crazypoet Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 One of the key motivators I use for myself when i’m stuck is to say to myself “hey - it’s time to do something irrevocable!” looks like you’ve done exactly that! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, crazypoet said: One of the key motivators I use for myself when i’m stuck is to say to myself “hey - it’s time to do something irrevocable!” looks like you’ve done exactly that! Yes sir, I'm in the deep end now with the racing wingtips. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 18, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 18, 2019 The first thing I did to my Lanc was chop the big holes for the observers windows in the fuselage. Yep, no going back! Looking great, Tony. Is that foil? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 10:26 PM, TJTX said: Pretty close. There's some differences with accessories colors but the red and bnf covers are spot on. Don't forget to add the outer spark plugs and leads, for some reason Tamiya didn't include tese on the Mustang and Spitfire not sure if there missing on the Mossie cause I don't have one. Not to hard to add though. Looking good so far. Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Don't forget to add the outer spark plugs and leads, for some reason Tamiya didn't include tese on the Mustang and Spitfire not sure if there missing on the Mossie cause I don't have one. Not to hard to add though. Looking good so far. Ron G I don't believe you can add those and still have the engine fit in the model. The exhaust housing and framing takes up that space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I'm lovin this......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Engine is basically together now. Ignore the black firewall, it'll be white soon enough. And a gratuitous "concept" shot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 That’s it ! You inoculated the bug to me ! Now I have ordered a P-51 kit, to turn it into a racer, with some Draw Decals on it. I have ordered the SWS Mustang IV. Why The Zoukei Mura kit? Because : 1) it is cheaper in Europe than the Tamiya one. With my experiences of the Portuguese Post, I did not want to dare some more exotic countries of origin. 2) this version has the 3 different canopies, and the two different propellers, so my choices remain open for which racer I will do ( although I am leaning strongly towards « Voodoo ») You will take all the blame. Plus I will also order the California Fire Dpt decals for my OV-10 A kit. Will you send me food vouchers when I am poor, because of your bad influence ? Keep the great work coming ! Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 That's awesome news Hubert! I think you will greatly enjoy contemplating then executing the mods and abnormal paint scheme to bring a racer to life. The 3rd civilian project I'm starting puts my racers to shame on how much plastic cutting and scratch building it'll require but, I have mojo like I haven't in over a year. Building the "one off" type aircraft really is a blast and adds some life to the display case. Side note: My Christmas raffle donation this year is of course racer inspired! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Then engine and BMF are both looking amazing Tony. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 5 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Then engine and BMF are both looking amazing Tony. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Same as Bardahl, I've gotta demilitarize the back end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 VERY precise work Tony.............. I'm loving these civvie builds................ they take as much research as a correct military one .......to get right............ awesome work Bud.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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