Bil Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) New to the forum and I've been away from modeling for about 25 years, so please be gentle. My background is in 3D computer modeling, and I build highly detailed engineering models for the US military (primarily the US Navy), including diesel and turbine engines, ship's boilers, etc. This example is of an LHD Boiler, every detail is represented in these models: I knew that for my first subject i wanted to scratch-build, as the research required is right up my alley... unfortunately with such a long distance between now and the last time I modeled my skills are very rusty.. and I was attempting something that I had never tried before: building with metal, using a vacuum form machine, 3D printing of parts, etc. I hope this thread will not bore you. This will be a slow build, and I will be learning as I go, so it might take a while to complete. As for the PT-17, I have access to all of the engineer drawings through the Air Corps Library, which I encourage you to check out if you are unfamiliar with it, also I live in Virginia Beach and am within 30 minutes of the Military Aviation Museum which has many flying examples of WW1 (all reproductions) and WW2 aircraft (many originals in flying condition), and of course they have a Stearman (an Navy N2S which is nearly identical to the Army's Pt-17).. which will simplify my research. As I said I am learning as I go, and so far have only completed one assembly, and it still requires some additional details... the rudder and vertical stab, shown below.. I will go into more detail on it and the other assemblies that are under construction in future posts. Thank you for your attention, and I am so glad I found this forum. Bil Rudder and Vertical Stab - aluminum, brass, and yes, plastic: Edited October 28, 2017 by Bil GunnarO, easixpedro, Jolly Roger and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hi Bill, I took a 35 year break... Your tail framing looks excellent! Gaz Bil and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Welcome aboard, Bil! This looks like it will be a terrific project to follow. Kev Bil and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 welcome aboard Bil, looking very very interesting and promising, great entry!!! Jack OldTroll, Bil and williamj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Welcome aboard, Bil! This looks like it will be a terrific project to follow. Kev I'll second both comments! williamj and Bil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaszhajzler Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi Bil again, now in your thread. Very interesting start, I will wait for updates with curiosity. This link to the library will be very useful for me, thanks. Regards Tomasz Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Have a feeling >you< will be showing us a thing or two Bill Can't wait. P.S. A great choice, the P-17,for your project. Edited October 29, 2017 by williamj Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Great start and subject Bill! I think you'll fit right in here...... Craig Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Great choice of subject, and great start ! Taking a seat and Hubert Edited October 29, 2017 by MostlyRacers Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Wow! Nice subject and great progress so far! I'll be following this for sure. Juraj Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Sounds like fun! Looks great so far, ill come along for the ride Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradleygolding Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 We need more Stearman builds. Excellent! Steve Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Welcome and looking forward to seeing this on come together Torben Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Welcome to the forums. I look forward to following along as the build progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 hi and welcome, this is the perfect place for you. May I recommend you check out some of the scratchbuilt aircraft that others have made, such as Peter Castle's 1/18 Spitfire. Many of the techniques would be relevant for your build. Here's his Spit build - a long read but well worth it: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=61418&hl=+118%20+spitfire&page=1 Bil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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