BGB Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hello Mal, Top Noch!!! Cheers Boris Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looking great on that motor Mal. Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Thanks all for them kimd words. Now rest eyes...adjustements later on them washes...the engine wont be to clean and new and wont be to dirty and worn...just between...that is in use..some grease and oilgunk its a must...got a picture in my head... /Mal Edited May 14, 2015 by Mal_Belford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Mal, that engine is really tasty. I mean, that looks good enough to eat! Keep it up! Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks Ringleheim for them kind words...yes it looks something delicat on michelin star resturant lol... Now im getting closer for the cowling flaps.....ive swn it in fuselage camo color, natural, green, but ive ran in to a pic but cant find it it ia in salmon red oxide....need confirmation that they exist..im not shure..if so im in for oxide red on them..... Please fill in. /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 You really do have the Midas touch, Mal! Kev Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 What are the "clips" on the electrical lines? Surely not metal? Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Oooooooh….. Engine Porn. I LOVE it!! david tomv87, 109 and Mal_Belford 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 What are the "clips" on the electrical lines? Surely not metal? Those are isolation from wlectric wire taken from a VGA cable. /Mal Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooesboy Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Your engine looks fantastic Mal! In fact it is hard to believe that it is made out of plastic. Mal_Belford and tomv87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks David. Them pictures are interesting indeed, im in for that...also yes ill take that in notice...Black training codes, i noted them insignias on the traine are on both wingtips . Someone explain. /Mal Perhaps not an explanation, more of an observation: By around the May 1943 time frame the Navy decided to dispense with national insignia in four positions. I base this on rollout pictures of the 1st Goodyear FG-1, which was too late to be painted in the earlier scheme of Blue Gray and Light Gray (as seen on Vought and Brewster Corsairs). It clearly had insignia in only 2 positions on the wing; port upper, and starboard underside. For some reason Goodyear positioned the national insignia further forward on the fuselage than Vought. Not sure why. Black training codes are more of the exception to the rule, but i have seen VF-17 Corsairs with them. I like black codes mainly because you never see anyone else do them. Just my 2 Kroners... d-shock Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv87 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Tom. As primer i used Tamiya X1 Gloss black, as a base for Alclad, traditional Primer is not neccecary for this i Think, but matter of taste, i hardly never prime cockpits, Engines and so on since want to keep details IF the fit is perfect and tight and nice and no flaws, but it depends on what work and so on, if alot of scratching with plastic card then yes i go for primer... the fishing line Classic single nylon, eas of use for this Project since it need to be moved/bend alot and thu holes and all that Before final Place. /Mal Thanks for the tip! I was just wondering how well the paint adheres to that monofilament. I am building an A6M2 (like the one you just built) and I used lead wire for my wiring. Since I don't like to use enamels anymore (due to the long drying times), I laid on a coat of Mr. Surfacer 500 by brush first, because I plan to use Vallejo acrylics to paint those wires. I figured it would help the paint stick better. Excellent work! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Tom. I painted them ignition wires with Tamiya own brew and few drop of retarder and a drop or teo of isop in it...so it dont lumps up cause drying to fast and get thick. Also got sick...no build...40c for the moment.....hopefully tomorrow...so damm booring...lol havibg fewer like this is a weird feeling of being drunk but not... /Mal Edited May 15, 2015 by Mal_Belford tomv87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv87 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Mal-- That's the same technique I use when brush painting with both Tamiya and Mr. Color. I use that Mr. Color Leveling Thinner, and man, those Tamiya paints spray real nice with that stuff! Thanks and get well soon! I enjoy following your builds; you have given me great inspiration! Tom Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang JBB Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 In one of your pictures there is a big can of "Premium Lighter Fluis". What do you use that for? Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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