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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2022 12:14:35 GMT 12
With this and the 1:1 material being shared by both Pioneer at Ardmore and Precision at Wangaratta we P-40 fans are getting a great fix at the moment!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 2, 2022 20:13:57 GMT 12
With this and the 1:1 material being shared by both Pioneer at Ardmore and Precision at Wangaratta we P-40 fans are getting a great fix at the moment! I'm rostered onto a project operating out of Wangaratta in a few weeks, so I'm hoping to get a tour through their facility. A few of my co-workers were there a few weeks ago and it was reported as really good. Hope to get some ideas on how the wing is all fitting together as that will be the next big push once the horizontal stabiliser is completed. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2022 6:55:39 GMT 12
I'm rostered onto a project operating out of Wangaratta in a few weeks, so I'm hoping to get a tour through their facility. A few of my co-workers were there a few weeks ago and it was reported as really good. Hope to get some ideas on how the wing is all fitting together as that will be the next big push once the horizontal stabiliser is completed. As a P-40 fan I'm very jealous, but as a modeller I see that as an incredible opportunity. Good luck and I hope you're able to visit and get some questions answered. If you're allowed to share photos I'm sure they'd be well received here  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 20, 2022 11:43:53 GMT 12
Almost finished....just have to finish the starboard tip and intermediate hinge points. 
3428 external rivets and another 662 internal rivets. |
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Post by Antonio on Mar 20, 2022 12:25:23 GMT 12
Almost finished....just have to finish the starboard tip and intermediate hinge points.
3428 external rivets and another 662 internal rivets. Walk in the park then?  Grasshopper, you have the patience & forbearance of my mother...... |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 20, 2022 13:16:03 GMT 12
That tailplane is just stunning! Amazing work!
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 20, 2022 14:51:04 GMT 12
nzgrasshopper..........can you please tell me when you shall be in Wang?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 20, 2022 15:45:54 GMT 12
nzgrasshopper..........can you please tell me when you shall be in Wang? Heading to Essendon mid week. Our location varies depending on weather and location of the projects we are capturing. |
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Post by axelford on Mar 21, 2022 15:16:30 GMT 12
Wow, just wow, 3428 rivets and 662 internal rivets, thank you for counting that, this really is an amazing project!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2022 15:43:31 GMT 12
Truly gobsmacked!!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 23, 2022 13:01:41 GMT 12
The beginnings of one elevator  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 8, 2022 15:57:41 GMT 12
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 8, 2022 18:33:04 GMT 12
The above two images link through to videos.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2022 11:42:09 GMT 12
Peter, that startup is fantastic! And I thought I was excited for this project before - you've just taken it up several notches!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 10, 2022 20:14:04 GMT 12
Thanks Zac. I have a small geared brushless motor, that I am planning to incorporate into the transfer case. Couple this with an electronic speed controller with a staggered start sequence and it should give a realistic start up resembling the starter being energised before engagement.
I’ve also been researching electronic smoke generators that fit into small trains.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2022 21:36:06 GMT 12
Did you manage to get to Wangaratta in the end Peter?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 10, 2022 21:51:20 GMT 12
Did you manage to get to Wangaratta in the end Peter? Not this time round Dave. Worked moved me onto the next location the day I was hoping to make it there. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2022 21:53:00 GMT 12
Oh bugger.
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 11, 2022 16:43:59 GMT 12
It shall happen
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 12, 2022 21:30:44 GMT 12
A question for the group. Planning ahead here a bit.
Does anyone know of or have a .ttf font file that accurately represents the RNZAF font used during WW2?
One of the kids has a Cricut, that can make fine detailed vinyl decals .etc. Hoping to set them a task of recreating all the small decals, starting with those on the horizontal stab, fin and rudder.
Thanks for any leads.
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