Peterpools Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 BOEING F4B-4 HASEGAWA 1971 VF-6 USS SARATOGA 1936 Finally my large scale mojo is returning and wanting to keep the juices flowing, I decided it was time to embark on my two entries for the 2019 IPMS Mosquitocon this April. For the past two years, I've failed to finish and enter but this year, I'm determined. My plan is simple and with a heap of luck, I just might finish both entries. I've changed my mind so many times as what to build, I've lost count but I'm ready and both kits are right by the bench. The Boeing F4B-4 is project number one and when done, I'll dive into build entry number two: the Lukgraph Boeing F3B-3 (I'm constantly flip flopping on the Lukgraph kit as well – but it looks like the this one should be it). The Golden Years between the Wars is my favorite period of aviation and it's time to get cracking as I have been accumulating kits from this year for a very long time. My build plan is going to be pretty straight forward, update the kit with out slicing and dicing and concentrate on the overall details and go for the finish. The Hit List: The Front Office: what's in the kit was good by 10970 standards but by today's standards: blah at best. The Neomega engine set will replace the kit's Pratt & Whitney R-1340-16 engine, which is on par with the front office. The gear will need an upgrade and some details Not sure about re-working the control surfaces yet I'm also out to lunch on how to handle the wing ribs detail. Flying wires will be s/s piano wire – which is just fine with me. Yellow Wing Decals Mr Color and MRP paints Well that's the plan and just a few of the normal intro photos and I'm underway. reference: Carrier Fighters by J.V. Mizrahi : I bought the soft cover book in 1971 and have treasured it all these years. Two builds I followed on LSP Thanks for checking in Peter 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Looking forward to this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 You might try Lone Star for the pit, although they are iffy.......Harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Sounds like a nice project Peter. I look forward to following your builds. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 so looking forward to your build Peter..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Interesting subject, Peter and quite a daunting task with all the planned improvements. I will follow closely. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 GH Glad you will be along for the ride Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Harv Re-thinking your suggestion and sent Mike at Lone Star an email asking if there was a way of obtaining the casting a lot faster then the 4-6 week time frame, as it will set em too far back. Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks John Looking forward to it. 40 some odd years ago I built the exact same model as we did in the 1970's and won first place at the IPMS Nats in NYC. Times have sure changed. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks Phil Glad you will be along for the build Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks Rob I'm much more of an AM guy then a scratch building guy and hopefully I can combine both. The bench is cleared and tomorrow the saga starts. Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Really love the feeling of cleaning the bench down for a new kit.......only trouble is I have so much WIP...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Phil Right with you and I've set up a secondary table next to my bench to organize and keep the strated builds organized in one place. I tend to forget where I am in a build when I stop for a while and loose parts as if it is a written rule Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Nice one Peter, a classic but a goody. Somehow I always liked the interwar US carrier aircraft with those colourful markings. Cheers Cees 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 8/31/2018 at 5:31 PM, Peterpools said: Harv Re-thinking your suggestion and sent Mike at Lone Star an email asking if there was a way of obtaining the casting a lot faster then the 4-6 week time frame, as it will set em too far back. Peter naw, Peter, no worries, just stay up late at night..................... who needs sleep I will follow along as well, now that I know we are all here... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks Cees .. Just love the era and the aircraft. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Jeff Awesome .. who needs sleep anyway ... a waste of productive time Peter Like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Took the plunge and ordered the Lone Star Cockpit Set and now I wait. Working on the lower wings and hopefully an update this weekend. So far, looking at the AM that has arrived and still on order, I’ve more then tripled the cost if the kit. Could this be the early signs of insanity? Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Naw. It's normal.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Harv I’m afraid your right .. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Peter, can't wait to see you work your magic on this. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 karim, welcome aboard, great to see you over here. Dare bet you have something fabulous on the bench........ Peter looking forward to some pics. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Apologies Peter for hijacking your thread, i was looking at the spruces, are there only two, are you allowed under the rules to add AM, cockpit etc etc, never had the nerve to enter competitions so a little fuzzy on the rules...I remeber when you did your drop dead gorgeous Mossie, that had to be OOB, if I remember correctly........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Karim my friend Music to my ears and welcome to our new home! Starting to spend time with the little Boeing now and pretty close to finish cleaning up the lower wing and then finally an update Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks Carl Just getting my brain in gear and waiting for some much needed Am, after all this puppy was first released in 1971 and needs a lot of TLC Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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