mozart Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Kind Forumer here Quang!!! I have your address so I'll get what's necessary plus any other bits still on the decal sheet that you need in the post asap, just let me know. Until that little mishap I was thinking what an immaculate job you're making of the painting and decals, once corrected it'll look super! quang, Rick Griewski, Uncarina and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 If you have another decal mishap send me a pm. quang and RLWP 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (Mostly) Great results! Too bad on the decals, but sounds like you've got it sorted. quang and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 This is looking great. Hope you get that decal sorted. Cheers, Michael quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 I knew I could count on the ‘kind forumers’ but I didn’t know they would respond so quickly. Thank you all for your concern. Now back to the Bristol engine mozart, Dpgsbody55, Out2gtcha and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 'Tis looking quite nice Quang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Love that scheme. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) Thank you Mike and Mark And the build goes on... with THE ENGINE. ICM provides optional parts for two configurations: cowling closed or with open panels. Check carefully the instructions to decide which parts to use. These are the parts I used for a closed cowling: Parts are painted prior to assembly Townend collector ring added. Note machine-gun synchronization mechanism on top of crankcase The cowling comprises of 3 parts and needs careful study to locate them in the final assembly. The parts assemble superbly without putty. Admirable design Power egg in situ With propeller That's it folks. Next time we'll look at the wings. All questions and comments are welcome as usual. Cheers; Quang Edited January 24, 2020 by quang GMK, Uncarina, Biggles87 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Superb work my friend, that prop is a thing of great beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Lovely work, Quang! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Exquisite work! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 That cowl and engine assembly is a beaut Im holding off for the Mk II kit, but the more builds I see of this, the more I get excited about ICMs releases. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thank you guys for your kind words. I have to admit that the very first thing which gets me attracted to the Gladiator is the power egg. Aahh the Townend collector ring with the burnt metal effect! The Bristol Mercury is a complicated affair especially with the ring collector and all its piping. The ICM tour-de-force is to provide it in less than 10 basic parts yet encompassing all the intricacies of the original. Like I already said, you'll need to carefully study the parts AND the instruction sheet before committing to the glue. Some parts look similar yet they are sided. I have posted the following 3D renderings in Max's build thread. Here they are again. I hope you'll find them helpful. Cheers, Quang LSP_Kevin, Uncarina, LSP_Ray and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Awesome work, Quang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 That's mighty impressive work - I love what you've established so far!!! Lothar mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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