Ryan Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hello all, OK my 1st in-progress build here, I just love the ZM concept and of course the kits! Here are a few shots of the engine dry fitted onto the frame. Sorry for the cell phone pic, I'll shoot more on a proper background. Parts of the model have been shot with primer to check seams etc....so it looks a little messy! Other than following kit directions I haven't added anything yet, but I did drill out the bolt holes on the upper frame. ZM 2 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr ZM 3 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr ZM 1 by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Ryan Paramedic, Iain and D Bellis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking forward to this one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ryan Great start on the Z< Mustang. I'll be following with heightened interest as I've built three of the Tamiya 'Stangs and have been eying the ZM kit. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looks like a great start--thanks for sharing! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 "Great start on the Z< Mustang. I'll be following with heightened interest as I've built three of the Tamiya 'Stangs and have been eying the ZM kit. Keep 'em coming" Thanks, I have never seen the Tamiya Mustang up close, need to add it to the stash! Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Nice start.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I have both the ZM and Tamiya, not so much as opened either. Lookin forward to a ZM build as I have seen a couple of Tamiya's built. watch'in you jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Nice-looking assembly. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice work! Is it just me though, or does the engine look a little undersized? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice work! Is it just me though, or does the engine look a little undersized? Kev Hi Kevin and thanks all. It looks ok to me, the oil tank is not in yet at the firewall. Maybe that's what's off? Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger16 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice start. I will be following this build, this may push me over the hump to purchase a zm p-51. I'm looking forward to more progress pics Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Evening builders, Here are some shots of the wing and cockpit floor just taped together. Also note the radiator plumbing, each pipe end fits into the engine at certain coupling points....genius. The piping is very nice but I need to add the rubber hoses and connectors at each bend etc. since they are missing from the molding. image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Ryan Paramedic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 One of the last engine parts is the breather tubes up top. Like some other piping in the kit, it's in pieces. After cleaning up the parts they were loosely fitted into place while the glue set up to make sure I could hit the attachment points on the block and engine bearers. Credit to the ZM engineers it all fit just fine. I hate working in black plastic....it looks so bad until it's painted! image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ryan Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Amazing! Hats off to Z-M for creating the experience of building the aircraft inside and out. Cheers, Tom Wurzacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ryan Nice progress on the Mustang. I'm finding very interesting comparing ZM's approach to the piping for the Merlin as compared to Tamiya's. Seems to be plus and minuses for each method. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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