fastzx Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Chris not to rain on your parade BUT I was a technical Illustrator for GE j-79 turbojet for over 8 years. The GE J-79 is an awsome engine and has been used in tons of early 2nd generation jets. Jet engines have 3 main part to them the compressor, cumbustor, and the tubine sections also known as the "suck" "bang" and "blow" sections. Not that anyone else would notice BUT each alternating blade sesection of the Compressor section at the front of the engine has what they call "stator vanes" meaning only alternating rows of blades turn while every other section of blades or vanes is angled slighty differently and remain "stationary" hence "stator vanes". This causes the air to get compressed and reach high temperatures before fuel is introduced into the process. Sorry but thought YOU should know (no one else looking will care) they will be in awe of your modeling skills. otherwise great ides and a super job on the detail work. (sorry just a VERY nitpicky thing to tell you) only trying to give a little back to the hobby. Jon LSP fastzx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Sorry Chris THat is amazing work if i forgot to mention it in the crappy technical email above Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris/Germany Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Your welcome, Jon/fastzx, but again: the engine cutaway is only a very "rough" model of the real J-79 and more for the "effect" of havin a turning compressor section than for having an accurate scale turbine-model. Although I put a lot of work in this thing the main point will be to have a nice jet-cutaway model with some ( not all) technical details visible. And the main thing is:.............I want to be finished some day! again, your comment is welcome, always curious to learn new technical facts ( did I mention that I´m a tec-nutter? ) Hey Maverick, tell you what?............ok: 40 % turpentine, 20% decal-softener, 20% Future ( german äquivalent), 10% 2K-Epoxy-glue, 10% Jamaika rum and a tiny drop ( only a drop!) of super glue..............mix it and serve it ice cold.................and you´ll get visions.............and ideas..............MAd IDEAS CHEEERS! Chris "the ripper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris/Germany Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hy lads, short update of last weeks work: aft-fuselage framing on starboard side done ( man, this beast has a skeleton :angry: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris/Germany Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 turned out into a bit of a challenge to get the fuselage shape right, here a view from backside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris/Germany Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 view from the inside.............a bit of wiring and plumbing has to be done before the J-79 is inserted, next step will be priming starboard half, then inserting turbine and do additional detailing. daveoh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris/Germany Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 testfit of powerplant. enjoy Chris "the ripper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro32 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Looks awful..... Chris, I don't know what your final theme will be, but it reminds me of the promotional cutaway models I remember seeing when I was a kid, for my father was an aerospace engineer, and during open house these desktop or larger cutaway models would be brought out for display. They were usually done with minimal surface detail, glossy paint, and simple markings. Might be something to consider for what you're doing! Keep up the good work! I think this is going to be your best so far! Best regards, Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 poor Phantom! ohh man Chris, I wish I had your time and skills too of course.... fantastic work.... no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 BTW here is some pics inside of the belly and J79-17.... the F-4 version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris/Germany Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 Ahh..........Thanx mate ...........the colour photo is exactly what I need next...........great.. cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Menelaos Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 .... no problemo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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