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[Swordsman]

Nice Job on that painting Chris ... sorry about the Ju stuff ... I had a brain :stinker ... thought this was under the show us your Junk thread ... Carry on I corrected Myself ... must not type before coffee kicks in ...

 

[phantom II]

I did manage to get the wheel well detail today . Not all bad

On to the cockpit tomorrow.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

 

[jknaus]

How come its black now?
James

 

[phantom II]

How come its black now?
James

It's not black but the dark sea blue that Grumman repainted the birds before they were handed over to the French.
I think the original color was the zinc green , so eventually I hope for some chipping back to the primmer.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[jknaus]

Oh cool. I didnt know they did that. Well still watching with interest
James

 

[lupanzer]

Really good Chris!

Luiz.

 

[sharkman]

Watchin' too!

 

[phantom II]

Thanks James , Luiz and Warren for following along .

I was working on this today as we were messaging back and forth about thin wire availability .

Got half the wires glued in and while I wait on the cure. I thought I would share the picture.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[lupanzer]

...

luiz

 

[helios]

I keep seeing you guys wiring these engines, and it's making it very tempting to try it on the Dauntless.

Looking forward to following this.

 

[phantom II]

I've been doing it for years and most radials really cry out for wires .

Finding proper wire has been problematic over the years but I Think I have finally got it .

Good tiny drill bits and a good dose of patience is needed . Probably spare bits if you build 1/72 .

Not as tough in 1/48 and larger.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[SA Dave]

ag dammit I just love this engine I seriously going to go find some old wire upstairs in the attic of doom.

 

[phantom II]

For those of you contemplating this, I want to let you know that it's a laborious and tedious prcess.

You need wire that bends easily .

Lots of wires for multiple row radials :S

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[lupanzer]

!

Luiz

 

[SA Dave]

Yes but it looks soooooooo good

 

[phantom II]

Well wiring done . Some washes and a flat coat latter and it's ready to go in the airframe.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks good, like a new haircut.

 

[SA Dave]

Jummy

 

[ij001]

Watching & enjoying.

Ian.