belugawhaleman

Is that the 1/48 Monogram kit?

Has anyone seen or built the recent Revell 1/48 example?

Looks fine to me. I also like the Taifun. I would like to get the Eduard 1/32.

Nice Work😀 I think Willy looks great!

I got some stuff today..... From Okmo/Retro Technology Co. Ltd. Their Engine Mini Benz model (R18) This is a working I.C. , 4-stroke, water- cooled , replica of the Engine used in Karl Benz's 1886 patent wagon that is recognized as being the first Automobile. I've been wanting this thing for some time. And Wow! Is my first impression😀 It is very nicely made, solid brass and Stainless steel construction nicely painted. It features all the characteristics of the original. The engine uses a slide valve for the intake that is operated by a crank pin on the face of the exhaust cam. The exhaust is controlled by the mentioned cam and uses a more conventional poppet valve. This engine uses a Hall sensor set-up for ignition. A magnet set in the flywheel controls Timing. A tiny 3/16-40 spark plug is used. There's no governor on this one....Speed is controlled by a throttle. Very cool😀 that horizontal, drum-looking thing At the top of the crankshaft is a pulley meant for flat belts. A vertical canister is used as a water hopper for cooling. I added a view of the actual engine in the vehicle. I also got some aftermarket stuff:::::: Some Friulmodel late Bradley tracks, and a Quinta set for the Tamiya Wildcat. Also, Another Meteor from ..Tamiya This time a F3..(61083)

I'm going to like this for sure😀 That GWH kit is one that I'm interested in if I can find one at a good price, but seriously, I have too many models at the moment. I really like the P 40 , but my only experience of the type is building the 1/48 OTAKI kit about 40 years ago. It'll be interesting to see how this kit goes together.........Will be following😀

Superb work😀 I really like your wood grain effect and fabric with weathering. Impressive!

24 bottles of Leveling Thinner!!! Nice Haul Rob😀

I've had a life-long interest in small engines of all types; steam, Internal combustion, stirling cycle, and flame licker. Well recently, I got a little hit & miss engine for a gift. I posted a pair of pics of this in the "What did you just get" thread. Like I said these little engines are fun to work with. I initially had trouble with compression and discovered that the intake valve was leaking. I took the head off the engine and used Novus plastic polish to lap in the valves. After reassembly, I found the compression much improved. I also found out, from a You Tube video that this engine runs better with the oil filler cap on the crankcase removed...odd. I will later simply re-drill the vent hole in this cap a little larger. This engine runs well using Coleman lantern fuel (naptha) mixed with a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil. The instructions state using 95 octane gasoline. I don't recommend this. Gasoline can contain ethanol, and other additives that may harm the engine. Besides Gasoline is more dangerous and smelly than the Coleman fuel . This fuel is the same stuff as Zippo lighter fluid BTW (the Coleman fluid is a little better quality). Anyway, I now have two of these hit miss engines now. The first one , a M90 I've had for years. It's a bit beat up now, but still runs great. This second one , I plan to alter its governor so that it runs slower. The term hit & miss refers to way these engines are governed. The governor prevents the engine from firing unless it is below a certain speed giving them a strange clunk-clunk-clunk sound while running. I have another engine on the way. A running model of the engine from Karl Benz's first car😀 I added a video of my M90 Engine running😀

Very nicely done😀

Wishing all a very happy new year!

I was gifted these very nice items...... Over the holidays😀 First a very nicely made photo etch tool from Dspiae. Nice and sturdy, heavy, and beautifully finished. a great tool. It gives you the choice of two bending surfaces ; Polished stainless or Grey anodized. Also included are two bending blades; long and short, both nicely made from polished stainless and anodized Aluminum. I also was given a little M19 Hit & miss engine😀 This is a working, 4 stroke engine , nicely made of Brass and Stainless steel. It's very small . The bore measures about 1/2" across. It Utilizes a fly-ball governor to control speed. Initially, I thought the compression was a little low, but after lapping both valves to improve the valve seat it now has great compression and runs like a champ. The thing about these little engines they invite you to work on them, modify them, and just play around. Anyway, I was very touched by the thoughtfulness of these gifts😀

I broke down and ordered two jars of Mr. Surfacer off Amazon ...was glad to find it despite the price😐

Turned out another masterpiece John 😀.

Very saddened to hear of your loss Hubert . My deepest condolences to you and your family.