KA-GO by fine molds

[ij001]

Well that just took an unexpected turn...

Ian.

 

[phantom II]

So why are you scratch building the engine, can it be seen under the cowl?

Well, call me crazy if you must . This is a Storch but the intake/engine are similar.

A black hole strikes me as out of sort :hmmm

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Well that just took an unexpected turn...

Ian.

Surely you jest sir ! Me , an unexpected turn ? ? ?

Why would you even expect me to turn at all ?

Cheers, Christian

 

[moon puppy]

So why are you scratch building the engine, can it be seen under the cowl?

Well, call me crazy if you must . This is a Storch but the intake/engine are similar.

A black hole strikes me as out of sort :hmmm

Cheers, Christian B)

I just call you Chris, pretty visible I'd say.

 

[Swordsman]

Nice job on the power plant Christian ...... great progress .....

 

[phantom II]

Thanks guys for looking in . :drinks

Gonna be out of town again for the next couple of days ( not vacation ).

Maybe more progress mid week ?

Cheers, Christian

 

[matrixone]

Nice work on building the engine detail.


Matrixone

 

[phantom II]

Nice work on building the engine detail.


Matrixone

Thanks Matrix . It was actually fun and actually not that difficult .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

After a fun weekend in the Raleigh, NC area

http://www.carolinatigerrescue.org/

http://www.machupicchuperuviancuisine.com/index.html

http://www.hayeshobby.com/


I am back at the bench.

Nothing Earth shaking but I did figure out how to install the engine .

After some thinking, I decided that it would be best to attach it to the front cowl but I had to figure a way to keep everything properly align

It was then reinforced with a half piece of tubing to ensure it would stay put

Finally , it had to be shortened to a 6 cylinder in order for it to fit . Oh well, I expected that , so if a judge should figure this out there might be consequences

So, tonight it'll be time to make some exhaust pipes and close it up

Thanks for looking . Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks good, Chris. :drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Fayetteville is not in the Raleigh area...well I guess relatively.

Looks good Chris

 

[phantom II]

Fayetteville is not in the Raleigh area...well I guess relatively.

Looks good Chris

Thanks Bob ....As you can see, the plot is still developing


Ok, you got me there :idonno I was just trying to keep the explanations brief for those not living here :frantic

I don't live in Charlotte either but the distance is similar although the traffic was much better :snoopy

 

[Rhino]

Very cool build! what a pretty little thing it is! If a female pilot, from Illinois took command, would it become, perhaps, a She-Ka-GO?
For the record, ALL Ice is BAD! I should know! :drunk

 

[phantom II]

Very cool build! what a pretty little thing it is! If a female pilot, from Illinois took command, would it become, perhaps, a She-Ka-GO?
For the record, ALL Ice is BAD! I should know! :drunk

Perhaps Chick-KA-Go :S Don't know ....Always had a hard time keeping up with all those immigrants :hmmm

Thanks for looking in Chris . This is proving to be more fun than I had anticipated.....and all because we went to Marietta , GA .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Looks good, Chris. :drinks

Thanks for looking in Mike . I think I can manage a fan base of errr ? Two

 

[Sherman 18]

Beautiful work!

 

[phantom II]

Thanks Sherm . i doubt it will look as good attractive as that pick up though :coolio

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[sharkman]

Beautiful work Christian,

that engine makes a world of difference!

 

[phantom II]

Beautiful work Christian,

that engine makes a world of difference!

Thanks warren. I thought it would be a good addition.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Hello all . Did not get as far as I thought I might . Wedding, car show and Mother's day tomorrow :frantic

What's a modeller to do ?

Anyhow I did some progress , although it wasn't the walk in the park I had hoped for .
None of these pieces fit except by force or other means . Namely grinding down to fit . So much for the brand name

The nose cowl as well as the tail cone had to be ground to a fit.

The fit of the tail plane and the twin rudders were also hectic and required filler.

Thanks for looking. As a bonus to you gear heads I will post pictures of some Americana under a different forum.

Cheers, Christian B)