CrankyCrafstman

Hey all Anyone have any ideas on where to get drawings with dimensions for a WW2 type "D" bomb trolley? I've sent a message to Graham @ Iconicair but haven't heard from him. So I would like drawings so I can make my own in 1/24 scale for a Tiffy diorama. Ron G

Hey nmayhew I do have Master Models barrels for it. They are for a 1/24 scale P-47. Ron G

Hey all Just sent an email to Aerocraft Models requesting that he make a set of landing gear for the Hellcat. The ones in the kit are pretty flimsy. Nige has a video on YouTube on how to strengthen them but it takes alot of hand drilling and some wont be comfortable doing that. Ron G

Hey Ernie Wait till you see the spark plug detailing on the engine. I'm working up the courage to start on them next. Ron G

Hey Jeff It's called 3:00 dioptor reading glasses and the strongest opti-visor...lol and it's getting to the point that that ain't strong enough. Ron G

Hey Randy Could you tell what diameter and width of those tires are please. Are they the same size as the kit ones? Ron G

Thanks guys, I'm progressing slowly. Still working on the engine area. I have the engine halfs finally painted and detailed. Still have to do the ignition leads. I'm only putting spark plugs on the front side of the front bank and the rear side of the rear bank. The rest you really can't see that well because they are covered by the baffles. You can see photos on my post for how to do the P&W R-2800-10W #2. Ron G

Just a small update. I received these in the mail a few days ago. They are 1/24 scale valve stems, they are actually for detailing 1/24 scale cars, but work on planes too. Shot of the Hellcat wheel and tire. Close up of the valve stem. I hope someone like Barracuda will make a set of tires for this kit because the ones that come in the kit aren't very impressive. Also the outer wheel cover is missing some detail. It's very noticeable if you look at the real thing you will see what I mean. Ron G

Ok, thanks Tim

I'm going to put this on the calendar. I can be the designated driver, I can't drink, liver transplant. Ron G

Not this year, but would like to go next year as long as it ain't on the west coast.

Looking good Ernie. Would like to see that in person. Ron G

Sure wish I could go to the Nats, but alas not this year. Anyone know where it's going to be next year, would like to plan on going to that. Ron G

Hey 1to1 He only has a few left in 1/24 so you better get in touch with him quick or you may be out of luck. Ron G

Just got this in the mail from bigTim, thank you, it's a 1/24 scale print of a ww2 US aircraft carrier deck. It's 18.0" x 17 3/4" just right for my 1/24 F6F-3 Hellcat (converted from a F6F-5). I found some US Navy figures on Shapways, there 3D printed in lots of different poses. There a bit pricey, but not to bad at today's pricing. If I can find some 1/24 scale tie down strips I might replace the printed on ones. I know they make them in 1/32 scale, not sure if they make em in 1/24. All I have to do is trim it to size and glue it to a piece of 1/2" - 1" thick foam board. Ron G

Hey Trigger Is that a radio controlled F6F-5 or did the pilot bailout?...lol

Hey all Found this on the net. Would make a cool add on to my 1/24 Airfix Tiffy or Mossie pulling a bomb or rocket trolley. These are the trolleys I'm talking about. I would have to scratch build the trolleys and then find some 1/24 figures to use for ground crew loading rockets and/or bombs. It would definitely be a cool diorama. Ron G

Hey all I thought I would let everyone know that Nigel is making some replacement and add on stuff for the 1/24 scale Hellcat. He has a replacement engine core, to replace the out-of-round one that comes in the kit. And he is making all three fuel tanks. These are resin castings so there will be some cleanup to do on them but they look really nice. I ordered a set of the tanks. I already fixed the engine core on mine, so I don't need that part. It will save ALOT of sanding though. So go to YouTube and look for the videos he is doing on the big Cat and he will show you how to get them. Ron G

Hey Jeff I know how you feel we, the wife and I, are on our third Golden Retriever, his names Chance. He's getting up there in years and I think he may have cancer, a lot of lumps. When the last one Dusty died, from cancer, it really broke my wife up she couldn't eat or sleep for a long time. She had to have another one. Don't know what will happen if Chance passes away, I know she wont take it well. So I feel for you buddy. Ron G

Hey Kahuna Deluxe makes a twin syringe kit with different size tips on there web site. I know cause I have it. It works pretty good with the large size tip, the smallest one is good for pva glue. Ron G

Yeah, an a month or two they'll find some shit ass reason to fire him. Big companies don't care about the peons, they sit in there offices and draw there exorbitant wages and don't even give there employees a second thought, until it starts eating into there pocket book. Ron G

Hey Trigger That looks sweet! Really nice looking Tiffy I hope mine turns out as nice. Ron G

Hey Trigger Know all you need is a good recording of a P&W R-2800-10W to play when you switch on the electric motor...lol Ron G

Hey Peter we're all waiting for further info and pictures. I just found this build, and I'm going to be watching very closely to your progress as I've just picked up the Airfix 1/24 'Tiffy' bubble top and know I can pick up alot of tips and tricks from the master.

WOW! That looks really good Trigger.