipes (not going to try it. I will just mess it up). The guns are off in color. There are other things but I am comfortable with it.       All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Feb 25, 2015 4:58:57 GMT -5
Great work on the interior Joe!   |
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Post by DennisM on Feb 25, 2015 5:38:17 GMT -5
Joe, This thing is awesome! Don't be so hard on yourself. The goal here is to create a work of art not a functioning miniature engine. You have succeeded.
Dennis
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 25, 2015 9:13:34 GMT -5
Your work NEVER cease to amaze me... I just want to scream WOW but I didn't want to wake up my family last night.
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Post by JimD on Feb 25, 2015 20:35:56 GMT -5
Dude...are you kidding me? This is awesome. I feel like this thing is going to start up and fly off your bench...I can smell the kerosene through the monitor...like really.
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 25, 2015 21:46:37 GMT -5
Thank you all. You are very kind.
Joe
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Post by TRM on Feb 25, 2015 23:18:07 GMT -5
That is some fine work there Joe! That is a whole lot of eye candy!! |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 26, 2015 13:29:11 GMT -5
T many thanks. Greatly appreciated.
Joe
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Post by sturmbird on Feb 26, 2015 14:17:38 GMT -5
I really love your 109 build, but also find it to be somewhat intimidating. Your a better man than I am brother. Yet you know when you finally call this build quits, somebody like ZM will do it<g>!
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 26, 2015 15:00:58 GMT -5
Always the moment of truth when the paint and weathering go on. Looks like it's flying along now Joe! Very nice.
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 26, 2015 15:06:15 GMT -5
Gary to be honest I have no issue if a company comes along and does one with all the detail. This build is all about the challenge for me. Something that not many do and doing it with my fabricated parts means more to me than if a company decides to bring it out with all the bells and whistles.
I am glad you are liking it, as far as intimidating I think that was part of the appeal to trying this. Never was one that liked doing things the way others did.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 26, 2015 15:08:08 GMT -5
Bill you ninja'd in on me. Many thanks. I do believe this will fly now. All the fabrication is done I think and now all is left is to attach kit parts.
Joe
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Post by Tojo72 on Feb 26, 2015 17:43:17 GMT -5
Fantastic detailing Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 26, 2015 18:59:54 GMT -5
Many many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by TRM on Feb 26, 2015 22:08:05 GMT -5
I think I smell paint!!! Could be glue...sniff sniff....... |
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Post by sturmbird on Feb 27, 2015 14:22:50 GMT -5
Gary to be honest I have no issue if a company comes along and does one with all the detail. This build is all about the challenge for me. Something that not many do and doing it with my fabricated parts means more to me than if a company decides to bring it out with all the bells and whistles. I am glad you are liking it, as far as intimidating I think that was part of the appeal to trying this. Never was one that liked doing things the way others did. Joe I remember looking at the wing build, and it brought back some memories. Those old balsa stick models! The first one was a total failure from the start. Then another and another, till I finally got the frame built. Then it was on to the next nightmare; putting the tissue paper over it. I think I got one completely done. gary |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 27, 2015 22:24:11 GMT -5
T no paint yet. But worked on the complete wing a bit tonight.
Gary I never built up one with stick and tissue. I guess that this is my version of that type of build.
Joe
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Post by thug626 on Feb 28, 2015 0:53:35 GMT -5
Good evening Joe, The level of detail you have put into this bird is simply awe inspiring. The only thing that could top what you've done is getting that DB inverted V-12 to turn over and, start purring. Dave |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 28, 2015 13:35:30 GMT -5
Dave many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by coro69 on Feb 28, 2015 14:23:39 GMT -5
astonishing detail work... love it...
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 28, 2015 18:15:46 GMT -5
Coro many thanks. Glad you like it.
Joe
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Post by coro69 on Feb 28, 2015 18:22:45 GMT -5
who wouldn't love this detailed work...
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 1, 2015 23:36:28 GMT -5
Update. Just a small one. Interior is finished and the fuse is closed. There were some gaps, not sure if it was kit or builder issues. Where I stand.        Pardon the pics. I am back to working on taking pictures again. Next up will be sanding some stubborn areas to clean it up and then actual color. I did paint around the cut out area just to make sure I did not bleed over. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Rick on Mar 2, 2015 6:34:37 GMT -5
Don't expect critiques and criticism from anyone Joe. The work you're doing is the stuff we see in cut away drawings in books and far exceeds the occasional cut away seen in a museum mock-up. Paint is bringing in another entire dimension. I would guess many a 109 pilot has never seen some of the details we see. The closest to a critique I could offer is "Extraordinary!"
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