MikeC Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 59 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: From what I read on Wiki, that's about it for the major differences. I'm sure there was some internal structure differences to support different engines. But I can see the aftermarket opening up with resin parts for engines, props, spinners, cowls, wheel pants, upper wing mods, decals. If priced right, I might wind up with more of these than my Phantoms or F-16 stash. Many thanks. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great news and not before time! I can see some coming into my stash at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm very content with my lovely Silver Wings kit waiting to be built! ScottsGT, Out2gtcha, Jan_G and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, mozart said: I'm very content with my lovely Silver Wings kit waiting to be built! It's a beautiful kit. Almost pulled the trigger. I hope the IM kit builds out nicely as well. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, mozart said: I'm very content with my lovely Silver Wings kit waiting to be built! 1 hour ago, ScottsGT said: It's a beautiful kit. Almost pulled the trigger. I hope the IM kit builds out nicely as well. I've got the kit in the stash too. It is very nice, but an IM kit would be very welcome still. Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 18 hours ago, Bradleygolding said: The link is at the top of the framenews page Mike. Aaaahh ... there it is !! Thanks Steve and Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradleygolding Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 This is Roden's chance to correct all of the things that are wrong with the Silver Wings kit, and sadly there are quite a few errors. Didn't stop me ordering one when the price was right though. Steve Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bradleygolding said: This is Roden's chance to correct all of the things that are wrong with the Silver Wings kit, and sadly there are quite a few errors. I thought I heard there were some shape errors, but I couldn't remember where I heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hegedus Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 1:40 PM, Out2gtcha said: I've got the kit in the stash too. It is very nice, but an IM kit would be very welcome still. Yup. An IM kit should be less $ than the Silver Wings one, nice as it is (I have one squirreled away also). But I think the SW kit is no longer available, and I'd like to do more than one Stearman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Boeing (Stearman) Model 75: PT-13/ N2S-2 are Lycoming R-680 powered from factory. PT-17/N2S-1 and 3 are Continental W-670 from factory. Standard wood fixed pitch or ground adjustable metal props. Jacobs R-755 and Pratt R-985 engines were never factory engines, but were common for ag applications post-war. Most restored “stock” Stearmans today have Continental W-670 engines though the Jacobs is also popular even if not stock. 225hp Lycoming versions are out there, but less common. Personally, I like the 300hp Lycoming with constant speed prop but certainly isn’t authentic, but performs better. I hope the Roden 1/32 is a Cont W-670 (factory designation), military R-670 version. My dad used Continental and Jake powered Stearmans for several years. I’d love to model several various ones he flew, modified and restored. One of dad’s dusters. A couple we restored for customers. Edited March 16, 2019 by JimRice Add photos. Jan_G, D.B. Andrus and Troy Molitor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Is it just me not seeing this or has the Stearman disappeared from their In Process list update? Jan_G and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, JimRice said: Is it just me not seeing this or has the Stearman disappeared from their In Process list update? it's still listed there Jim #631 jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jan_G said: it's still listed there Jim #631 jan Great. I must have scrolled past it five times...even wearing my glasses. I'm a bit excited about this kit. Jan_G and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, JimRice said: I'm a bit excited about this kit. Me too. Even though I have the SW kit, Im looking forward to this and the ICM Gladdie. Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, JimRice said: I'm a bit excited about this kit. Me as well I have built already resin kit from Silver Wings, but would like to get more Stearmans in my collection. Trak-Tor and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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