dodgem37 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Mostly together now. I slipped the shrink tube over the solder inserted into the header. The pipework is the breather tube. I tried my hand at some oil slip streaming. Not so much. I ended up taking Chucks' sound advise, no coolant pipe tie-in to firewall. Other side. Sure looks grungy. Thank you for looking, liking, and your very supportive comments. Sincerely, Mark LSP_Kevin, chuck540z3, KiwiZac and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 This is looking magnificent Mark! I will be attempting to replicate the weathering you've done on your bottom wings onto my Airfix Mustang; truly inspiring work! dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 OOOK Mark, after you posted few pictures of the real engine, it is time to show us your model Spectacular work ! I run out of pictures of IDF Mustangs, so here is one speechless cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Mark, that engine and engine compartment look EXCELLENT! Weathering and staining look terrific too. You're getting near the finish line! Cheers, Chuck dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Beautiful work! I love your weathering and the engine looks great too. dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Awesomeness of the highest order Dr. Mark! Incredible detail. She's almost done eh? Cheers, Wolf Edited November 11, 2017 by Wolf Buddee dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Just a thing of beauty, nearly there and looking amazing. Regards. Andy dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granger Davis Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 This is truly a work of art! dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 American Packard Merlins didn't leak oil..only British built Merlins leak oil 😆 dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Wow... Kev dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Thank you, one and all. I really appreciate your compliments. Bjorn, You'll be sorreee! Just kidding. I thank you for considering what I've done as thought for emulation. This whole painting business has been a real exercise in patience. Until I started painting this model I had no idea that a model required so much detail painting to look effective. But then, it's only the fourth airplane I'll have finished as an adult. The other three didn't have nearly the detail this has, or the considerations. Martin, you're so funny. This is the first engine I've ever painted. It has taken a lot of research, as much as any scratch built component, to come to what it is now. Part of the research problem for me was finding photographs of dirty Mustang engines. All of the Mustang engine photos I found were of restored aircraft. I had to use a diesel engine and compartment as a reference. Then figure out colors and their application. Having never done anything like this, and I mean everything, not just the engine, I had/have no idea how what I had/have in mind would look like in the end. I'm just trying to do the best I can and not mess it up. Especially being so close to the end. Thank you, Chuck. I just tried to apply as thin a layer of oil paint as I could. At times I had to go over what I had done multiple times, the wash was so thin. I just tried to make it as transparent as I could. Thank you, Thunnus. Thank you, Wolf. I can hardly believe that I see a light at the end of this tunnel I'm so glad to be at this point. I'm taking it slow now so I don't miss anything, which I feel would be easy to do with what I perceive to be so many details to consider. Thank you very much, Andy. Still things to do, of course. Besides the tie-in to the fire wall, and reworking and installing the propeller, I've decided to remove the painted tape I've been using as (rubber tube) fasteners and replace them with strips of silver decal. Thank you, Granger. Hamfists, I didn't know that! Thank you, Kevin. Again, many thanks for your wonderful comments and continued support. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark sandokan and Sparzanza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Brilliant Mark, just beautiful! I still reckon your landing gear bays are the best I've ever seen. The painting and weathering is coming along nicely too Craig dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I've only just discovered this thread and have spent most of the day reading it and admiring your work, Mark. It's fascinating to see your progress and immensely helpful to read your explanations of what makes up various components. Beautiful work. Just beautiful. Shaka HI and dodgem37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Such fantastic work. I noticed this thread was started early 2012! I had no idea this kit was this old. I received this kit as BD present from a GF and realized that I haven't open the box for at least 4 years now! Perhaps, I should. (This kit re-kindled my interest in the hobby.) dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Brilliant work, so far! dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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