TheRealMrEd Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hello, Here are some finished photos on my latest build, a Ryan FR-4, which is a conversion of the MPM 1/72 Ryan FR-1 Fireball; the FR-4 being 100 mph faster than the FR-1. The FR-4 differs in that the intakes for the jet engine were removed from the wing roots, and added back in the form of NACA ducts, on the front cowling sides. Without further ado: Next, some comparison shots between the FR-1 and the FR-4 (foreground). The FR-1 is the Pegasus model, and it was a tough build, mostly because the intakes on my copy were molded as blobs, and I had to basically rebuild the wing. Also, in these pictures, I just noted that about 12-15 years ago, when I built the model, I also put the stars ON THE WRONG WINGS! This model has been in the case for THAT long, and I just never noticed. Duh! But, I lucked out, and some kind chap on E-bay was kind enough to offer an instruction sheet (which I didn't need) and an original Pegasus decal sheet (which I do) for a modest price, so I snapped them up! This problem will be corrected soon! But, here are some comparisons: This was a tricky, but interesting build, and one that I'd never seen tried before. This model may very well be unique, but I hope some of you out there will give it a go! Here is the link to how I did it:W.I.P. Thanks for looking! Ed 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Great models one and all sir .... I salute you for doing a vacuform model so they are both good. Decals not counting since you caught it. Edited November 20, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Really interesting subject and great models. Never knew that Mercedes-Benz did the propeller blades for these.... Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 A nice pair, Ed! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks guys, Justin -- they were actually trying to perfect the hippy peace symbol, and hadn't quite gotten it right... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Very nice indeed & an unusual subject. It looks like the result of a one night stand between a Skyraider & a P-80. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Unusual and rare. Lovely builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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