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Post by planecrazy on Feb 1, 2020 20:29:02 GMT 12
Holy crap. This just gets better and better! Wow! Ditto, unbelievable, I find myself looking a few times and seeing more, great photos thanks for sharing this awesome project, back soon! |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 2, 2020 9:46:24 GMT 12
Wing joiner  Wing fuel tank covers  Starboard ammo box access panels   Port top skin from spar #5 to trailing edge   Starboard flap and spar #5  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 2, 2020 10:12:19 GMT 12
Fixtures used. 1mm countersunk rivets, 1mm round head rivets, 1mm nuts and bolts, these also double as cleco fasteners.  |
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Post by planecrazy on Feb 2, 2020 10:44:25 GMT 12
Running out of words for this masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 2, 2020 10:52:11 GMT 12
I'm in awe of your skills, determination, and effort. What a monumental project!
Where did you get such detailed P-40 drawings?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 2, 2020 11:25:37 GMT 12
All I can say is WOW!!
Whereabouts are you based nzgrasshopper? And what is your ultimate plan for the model? Will it go into a museum or on public display somewhere?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 2, 2020 11:51:35 GMT 12
From Nelson, living in Oz. Started looking for plans etc. back in '97, finally found them around '03 from aircorpslibrary.com. There are 2 versions of the P40. The first DVD I got was not scanned very well and roll E of the microfilm was rescanned a few years later. There are over 6000 drawings for all versions, spent a lot of time placing the N model drawings in sub folders to make life easier. When finished, may end up on display at Omaka. Then it will be onto a Corsair. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 2, 2020 12:54:45 GMT 12
Great stuff!
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 2, 2020 13:00:55 GMT 12
Then perhaps a Mustang..........? Beautiful work !
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Post by shorty on Feb 2, 2020 16:14:30 GMT 12
You just need to recruit a 1/6th size pilot with a P-40 rating now
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Post by camtech on Feb 2, 2020 16:41:21 GMT 12
Amaaaaaaazing!!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 2, 2020 20:02:22 GMT 12
Fuselage station #7  Fuselage station #8 sections after shaping 
Fuselage station #8 and rear canopy frame
 Fuselage stations #8 & #9  Rear deck between fuselage stations #5 & #6  Reinforcing deck under the ruder between fuselage stations #13 to #16  Sliding canopy lower frame  |
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Post by joey05 on Feb 2, 2020 20:47:07 GMT 12
With each new post I need to change my underwear........
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 2, 2020 21:47:35 GMT 12
Haha, haven't got to the good stuff yet....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 2, 2020 22:43:28 GMT 12
 Oh my goodness, this is not the good stuff? This is utterly brilliant and incredible. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2020 22:45:54 GMT 12
I'm only liking each new post as I'll only end up repeating myself! Superb work.
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Post by baz62 on Feb 3, 2020 9:37:03 GMT 12
Haha, haven't got to the good stuff yet.... Wow really? Think I've found another favourite thread.  |
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Post by baz62 on Feb 3, 2020 9:38:18 GMT 12
Then perhaps a Mustang..........? Beautiful work ! Bird dog......🙂 |
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 3, 2020 11:27:55 GMT 12
Please....don't rub it in.....more pics soon.....
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Post by steveh on Feb 3, 2020 14:16:13 GMT 12
Holy crap. This just gets better and better! Wow! Well put Dave.  This is one of those builds that for once, that oh so hackneyed word, "Awesome" is most appropriate. I'm truly in awe of your work NZGH. Steve. |
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This is one of those builds that for once, that oh so hackneyed word, "Awesome" is most appropriate. I'm truly in awe of your work NZGH. 