Guest Peterpools Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oliver Incredible wor.k Simply outstanding. :clap2: Keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I think the cart itself is a stand alone piece of art,let alone with the power plant on top of it! Some tie down straps would look pretty cool. I assume you mean the yellow nylon ones with the come alongs attached? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I think the cart itself is a stand alone piece of art,let alone with the power plant on top of it! Some tie down straps would look pretty cool. I assume you mean the yellow nylon ones with the come alongs attached? J Hi J Yes yellow straps. working on that this morning Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oh yea, this is SO mundane !!...........NOT ! Oliver, you are an artist, my friend !..............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 All done. Thanks Harv. shepard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very cool Oliver! The straps turned out great! All the best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Oliver, I can't say more than what has already been said. So, all I can do is top my hat to you sir. Bravo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The straps are rockin!! If I may make a tiny suggestion though,they look a little like they need to be cinched up to take some of the slack out? They don't fool the eye as perfectly as the cart and engine do. I would hate to see that effect spoiled after you did such a steller job on the cart and engine? The straps look brilliantly made,just too loose. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 straps add a nice splash of color and interest Oliver! I agree with Jerry though, a little cinchin' down would make em look more...err..correct? Even as is the look is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Oliver Nice touch with the straps, as it adds another wonderful dimension to the engine cart and diorama. Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejk Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I am really impressed with this build, it all looks excellent. I am just not sure about the straps though. Would you really put straps around relatively fragile components such as hoses, pipes and couplings? I would have expected dedicated fixation provisions in the cart. I have worked with the P&W F-100 engine, that came with dedicated carts that supported the engine on it's mounting points. There is also something strange I have noticed in the battery cart. The batteries are on an extended slide. However, they won't slide back in because the wires and battery clamp will clash with the top of the cart. In other words, it looks as if the drawer sits too high. Cheers, Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elboogie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 In my opinion, and I would be considered a Newbie to modelling aircraft, and I have never done a Helicopter. But in my opinion this is the best scratch building that I have ever seen on a model. I can see why it is taking you so long. Your attention to details and the fact that you are doing most of the scratch building in brass has to be the best scratch building that I have ever seen. I am a newbie and I am about to start my first plane and a lot of details that I am including need to be scratch built. I was reading the WIP build yesterday and I was amazed. I hope that my scratch building turns out ok but your WIP thread is absolutely amazing. I know that you have heard that thoughout this thread but it really is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I am really impressed with this build, it all looks excellent. I am just not sure about the straps though. Would you really put straps around relatively fragile components such as hoses, pipes and couplings? I would have expected dedicated fixation provisions in the cart. I have worked with the P&W F-100 engine, that came with dedicated carts that supported the engine on it's mounting points. There is also something strange I have noticed in the battery cart. The batteries are on an extended slide. However, they won't slide back in because the wires and battery clamp will clash with the top of the cart. In other words, it looks as if the drawer sits too high. Cheers, Erik Erik I heard what u said about the engine and its mounts but this is by far not accurate and I am aware of if. I usually build more for the visual side of things. As far as the battery cart goes.....well same deal just for looks. I am sure many people working in the aircraft field would have plenty to say about my build and the lack of realism . In any case I do appreciate the time u took to write and point out the missing details. oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Four years on and all you've done is an engine and base?? What have you been doing all this time? I'll tell you what .... the best scratch building master class out there. Superb skills, superb topic, outstanding results. I love your work, it's just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thanks...started back in 08. Glad to hear u like it. Pushing to finish sometime this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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