For us Americans, I'll be doing certain scale measurements via the metric system as that's how Tamiya measures in scale. 

An example is the photo above.  The crankshaft assembly measures out to 4cm.

Toshi

Here is the crankshaft assembly.  In the next step the magnets attach to the rocker covers.

Toshi

That sounds very very cool Bish.  I'll do a step by step detailed engine assembly for you.  

Toshi

An interestign idea. I have the Airfix 1/24th Stuka and it has a nice looking engine but i am doing a yellow nosed aircraft so i would like the option of displaying it with cowlings on and of.  am keen to see how this goes together and might try doing a DIY version.

Bish

I like that magnet idea, be keen to see how that works.

 

Toshi

I like that magnet idea, be keen to see how that works.

Here is the start of the two Merlin Engines.  They will be fitted with a magnet as well as the cowling.  This will allow the cowling to come off and on.

Toshi

Eagle90

 

 

Toshi

A ruler was added for scale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi, really like that you added the ruler in there!  Wow, it is a big one huh?  Wonderful work my friend!

 

 

Toshi

taxtp

I use Pinterest to organise the reference photos that  I find on the web, I find it's fantastic for that, but  I haven't used it as an image hosting site.

Toshi, I'm loving your Mossie, nice work.

I've built that Tamiya Mustang III kit. It's possible the best fitting aircraft kit that I've built.

At the other end of the scale is my ICM Spitfire VII, which is progressing, despite generally very poor fit. Here it is with the fuselage halves joined and the seams all tidied up, and some photos of the kit cockpit, which is quite nicely detailed. All I've added are some Extratech etched harnesses that  I had in the stash. My plan is to close up the canopy, so I know that most of this detail won't be seen anyway.

Cheers

Tony

 

Tony, that is a great looking cockpit!

modelcrazy

That's a big boy Toshi.

I finished the chipping and received my AB back from Badger last night. They replaced the needle bearing, no charge. It's so nice to have it back. I sprayed the hinomarus and rudder with it...so nice.

Next are the decals I believe.

 

WOW!  The chipping is great!  Looks awesome!

Toshi

A ruler was added for scale.

 

 

 

Toshi, really like that you added the ruler in there!  Wow, it is a big one huh?  Wonderful work my friend!

Greg

Coming right along, Toshi. I like the shot with the ruler.

Your finish and chipping are looking very good, Steve. Sure glad you got the airbrush back and all is well. I read so many great things about Badger, one of these days I think I'll buy one.

Tony, Spit interior looks good.

 

 

 

 

Toshi

checkmateking02

MC:  nice results with the chipping; looks just like photos of the real thing I've seen

Jack:  very sharp looking; I'm kind of ignorant here:  what are the trailers?

Tony:  looking good; cockpit has turned out exceptionally well

Toshi:  looks like things are progressing great; and that is a big project!

 

Toshi

Bish

Coming along nicely on the Mossie Toshi.

Some more great work guys and another busy night, i am starting to look forward to logging on in the morning to catch up with whats been going on.

 

Gamera

I'm just going to start at the top of the current page and work my way down. My apologies if I miss anyone! 

Toshi: Great to see you keep moving at Toshi-speed here. I'm hoping you'll have the wings on her by this time next week. 

Bob: Welcome aboard!

AA: I'd try to help but probably would get you more confused. I'd best just leave it to Modelcrazy and the other guys. 

Steve: She looks good! Very good representation of the photo. 

Tony: Sharp looking cockpit! 

 

Coming right along, Toshi. I like the shot with the ruler.

Your finish and chipping are looking very good, Steve. Sure glad you got the airbrush back and all is well. I read so many great things about Badger, one of these days I think I'll buy one.

Tony, Spit interior looks good.

Odd, the links he posted worked yesterday, but today my virus protection program is blocking access to those specific Pinterest pages, saying they are dangerous.

regards,

Jack

jgeratic

 

 

checkmateking02

 

Jack:  very sharp looking; I'm kind of ignorant here:  what are the trailers?

 

 

 

 

Sorry to add to the confusion, the two pics I had posted belong  to  Armor_Aficionado.

I took the initiative  to show that photos linked from Pinterest do work.

 

regards,

Jack

 

Ah ok, I didn't respond because I was thinking you'd just posted them as test photos to show AA how the forum works. 

Bob, got you and your Stang added to the roster.

I was having a look to do that jack but when i scroll down i get this big message blcoking me, probably because i am not signed up. I did get this one at the top of the page of Armors pars after a bath.

I think that was all of them armor.

Check, just to jump in. The lower trailer is a starter trolley the top one looks like an oil cart.

Armor, they look rather nice, where did you get those from.

checkmateking02

 

Jack:  very sharp looking; I'm kind of ignorant here:  what are the trailers?

 

Sorry to add to the confusion, the two pics I had posted belong  to  Armor_Aficionado.

I took the initiative  to show that photos linked from Pinterest do work.

regards,

Jack

MC:  nice results with the chipping; looks just like photos of the real thing I've seen

Jack:  very sharp looking; I'm kind of ignorant here:  what are the trailers?

Tony:  looking good; cockpit has turned out exceptionally well

Toshi:  looks like things are progressing great; and that is a big project!

I'm just going to start at the top of the current page and work my way down. My apologies if I miss anyone! 

Toshi: Great to see you keep moving at Toshi-speed here. I'm hoping you'll have the wings on her by this time next week. 

Bob: Welcome aboard!

AA: I'd try to help but probably would get you more confused. I'd best just leave it to Modelcrazy and the other guys. 

Steve: She looks good! Very good representation of the photo. 

Tony: Sharp looking cockpit! 

Coming along nicely on the Mossie Toshi.

Some more great work guys and another busy night, i am starting to look forward to logging on in the morning to catch up with whats been going on.

Armor, i know it can be a pain untilyou get used to it. Asjack says it should work though, no different to taking any pic off the net.

Tony, nice work on the Spit, i have never build an ICM kit, you seem to be getting to grips with it. Can see the work your putting into it.

modelcrazy

That's a big boy Toshi.

I finished the chipping and received my AB back from Badger last night. They replaced the needle bearing, no charge. It's so nice to have it back. I sprayed the hinomarus and rudder with it...so nice.

Next are the decals I believe.

 

O ye, thats really nice. You have captured the look of that perfectly Steve. Really nice job on the chipping.

bobbaily

Great builds all-I've been lurking, admiring and looking forward to more.

Bish-if it's not too late to join up, I'd like to dive in-1/48 Tamiya RAF Mustang III, No. 112 Squadron-There's just something about the shark mouth on a Mustang.....hopefully the Tamiya decals will cooperate.

It's also going to be my first build using Vallejo Model Air....and my first build in quite a while

Thanks

 

Lots to catch up on again.

Bob, deffinetly not to late, great to have a Mustang in the group. I just googled it and those aircraft do look nice in those colours with the sharks mouth. Will add you to the roster.

modelcrazy

That's a big boy Toshi.

I finished the chipping and received my AB back from Badger last night. They replaced the needle bearing, no charge. It's so nice to have it back. I sprayed the hinomarus and rudder with it...so nice.

Next are the decals I believe.

 

Toshi

Wrong post.  Sorry

taxtp

I use Pinterest to organise the reference photos that  I find on the web, I find it's fantastic for that, but  I haven't used it as an image hosting site.

Toshi, I'm loving your Mossie, nice work.

I've built that Tamiya Mustang III kit. It's possible the best fitting aircraft kit that I've built.

At the other end of the scale is my ICM Spitfire VII, which is progressing, despite generally very poor fit. Here it is with the fuselage halves joined and the seams all tidied up, and some photos of the kit cockpit, which is quite nicely detailed. All I've added are some Extratech etched harnesses that  I had in the stash. My plan is to close up the canopy, so I know that most of this detail won't be seen anyway.

Cheers

Tony

 

Toshi