CrankyCrafstman

Well it finally got here Airfix 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat. WOW this thing is ASSUME!!! This has the best and most accurate Pratt and Whitney R-2800-10 that has ever been modeled. I'm going to be doing mine as a F6F-3. I think I can do it there are three things that need to be done to create the -3 1) modify the front canopy, I have to ad some upper frame straps to it. I'll post pics when I get to that point. 2) add the bulge in the lower cowl just over the exhaust openings, you really don't have to do this, but it will make it more obvious that it is a -3. 3) add the windows to the fuselage just behind the pilots head rest. I also hve to add the little windows on either side of the head rest pad on the armor plate. Oh yeah I need to paint it in the tricolor paint scheme. I might do a build of the P & W R-2800-10 showing the proper why to paint one based on the book by Graham White "R-2800" pratt & whitney's dependable masterpiece. And a lot of reference photos I've accumulated over the years. Most people don't know how to paint it. Mostly because they don't understand how it works and what all the pipes, tubing and wiring are for. I plane on adding any wiring and linkages that are missing. I'm also going to add spark plugs with correct braided plug wires. Right know I'm investigating the parts and planning how I'm going to accomplish this. So for know here are some pictures. Ron G

Yup they are very nice. Right now I'm more interested in the Yahu instrument panel for the Mossie. Ron G

Hey guys Ok I went for the Mossie. With the Master gun barrels. Now all I have to do is put a HUGE addition onto my condo to fit it in...lol RonG

My Hellcat arrives tomorrow.

Hey all I need your guys input. I'm trying to choose between a 1/24 Airfix Mosquito for $175.00 US (these are selling fo close to $400.00 US on Ebay) or a 1/24 Airfix Typhoon 1b (bubble top) for $169.00 US. I'm kinda leaning towards the Mosquito, because it's been out of production for 9 to 10 years and they are getting scarce. The Typhoon on the other hand is also out of production although not for as long. I really like the Typhoon, looks so cool in full D day dress. I want to get both but can't afford to do both right away. So it has to be one or the other right now. I'll be able to get the other one in a year or so, but I'm having a hell of a damn time trying to figure out which one. So everyone chirp in and let me know what you think. Ron G

Nige does a great job on his videos. He's doing TWO! Hellcat builds on YouTube now. I'm waiting for my big cat to come in the mail so I can build along with him, although I plan on converting mine into a F6F-3. Ron G

Hey Clunky I don't know, haven't heard from him either. He's doing a build of the 1/24 Airfix f6f-5 on YouTube. Ron G

Hey all I haven't got it yet, but ordered the new Airfix f6f-5 hellcat. Hopefully it will be here in a week. I plan on building it along with Nige. I'll post pictures when it arrives. Ron G

Hey FME Try looking for one of these kits, they are 1/32 scale. I think they might fill your need. Ron G

Just goes to show the world really is full of assholes

Welcome to LSM, and WOW! what a nice paint job. Just goes to show with a little talent and some meticulous work you can make a ugly duckling look like a beautiful swan. Ron G

I have a great idea for a LARGE SCALE build. How about a 1/6 scale Dragon M4A3 Sherman (I actually have one) Ron G

And how long would it take to actually have a working one that is proven and passes all the regulations? And it is still a nuclear reactor.

Check this out it's my Checkertail P-47 Razorback build. I did the cockpit with Vallejo dull dark green, which is what Republic used. Zink chromate green in the interior, wheel wells etc.

All electric cars would be great, BUT the amount of coal, water power or nuclear power or what ever to make enough electricity to power them would pollute more then the gasoline cars they are trying to replace. Also how long would it take the government to put up enough charging stations across the US that would compare to gas stations that exist today. So your electric car would be sitting in your garage waiting for them to be built so you could take a trip from say Michigan to Florida to vist your parents. I'll stick with my gas guselling beast and let my grand kids worry about electric vehicles.

Here's my 2017 485hp/475ftlbs of torque hemi Challenger T/A 392. Chrysler also has the 740hp hellcat and 840hp demon. Big hp cars are still alive.

These are all the problems you have to live with when you live in a leftest socialist State/Province

Thanks anyway

Hey Nige Can you give us a list of the best Lancaster books to get, for the pictures and information to use for creating our models. Thanks Ron G

Hey Nige I watched your YouTube videos on how to make the Airscale IP set. One question how long should the toggle switches be sticking out from the surface of the panels, both sizes the.15mm & .33mm ones? Ron G

Nigel! Stop your making us all look bad...lol That Airscale set is really amazing. Ron G

WOW! Nige That IP and other panels look amazing. The interior of your Lank is going to be a real show winner. Now if I can just get these old arthritic hands and blind eyes to work I might be able to come close to your work...lol Watched your videos on how to do it they are really good. Ron G

Well said Nige You can get his turrets off of Ebay. Ron G

Ok, thanks Nige I'll press on somehow. I will go back over your previous work and go from there. Ron G

Hey Nige I have been thinking, is it still possible for you to do a video or post pictures of your improvements with some dimensions. You know how us engineering types are can't do anything without a proper set of plans (blueprints). Especially the instrument panel support, the floor for the pilot seat and how much to add to the navigators table, etc. I know I would greatly appreciate it, and I bet many others would too. Ron G