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  1. CDW
    Looks like the box says it's 40 3/4 inches, but maybe I'm reading it wrong. It's a big one.
  2. CDW
    Nice project Jack.
  3. CDW
    What surprised me was how poorly trained and prepared the pilots were in almost every way. Wealthier pilots who paid to learn to fly as civilians were some of the best prepared, but even then, there were so many things working against them: the planes were fabric, wood and dope covered. As such, they were extremely prone to burning. Pilots would sometimes shoot themselves rather than burn to death when their aircraft either caught fire in combat or for other reasons. It is said that many rookie pilots simply got lost/disoriented in flight and never returned from their very first mission. Still others were ejected from the cockpits due to no seat belts or inadequate seat belts. Then there was a big learning curve in developing winning air combat strategies by the generals in charge. Just a myriad of problems really.
  4. CDW
    There is no forgetting, the airline will provide one if a passenger shows up without it. It must be worn during the flight. Wouldn't help me too much unless I shaved my beard.
  5. CDW
    I've been reading a book by James Hamilton Paterson, Marked for Death. The book chronicles the first air war during World War 1. After reading the book, it gives the reader a broader view of what the pilots went through in the war and shines a light on the average airman and hardships they endured. Really tough stuff.
  6. CDW
    This will be my last installment for the next week or more. Flying to New Hampshire tomorrow.
  7. CDW
    Wheels and tires have been mounted and balanced (okay, just kidding about the balance 🙂).
  8. CDW
    Shaping up very nicely Denis. She's almost ready for the hunt.
  9. CDW
    I've got a project coming up soon that will display a full tank interior.
  10. CDW
    Your efforts paid off. Beautiful cockpit.
  11. CDW
    Managed to get a few hours in on this project today. Built the front bumper system and related hardware, then added the hoses in the engine compartment. Everything got painted in the appropriate colors. Believe it or not, the front bumper and other hardware was a few dozen parts which show the complexity of the model required to add detail.
  12. CDW
    Squadron used to fill that niche of vacuformed canopies. They were cheap, too. Seems they went the way of the Dodo Bird.
  13. CDW
    When I was a kid, we had a 50 foot tower to dive/jump off into the water at a local lake we frequented. Like you said, it felt a lot higher than 50 feet when you stood on top of it to dive off, but it was darned good practice.
  14. CDW
    A circle template is your best friend when painting road wheels. Yours came out great. I know you must be ready to move on to some other task now.
  15. CDW
    Ejection at supersonic speeds without a capsule would defeat the purpose, as it would almost certainly result in death.
  16. CDW
    Those are great reference photos for the seats, EG. Just what you need for a project like this. Ken, what kind of training did you receive for the unfortunate event where you had to use the ejection seat? My brother in law told me some horror stories about pilots who ejected and suffered serious injuries and death. Was the training aircraft specific? I've also wondered how the readiness of the ejection system is checked and verified.
  17. CDW
    Next are sub assemblies that attach to the chassis, and the extensive detailing just goes on and on. Every step is another mini model. Every Rye Field kit I own is detailed like this. An exceptional company doing next generation work to produce extreme detail. Thank you OC To go along with the panel line wash, you'll want to acquire a bottle of Mr Color Solvent 110, and some women's makeup applicators, the ones with the little foam tips. After you apply your panel line wash, dampen the foam tip applicator with Solvent 110, and then use it to wipe away excess wash leaving only the wash in the recesses. Works like a charm. But be forewarned, this application only works over a lacquer based acrylic like Mr Color. If you try it over a water based acrylic like Vallejo, it will remove the paint. It's all in the paint, Denis. Mr Color lacquer based acrylics. The paint is just that good.
  18. CDW
    This vehicle is a huge step above and beyond the HMWWV's it replaces.
  19. CDW
    Engine, transmission, and radiator all mounted now.
  20. CDW
    Great subject, looking forward to your build OC.
  21. CDW
    A dry fit of the Caterpillar engine/transmission to the chassis. A lot of parts involved in the engine. it surprised me, and all are not yet attached. It will be a very busy engine compartment. More to come...
  22. CDW
    We'll be staying near Manchester at our oldest daughter's home. Our youngest daughter is going to stay with her sister to finish college. Not sure how much we will be able to do while we are there, will just play it by ear.
  23. CDW
    Me and my family are flying up to NH next week.
  24. CDW
    Good find Ken. Thanks for posting the link.
  25. CDW
    scalehobbyist.com Excellent online hobby shop that's near you in New Hampshire. They carry a full line of Mr Color paints and everything else.

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