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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 1, 2020 19:02:30 GMT -6
Well it has been a while hasnt it....... Been so focused on the Spitfire I finally decided I needed a change of scenery.  1/32 Trumpeter F4U-1D. This will also be a cut away but I now have an issue. I need to build my references. For now I have begun on the engine. Lets see how she goes.   Here we go. Joe |
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Post by tojo72 on Oct 1, 2020 19:09:38 GMT -6
Welcome back,looking forward to this
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 1, 2020 19:16:40 GMT -6
Good to see you in there Joe. I will definitely follow this one.  |
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Post by JCON on Oct 1, 2020 22:41:15 GMT -6
You know I'm watching brother Joe!!!
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Post by MARCO on Oct 2, 2020 5:05:47 GMT -6
I'm in to see this big bird!
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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 3, 2020 10:53:42 GMT -6
Thanks all for following.
Joe
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Post by JED on Oct 6, 2020 12:35:14 GMT -6
I'm in Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 20, 2020 19:26:03 GMT -6
Thanks all. Now for the business at hand. A short update on the 1/32 Trumpeter F4U-1D. Much of my build time has been spent trying to get the structures ready. The kit has zero detail for a firewall. There is minimal in the cockpit, much of it wrong. As with a majority of kits there is nothing to the rear past the cockpit.     Referring to photos from a Google search as well as photos the folks at the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport and the Vought Museum have allowed me to save, work progressed slowly. The engine and bay detail will have to be scratched. First up is to fashion an engine mount, no picture, sorry. This is to allow me to position the engine and other detail. Detail work has also begun on detailing the engine. Also playing with where to make the cuts.   Please, all comments, critiques, and criticism are requested. Joe |
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Post by JCON on Oct 20, 2020 20:44:42 GMT -6
Nice start Joe...
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Post by RLFoster on Oct 21, 2020 3:30:35 GMT -6
Outstanding, Joe!  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 21, 2020 9:30:44 GMT -6
Joe, do you build jigs to help make fuselage structure?
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Post by JED on Oct 21, 2020 11:21:40 GMT -6
Great start Joe
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Post by Dukemaddog on Oct 21, 2020 12:47:51 GMT -6
Joe, it's been too long! I've missed you man! Glad to see you back at the bench!
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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 24, 2020 22:35:14 GMT -6
Thank you all. Bruce yes and no. I will draw out the structure at times. Sometimes I will cut something at the right size to make sure stringers or frames are the right distance.
Now for a bit of an update.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 24, 2020 22:39:00 GMT -6
Just a short update. This again is the 1/32 Trumpeter F4U-1D. Progress to show. Spent some time roughing in the exhausts. Still much cleanup to do. The toughest part was trying to mock it all up.     I also did more to the engine mount. More to do there as well.   All comments, critiques, and criticism are requested. Joe |
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Post by JCON on Oct 24, 2020 22:40:36 GMT -6
That looks very cool!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 25, 2020 9:58:54 GMT -6
Exhaust work looks like it was exhausting! (Hat and coat, I know.)
It's looking very nice, Joe!
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Post by JED on Oct 27, 2020 13:32:45 GMT -6
An awfull lot going on,good stuff
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 27, 2020 14:57:11 GMT -6
Some fantastic detail work. Amazing!
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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 29, 2020 11:28:09 GMT -6
Thank you all for the kindness.
Joe
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