miamiangler Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 This will be my first Wing nut Wings kit . I can say looking at the plastic parts and the instruction book it`s a real gem of a kit . The aircraft I will be doing has the Mercedes DIIIau.200hp engine. The top covers are not used so much more engine will be exposed. I have started to detail the engine adding wires for the spark plugs and some plumbing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Willie Nice choice of markings ... looking forward to the build. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks Peter , I have been working on the engine off and on for a week . Having the kits on my work table for awhile I just couldn't wait anymore .I had to start something new . I was hoping to get the Arado196 done this year but that wont happen now . I`ll be posting Photos of what I have done so far on the Mercedes engine .My wife is in Poland visiting her son and I ordered resin parts for the engine . www.TaurusModels.pl Mr.Lucksz Laskowski make some interesting things for WW1 Aircraft in 1/48th &1/32nd . When my wife returns on the 8th of Jan .I can post a review of the resin parts which should make the engine look killer! Willi Edited December 30, 2012 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 very interesting. WWI is not my subgect but i am begining to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nice choice, good luck with it. I look forward to following along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks Ron and misha71; Here`s some photo`s of what I have done so far on the engine .There`s still things I have to make from plastic rod and PE parts .I hope to get a few more things done tomorrow. Willi Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Interesting choice of color scheme, Willi, and the engine is coming along nicely! Â Can't wait to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Willie Brilliant start on your Fokker Daimler-Mercedes engine. The detailing looks just superb. I'm taking notes every step of the way, as my Fokker is also now on the bench and I'm just working on the seat right now. Thanks for the link for the Taurus AM parts. Still curious how you were able to copy and post the WNW drawing. I tried and just couldn't do it. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Still curious how you were able to copy and post the WNW drawing. I tried and just couldn't do it. Keep 'em coming Peter  Screen capture no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Very nice indeed ... the engine's going to be a sweetie and a great choice of colour scheme. Â Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks guy`s  I just started to add the decals and getting the energy to work on the model today .Too much partying last nite .Happy New Year to all !  I just got lucky with getting the WNW photo on screen ,copy and paste I think ?  Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks Willie Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Today`s small update: I cut the sparkplug wires to size and punched small disks of foil and added the disks to the wire as connectors to the sparkplugs. I added 6 nuts to the engine on the right side as in the photo`s I found online .The nuts I used are from Vectorcut.com . I am not sure if the number is correct but looks nice on the engine . There`s still lots to add but today is a lazy day and I`m taking my time on this engine . Here` the link`s I have been using. www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519353 www.williammaloney.com/Aviation/BromeCountyMuseum/index.htm Edited January 1, 2013 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Willie Terrific progress on the Mercedes. Ignition harness looks spot on. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 That looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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