Fencer-1 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Yes, yes, I know that there is Tamiya's one the best. But this old model had been put onto the bench when I and my friends decided to organize local group build with the slogan: "Building kits older then their owners")) So, I blew a dust from the box and started. I decided not to dive into extensive and expensive way of total correction and make it for fun BUT... I've already had Verlinden cockpit and two old Eduard sets need to be deployed. Just one thing bothered me yet - an ENGINE. If overall exterior is simple but pretty decent, the engine is just ugly. I had pair of Quickboost R-2800 but they didn't fit big Revell cowling, just hanging out inside and moreover didn't resemble particular engine model in details. Finally I decided to make my own "quickboost" using 3D and futher aim to adapt it to different models uncluding other scales, for example 1/48 Corsair and bunch of old Monogram bombers and, of coouurrse 1/24 P-47D)) As for this Corsair plan, it will be one of VF-17 (likely "Chico" Freeman plane) in flight configuration (not to build undercarriage). So, the progress in the pictures below. Engine itself consist of three large parts (crankcase, first and second rows) and three small (magneto, airscrew governor and oil pump). Backplate is separate part just for Revell Corsair to adapt engine to the model. patricksparks, Landrotten Highlander, leoasman and 13 others 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Wow, that engine is great! Where can we get one? Kev Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I second it, that’s a great engine! I have an old 1/32 REVELL Corsair in my closet and would love to get this engine. Please let me/ us know you can supply it to LSP members. Regards, Jim Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fencer-1 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 18 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Wow, that engine is great! Where can we get one? Kev 12 hours ago, James Rademaker said: I second it, that’s a great engine! I have an old 1/32 REVELL Corsair in my closet and would love to get this engine. Please let me/ us know you can supply it to LSP members. Regards, Jim Thanks! I'm going to duplicate it in resin, so it will be available for you. Regards, Alex Landrotten Highlander, dennismcc, Victor K2 and 8 others 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Fencer-1 said: Thanks! I'm going to duplicate it in resin, so it will be available for you. Regards, Alex Excellent! Kev Fencer-1 and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Most impressive Cheers Dennis Fencer-1 and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Alex, thanks so much, can’t wait to get one or two, can someone say P-47. Jim Fencer-1 and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) Wow amazing engine. I have 2 trumpy kits in the stach wonder if it would fit! Was this 3d printed? Edited July 7, 2020 by Neo Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fencer-1 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Shown abowe is 3D print covered with Tamiya white base. Interesting, that true 1/32 scale engine is just ideal in size for Revell cowling. There isn't necessity to make it smaller to fit, just some sanding from inside of cowling part. Martinnfb and MikeMaben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Chris 1969 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Hi What a fantastic looking engine, it will be good to see the Revell kit built, I have one in the stash and will watch with interest. I have the early engine conversion bits and will try those. Keep up the good work All the best Chris Fencer-1 and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Fencer, Is there any update as to when your beautiful engine will be available for sale? Thank you, Jim Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fencer-1 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, James Rademaker said: Fencer, Is there any update as to when your beautiful engine will be available for sale? Thank you, Jim I will try to get it ready until beginning of September. Alex. MikeMaben and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Terrific, thanks for the update. Good luck with your project. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I would love to have one of these for my Revell Corsair. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Me too. I have one in my stash about 50% completed and this engine would be the icing on the cake. Jim Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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