1to1scale Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 3 hours ago, TJTX said: That's what I'm leaning towards. I have some thin plastic sheeting I should be able to use on the back end. The trickiest part is the very back curve. Tony, contact lone star anyway, they may have a set in stock, or at very least he can put you on order. 2
TJTX Posted September 28, 2019 Author Posted September 28, 2019 Well, big problem. I have a -1 and the cowling is completely different on the -3. Any guesses on where to find a -3 cowling? 2
harv Posted September 28, 2019 Posted September 28, 2019 I just read on FB that he is in the process of starting back up. He moved and is getting married. So he is in transition. But still worth contacting....harv 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 28, 2019 Administrators Posted September 28, 2019 Tony,I think I have a -3. What’s the difference? You can check mine out if you’d like. If necessary, you should be able to buy a cowl Sprue on eBay for a few bucks. 2
TJTX Posted September 28, 2019 Author Posted September 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Tony,I think I have a -3. What’s the difference? You can check mine out if you’d like. If necessary, you should be able to buy a cowl Sprue on eBay for a few bucks. Cant find the cowl on Ebay. The -1has 1 intake while the -3 has 2. The -3 also has full cowl flaps while the -1 has segmented partial cowl flaps. Its VERY noticeable. 3
1to1scale Posted September 28, 2019 Posted September 28, 2019 46 minutes ago, TJTX said: Cant find the cowl on Ebay. The -1has 1 intake while the -3 has 2. The -3 also has full cowl flaps while the -1 has segmented partial cowl flaps. Its VERY noticeable. How about changing the paint scheme to match a -1 2
TJTX Posted September 28, 2019 Author Posted September 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: How about changing the paint scheme to match a -1 Yea, I'm thinking I may have to build the -1 as a normal Avenger and track down a -3 for the fire bomber. 2
TJTX Posted September 28, 2019 Author Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: Maybe you can trade for one? I kinda like the look of the Atlantic scheme so maybe a folded wings -1 and a Firebomber-3..... 2
TJTX Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 Thankfully I have found a -3 to trade for my -1. So as soon as I can complete that trade and get a few minutes at home, I'll get this party started. 3
Jeff Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, TJTX said: Thankfully I have found a -3 to trade for my -1. So as soon as I can complete that trade and get a few minutes at home, I'll get this party started. 1
HubertB Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 2 hours ago, TJTX said: Thankfully I have found a -3 to trade for my -1. So as soon as I can complete that trade and get a few minutes at home, I'll get this party started. Good to hear ! Looking forward to see you converting this beast into a peaceful bomber ... Hubert 2
Jeff Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 6 hours ago, TJTX said: Thankfully I have found a -3 to trade for my -1. So as soon as I can complete that trade and get a few minutes at home, I'll get this party started. 4 hours ago, HubertB said: Good to hear ! Looking forward to see you converting this beast into a peaceful bomber ... Hubert 2
TJTX Posted October 9, 2019 Author Posted October 9, 2019 Gents you wouldn't believe the pictures I've got now! Jeff is the absolute man and has tracked down an absolute amazing treasure trove of photos. He was able to make contact with a museum that has a TBM firebomber. The museum staff was extremely kind and took a TON of amazing photos for use as reference for the build. Heres a brief sampling of the good stuff. 5
TJTX Posted October 10, 2019 Author Posted October 10, 2019 The only thing I have to think about now is since I have such good pictures, perhaps I should scrap the 1/32 scale build and switch to 1/1 scale? 4
HubertB Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, TJTX said: The only thing I have to think about now is since I have such good pictures, perhaps I should scrap the 1/32 scale build and switch to 1/1 scale? Methink you should do a 1:1 F-14 instead Hubert 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 10, 2019 Administrators Posted October 10, 2019 ya know.... we should think out of the box some. Instead of 1/32, 1/24, 1/16, 1/4, or 1/1, why not go the other way? Say .7:1. Make it bigger by a third. There's more than a few corn cob Pratts out there you could use. F ailing to source a decent corncob, you can go with the grandaddy of the big props, a genuine Rolls Royce Tyne out of a Brittania or CL-44. Failing sucessfully sourcing one of those, the Kuznetsov NK-12 is available for use as well. that one will have the added benefit of giving you contra rotating props for that unique sound. 2
TJTX Posted October 15, 2019 Author Posted October 15, 2019 Gentlemen, I appreciate the support shown to me from everyone here. However, it's time to step away for awhile. I need some time away from the craziness and will set this build aside for a little while. I have a few other builds planned, but they're for me. I have let my competitive nature overtake my passion and enjoyment of the hobby. I will build a few builds for myself, no wips or notes on accuracy, etc.... I'll post the finished builds in the completed section in time. I greatly appreciate all your support and I promise this build will happen soon! 4
1to1scale Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 I can completely appreciate that, I am working on two builds with almost no WIPs, just building them learn some new skills. You are right, sometimes you just gotta do it for you. 3
Jeff Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 Sad to hear that Tony, but hey a guy needs to do what a guy needs to do, and as the busy time is upon you, work, family and life is the important stuff....... I will be sitting patiently in the front row, waiting your return.............. 2
TJTX Posted October 29, 2019 Author Posted October 29, 2019 Happily my -3 has arrived and along with it some very promising information from Jeff. He has made a wonderful contact inside Forset Protection (the head AME!) who has more than helped a little with incredible information and photos. Because he has gone WAY out of his way to help here I am switching this build over to a FPL bird. Pretty much the same paint scheme without the Conair name. That will also help with creating the paint mask. I am working on a Tamiya F-6D right now but this build will officially get going in December. The juices are flowing!!! 2
Jeff Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 This is SO much FUN to be able to offer some information and details to what i KNOW will be an awesome build ..... 1
DocRob Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 12:58 AM, TJTX said: I will build a few builds for myself, no wips or notes on accuracy, etc.... I'll post the finished builds in the completed section in time. Now that's interesting, at least to me. All my builds I build for myself and some are more documented through a WIP than others. The main drive to build was my own interest into a subject though. Even on a GB, I would only participate if there is a fitting match to my building desires. It's great to learn how different we all are. This makes our hobby shine in more dimensions and gives insights into your minds and raises temptations sometimes. Cheers Rob 2
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