CrankyCrafstman Posted July 8, 2019 Author Posted July 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Jeff said: Ron.... you may not have to 'make' the fittings, if you have a Hobbytown USA store near you, go there and in their locked case with all the Detail Master car stuff, they have 'fittings' in 1/25 scale, I bought some for my 1/25 scale truck models, failing that try the local Hobby Lobby, store, they 'might' have them...... HT USA in Spokane Washington had them, that's where I got mine.....and they come in chrome, red, and blue Hey Jeff I am using Detail Master fittings, but you have to put them on the braided wire, which is a royal PITA...lol 3
Jeff Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 Just now, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff I am using Detail Master fittings, but you have to put them on the braided wire, which is a royal PITA...lol Just like the real things.... those cool braided lines we see on show cars etc, I heard it is a task that should take extreme patience and skill...... I'm still hanging in here watching every update, and this just gets better and better..... and for the record the fittings and wire look perfect 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 8, 2019 Author Posted July 8, 2019 On 7/7/2019 at 10:04 AM, Jeff said: oooooooooooooo I would be interested in a sheet... ........if they want to sell one at a reasonable price.... Hey Jeff The name of the place is "fundekals" maybe if we all ask him for them he will start printing them again. They went for $9.00 US. Ron G 3
Jeff Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff The name of the place is "fundekals" maybe if we all ask him for them he will start printing them again. They went for $9.00 US. Ron G That's doable...... As I am not sure I'd need the HUGE scales on the sheet, I'd be willing to trade for some of the smaller ones, but that is a real good selection.... it is a reasonable price for sure............................ I'm there now, and I see it, may have to place an order ! Thanks Ron.... 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 8, 2019 Author Posted July 8, 2019 Hey Jeff Yeah I really only need the 1/32 and 1/24 scale ones. I would probably just resell the other scales on Ebay. He is sending me a partial portion of the last one he has in stock at the moment, the 1/24 & 1/18 ones. Not what I really wanted, but better than nothing for now. Ron G 3
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 10, 2019 Author Posted July 10, 2019 Hey Jeff You still have to add the fittings to the braided wire, which is a real pain in the ass, very difficult and tedious. The spark plug wires are going to be even harder to do, but will look really cool. Ron G 3
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 10, 2019 Author Posted July 10, 2019 Ok some more pictures after I painted the front engine cylinder bank. Everything still needs to be touched up, but I'm getting closer to finishing this engine. Well back to work still have a lot to do. Later all. Ron G 5
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 11, 2019 Author Posted July 11, 2019 Ok everybody stop! I've found another error from Airfix. On page 39 from the instruction manual in SEC. <153> it shows installing part J7 (quantity is 9) on the front of the rear engine cylinder bank, they need to go on with the bow on the bottom or you won't be able to get part J2 in the next section to go on. Airfix kind of forgot to explain that. So don't screw up like I did and put em on with the bow up It's the same on the front cylinder bank. I have to fix that too...damn. I really need to be more diligent and not rush...my bad Ron G 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 13, 2019 Author Posted July 13, 2019 Hey all A little something that came in the mail. From Wally at fundekals. Pratt and Whitney engine emblem decals. 3
Jackster Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Excellent modelling, great to watch it come together. Cheers Kev
Trigger Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 9:44 PM, CrankyCrafstman said: Ok everybody stop! I've found another error from Airfix. On page 39 from the instruction manual in SEC. <153> it shows installing part J7 (quantity is 9) on the front of the rear engine cylinder bank, they need to go on with the bow on the bottom or you won't be able to get part J2 in the next section to go on. Airfix kind of forgot to explain that. So don't screw up like I did and put em on with the bow up It's the same on the front cylinder bank. I have to fix that too...damn. I really need to be more diligent and not rush...my bad Ron G Hello Ron, I've made the same mistake, but if you really look carefully at the drawing from Airfix then they are pictured with the bow down, only when you put them on the engine it doesn't "feel" right, so i mounted them also bow up, and then indeed it's a pain in the **ss to get part J2 to slide over them, I was to late to correct it, and my build is an in flight model so it really doesn't matter for me. Following your build, it will be a beauty when finished, Frank 1
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 3, 2019 Author Posted August 3, 2019 Just a little update these is the engine temporarily assembled with the prop. front of the engine through the cowl. port side view. I've started some preshading. starboard side view. rear view, don't forget I'm doing mine as a F6F-3, so most stuff here should be light grey, but decided to mix it up a little for some contrast. I figure it has been in for repairs a few times and had mixed parts added. still have to add a lot of details and some more weathering. I have most everything painted now. I just have to add wires, piping and oil tank and armor plate etc...etc. ...etc. Ron G 2
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