bsarnoffca Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 These are shots of an Hispano Suiza 12Y49 engine created from the MDC DB 605 kit that I'm going to install in the Azur model. Just about all the MDC parts were used in creating the engine....my appoligies to Vincent for altering his masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 Sorry. I don't know why that appeared twice. Another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 One more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustave venelt Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hey, that looks great! Are all engine panels going to be left open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Thanks for the reply. Yes, one side will be open with the panels off and the other side covered. I am finishing the engine, cradle and the interior and I will post more pictures. I have to admit I copied the weathering and added detail from your interior photos. I see you chose not to do the "lantern" gunsight. The D520 used both sights, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LSP_Jay L Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Sweet work on that engine bsarnoffca. I was about to ask the same question as Gustave and I am glad you will be leaving an access panel open. Wow eh? two D.520's at once. It is a bit like a mini group build! This should be quite good as the two models look incredible so far! Cheers mate, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Jay, Thanks for your comments. The engine isn't exact and not all of it will be visible but it should give the feel of the Hispano Suiza. I'm looking forward to see what else Gustave will cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Jay, on the topic of engines yours is a beaut. I'm starting a Hawk 75 after the D520 so your engine pics will make a great reference for the P&W R-1830. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustave venelt Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Bsarnoffca, Yes, I've read some where that 2 different models existed. I'm going with the "lantern", I just haven't put the ""lantern"" part in place. Since I scratch built the base of the sight I can't get that awfully( but beautiful) tiny thing to sit properly . Would it be alright if I post some pics of the "other" gunsight here?). I'd definetly like to cast your engine, but I'm afraid my experience in molding has not yet extended to 2 half molds.....unless... I'm not totally sure about this, but it seems the D.520 had a bit of "diedre"(? wing angle to the fuselage?) but after test fitting, the wings stuck to the table top. 0° angle. Were you thinking of fixing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 I'm not aware of the wing angle but now that I look at my reference material it seems there is one. I'm not that far so let me know what you do. Hmmm...casting the engine is interesting. I assume it would be difficult but casting detail I've seen from MDC and Metror it could probably be done. This one is about to go into the model but if you decide to give it a try I will build another for you. It would be a nice accessory to offer the club members. Here is the lantern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Here is the Baille-Lemaire. You might have a better photo of this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustave venelt Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 good evening Bsarnoffca, We seem to have the same book...the 2 lower pics on page 77, I think they are not lanterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustave venelt Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 For the engine, maybe it could be cast in several parts. The engine body in one mold, other bits and pieces casted seperately? I like the idea! Maybe we can trade an engine against a rudder (Although I'm concious the engine must require much more work than my rudder!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 It's a great book isn't it? Yes, the bottom photo is the "other" gunsight. I will do the lantern for mine as well. The engine took quite a while to build though more time was spent planning than building, I think the second time it would go much faster. The interior, engine cradle and engine detail are complete so I will post more pictures soon. have you decided on a particular aircraft/paint scheme yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustave venelt Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I'm looking forward to see them....it really is a very nice piece of work, in its position it must be even better. I am planning to do Lt. G. Valentin's aircraft n°242 "V" of 3 GC ll/7 (nothing to do with our initials being the same). I love the wave like pattern of the camouflage on the rear end. The aircraft was abandoned close to my city, the reason a mystery (different versions of the story exist). Also, there are a couple of "good" pics of the plane.... And you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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