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Radio Support Structure: Made up of Evergreen stock. Be careful with the dimensions,location of the support and how the radio set sits in it to prevent interference with other structures. The tank has been removed for clarity. Geoff

The radio set support structure and radio set needed to be fabricated. Dont get faked out. The radio set support resides almost on top of the fuselage fuel tank. So much so, it looks like it's attached to the top of the tank. This would be incorrect and should be done as a separate piece. These shots show the support and set installed temporarily with the tank in place. On the next page is a shot of the support with the tank not installed. Also visible is the fuel filler line which comes from the upper port side of the fuselage just under the canopy. In the lower right corner (of the pic) is the beginning of the fuselage tank fuel guage. Geoff

There are several issues to be delt with in the nose other than shape. Without the engine installed, the nose becomes a "see thru" affair. These holes need to be closed. The side inlets are easily covered and the openings for the exhaust shrouds are another easy fix. The ram air tunnel for the carb air chin inlet is the biggest problem. This too needs to be at least simulated and it cant just be blocked off. A small tunnel was added in order to make it look close to real shouls someone decide to look down there. I didnt fool with this very much. I just went with whatever the plastic and position would allow me to do. What it looks like internally isn't important. Geoff

Progress is slow but continuous. Bringing this old girl up to current standards takes alot of work.

Chris, Im the first to admit I know nothing about Luft Birds, but I know a good looking model when I see one. Beautiful job on your Stuka. The detail and finish are superb. Very well done. Geoff

Lee, Really a great piece of modelling you have going there. What you're doing isnt easy and requires great skill and patience. Qualities you seems to have enough of. Keep up the good work. Geoff

anything is possible...

Ive never seen Mr. Surfacer here in the states. Anyone know where I can get some. Ild like to try it Geoff

Chris, Everything thus far looks terrific. Keep up the great work. I Could use your wiring expertise on the Mustang. Geoff

The Spit ranks right up there with the 51, it's a beautiful ship. 1/24 is a bit big for my blood but a Spit on the book case would look nice. Keep up the good work. No doubt I'll be using it as a reference in the future. Geoff

Ango, when do we get to see more pics?

Ango, Took your advice and visited a local printer. He gave me a sheet of aluminum. Ill have to get busy playing with it. It does however have a green finish on the surface. Ever seen this? Guess I'll have to sand it off? Does the aluminum sheet you spoke of have this? Geoff

Derek, I'll try to get them done today. Standby one... Geoff

ango, Thanks for sharing. The idea sounds terrific. Im off to the printer. Geoff PS, Really really like that engine...superlative

Cezanne, Dont give up on the Hasegawa kit. It isnt difficult to convert it to a "B" model. Ever think of converting one? There arent many, if any "B" mods around. Other than the one I did, Ive never seen another. Geoff

Thanks Brian, There are many here who do the same or better work but your compliment is still quite nice...now if I can just get better at this pictue taking thing... Geoff

Hi Jim, Thank you for your kind words. As of this moment, all the parts are completed for the radiator assembly but have yet to be painted and fixed permanently in place. There are some pics on one of the earlier pages in this thread of the radiator construction. It's just a box with a piece of PE brass from K&E Engineering. The hardest part was the intercooler door. It had to be built up from eight different pieces to get the proper shape. Again, thank you for your interest...it's much enjoyed and appreciated. Geoff

Cees, A major piece of modelling with remarkable results. Your detail is exquisite. i look forward to more progress shots. Geoff

rad, Your work continues to amaze me. Simply exceptional. BTW...what is Mr. Surfacer?

Yo're making this very tempting...

Ango, Have just finished looking at all your posts. I really like what you have done in aluminum with the seat and armor plate. Superlative job! You must share the technique. Be well, Geoff

Ango, Looks like your chewing just fine old boy. Very very nice detailing job on everything thus far. Please keep posting. Geoff

Derek, On page 51 of North American F-51 Mustangs In latin American Airforce Service, Dienst & Hagedorn, Aerofax Datagraph 1, aerofax Inc. 1985 are two very clear pics of the bar you are asking about. I have no way to scan them readily at hand. If you can't find the publication, write and I'll try to get the page scanned for you and post the pic. Geoff

Greetings all, Ango: Thanks for the kind words. Believe me, I make alot of mistakes. As far as the vacforming thing; I have an old Mattel Vac-u-Form toy that I purchased many years ago (>20 yrs.). It has lasted to this day. It's a great way to replicate things. Several years back I had to build a larger one to manufacture a new canopy assembly for a 1/32 F-16 A I converted to a B. It has quite a bit more capacity (size wise) than the Mattel, but its size uses up alot of plastic quickly and mistakes become expensive. Having said all this, thanks again and as things progress I'll keep posting. Best wishes, Geoff Chris, Thank you to you as well for your kind words. I work hard at producing something as realistic as possible. Im sure you have the same ethic. But, again I thankyou. I hope all is well, Geoff

The back end with the door in place and new tail wheel assembly.