Martinnfb Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 your plane in 1965 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1975 Reno, I don't know what it is, but it is not battery 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Are those guys sitting on a portable battery unit ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 16, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 16, 2019 Tony, I have a feeling the battery was moved. If you want to change it, I have an unstarted kit that’s gonna put on its wartime uniform, so I’ll swap you that one for a new one if you wish. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 12:03 AM, Martinnfb said: Are those guys sitting on a portable battery unit ? Well damn. I went back and studied the pictures and I dont think there was anything behind the pilots seat. Reason being, theres not a fuel port anymore on the fuselage side for the cockpit fuel tank. Now I need to contemplate how to correct this or if i can... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Tony, projects like this are full of backtracking, but at the end you gonna have one, sick racer. Keep on pushing. Cheers M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 18, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 18, 2019 Tony, come raid my unopened Tamiya kit. I had a feeling about the battery and radio from the beginning. Those wartime things were nothing but dead weight on a racer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Important parts rescued successfully!! Now to remove the tank, and cover with plastic card I guess? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 18, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 18, 2019 Just now, TJTX said: Important parts rescued successfully!! Now to remove the tank, and cover with plastic card I guess? Well, ok, you handled it.. LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Well, ok, you handled it.. LOL I had to try and adapt and overcome. I appreciate the offer though! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 18, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 18, 2019 150 ft agl, inverted, shifted load, one’s feathered, the other’s well and truly ablaze, oh, and you can’t find you Jepp charts. Now what? Adapt and overcome? Or quickly call the tower to start filming because it’s going to quickly get really spectacular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 I dont need my charts at 150 ft, with one feathered I'll let her roll on her own back to upright flight, and the shifted load gives me access to the emergency exits when I slide to a stop while the 2nd one burns.... Damn I'm good! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 18, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 18, 2019 Alright Ace McCool, you win. Hehehe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 You guys have to take me skydiving one day. I like your style 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Drop tanks are here!! Way better than what I had and the correct size too. You can see the noticeable difference between the two sizes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Meanwhile, the rear cockpit rework begins. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Super clean work Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: Super clean work Tony Thanks. This is the first time I've scratched a part, so it's a learning curve for sure. Happy with the fit: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Tony buddy, your great !..... harv. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Sweet work, dude! Gaz 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 THIS , is a very cool, build................definitely not the normal war bird.... I LOVE this.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, Jeff said: THIS , is a very cool, build................definitely not the normal war bird.... I LOVE this.... Thanks Jeff. I just ordered some archer rivets to add a little detailing to the rear area. I'm honestly having a blast with this build and will certainly look into more civilian builds very soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Tony Just catching up and what a great project for the Nats. Terrific work and enjoying following your progress. Nothing like having Martin on the case! Keep 'em comin Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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