biggtim

Need some opinions on this one from you guys, especially Martinn, who originally helped me out on this over at LSP before he defected. In the photo below, which is literally the ONLY photo I have ever seen of an actual Klimov engined P-40, do you think the exhaust pipes join into a single pipe, or do you think it is two pipes with three cylinders exhausting into each? There appears to be some sort of bump, or joint, or gap after the first three cylinders, but I can't tell for sure. I ask because the Brengun 1/48 conversion (which I have), most of the other 1/48 kits available, and most of the artists' renderings of these planes show them as two separate 3-pipe exhaust banks, but I did find one drawing that showed them as one single pipe. I am always hesitant to rely on artists perceptions of things, and I don't think the Brengun set is very accurate, so I'm trying to pin this one down. Thanks, Tim You'll note that in this source, they appear to be joined into one pipe: Bit this source shows them as two:

There a BUNCH of films by that name, I had no idea. Might need a little more info to find the one you are talking about.

You peed yourself over a Devastator? Oooooo...kay. I guess anything new in 1/32 is a good thing, but that one makes me yawn!

What movie is that?

Don't tell Martin about Vegas, though. He can't hold his liquor.....

That's a great idea, John. You could just call it the Large Scale Meet & Greet and everyone is welcome. Wish I were coming...

I'd probably tell him I loved "Mortal Engines" and that I want a sequel. He probably hasn't heard that before. Tim

I missed this the first time around. Very cool!! And very well done!!! Tim

Has anyone ever done a 1/200 USS MIssouri? I'm not a ship guy, but that might be fun as hell!

Too bad it's something I don't need. Dangitall! That said, anything in 1/32 is GOOD news!!!

Oops, I missed that in the earlier post. I was going to be doubly impressed if it was 1/32!!

That's a nice one!! Is it a Revell or Trumpy kit?

Knowing Ernie, he probably uses gun oil.

Damn, I hate to see that.

That is hilarious, Ernie!!! Totally sounds like something my wife would do!!

I was a little surprised at the name of the truck on the box. It sounds a bit ominous - "666 truck"? I thought they were 6x6 trucks!

Boy, that is looking good!

Now I feel better.....

That is totally awesome!! I can hear the Snoopy and the Red baron Christmas song that I had on a record as kid playing my head....

You should have your butt kicked for having a work space so clean!! That is simply not acceptable in this hobby. Go away.

Ho-lee chit!! The only drawback I can see to the 1/16 and 1/6 tanks is that the kits all seem to be made for R/C, which makes them cost more. I would like a 1/16 one that is just a static kit.

Exactly what I'm talking about!! Awesome and simple!

Ouch!!!! But way cool.....

I have been thinking of 3D printing some bottle holders, but they are so simple, I could make them out of wood even cheaper. However, I am apparently too lazy to do either....

Brings a tear to my eye.....!!