shortCummins Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, The Crusty one said: Go for it mate you won't regret it👍 if you were based in the UK I'd recommend https://www.kingkit.co.uk for cheap(ish) or 2nd hand kits, perhaps there is a similar service your side of the pond? rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 5 hours ago, shortCummins said: if you were based in the UK I'd recommend https://www.kingkit.co.uk for cheap(ish) or 2nd hand kits, perhaps there is a similar service your side of the pond? rgds John Seconded I got all the kits for the Dirty from kingkit👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 3:26 AM, Thom216 said: Why am I seeing a P-51 fuselage with the wings and engines of a P-38..? I think it's been done, or something very similar, maybe it was a P-40 fuselage? Anyway, There's always the Tigercat. Near enough for you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: I think it's been done, or something very similar, maybe it was a P-40 fuselage? Anyway, There's always the Tigercat. Near enough for you? Love the Tigercat! Have a couple in the stash and one in the case to look at. But it's a nascent thought of doing a kitbash between the two. Nothing on the horizon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 This level of conversion scares me 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said: This level of conversion scares me Scares me too mate ...but once you get started it all falls into place ... eventually 😳🤣🤣 32 minutes ago, Thom216 said: Love the Tigercat! Have a couple in the stash and one in the case to look at. But it's a nascent thought of doing a kitbash between the two. Nothing on the horizon. Told you mate grab a couple of cheap kits and dive in!🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Managed to get some more hours in on the Dirty first up the small rear canopy IMG_20190907_155538 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190907_163534 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr not an exact match but good enough for me Then I remembered I hadn't established a way of displaying the Dirty...…..decided on something nice and simple just had to remove the pit to secure a nut underneath IMG_20190909_230125 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr by the way I have painted up the pilot IMG_20190909_230246 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190909_230306 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr im happy how hes turned out,so pit back in and upper and lowerhull joined resulting in this IMG_20190911_235740 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190911_235746 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr time to add the booms IMG_20190912_001721 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr and that's one attached IMG_20190912_004453 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr bit of tidying up and then onto the other side as always comments welcome Tim 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 The pilot position reminds me of the old Piston Provost, it felt like you were sitting on it rather than in it. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Pilot looks pretty intense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 59 minutes ago, fubar57 said: Pilot looks pretty intense. I'm not surprised considering the contraption he's flying 🤔🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: The pilot position reminds me of the old Piston Provost, it felt like you were sitting on it rather than in it. John I would have preferred him to be lower in the machine ... maybe he's just planning a quick exit if it all goes wrong 🤔🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I was kind of expecting a racy female pilot, I must admit. Probably because of the bra and pants detail pegged to the aerial line! All in my head I suppose.... I've done a couple of gender reassignments recently. This is the fitter I got working on my Curtiss C46... Somebody commented that she's a fitter fitter.... 😊 This freestyle building thing could be a lot of fun. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 The pilot looks good and I like the connectors for the wings. Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Want to work for that airline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 9 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I was kind of expecting a racy female pilot, I must admit. Probably because of the bra and pants detail pegged to the aerial line! All in my head I suppose.... I've done a couple of gender reassignments recently. This is the fitter I got working on my Curtiss C46... Somebody commented that she's a fitter fitter.... 😊 This freestyle building thing could be a lot of fun. To be honest I never even considered a female pilot... maybe I should make it a two seater🤔😳 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Time for an update; Attached the other boom IMG_20190914_111432 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190914_162551 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr now that's done I can fit the tailpiece IMG_20190915_112159 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr as you can see due to the "alterations" that have been made its a tad too wide but no matter,on the original picture there is a damaged area on the crosspiece so I can cut the part and try to replicate the damage IMG_20190915_120512 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190915_120518 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190915_124316 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr and fitted...…..maybe a tad overscale but im not too concerned IMG_20190915_130101 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190915_130114 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr more parts added IMG_20190916_000030 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190916_000050 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr and as she stands at the moment a little bent and twisted...but that just adds to the overall effect IMG_20190915_232031 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190915_235847 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr as usual im having a blast with this comments welcome as always Tim 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 this is looking so good, it makes me smile every time I'm going to steal your display stand idea, simple genius 👍 rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I love how this is coming together. Great work.....and fun! Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, shortCummins said: this is looking so good, it makes me smile every time I'm going to steal your display stand idea, simple genius 👍 rgds John(shortCummins) Thanks John ..I'm constantly looking to see how yours is coming along you know how enjoyable these are ...help yourself mate share and share alike👍 Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: I love how this is coming together. Great work.....and fun! Q Thanks mate I must admit I'm glad shes coming together now, it's easier to work out what goes where🤔 Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 A square jawed, rugged he-man of a pilot with balls of brass no doubt! Leaping from tree to tree with his best gal by his side! Just the sort to fly this scrap heap you're building... This thing is brilliant, I can't wait to see how you make out with the engines for it. It strikes me that automotive V-8s might be a little under powered for something that once wore V-12s, but maybe with a little NOS... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Afternoon all well seeing as Shortcummins has finished the Ratbird id better get a shifty on Wings added IMG_20190923_110157 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190923_110049 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190923_110028 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr looks like I got me one of those new fangled Airyplane! Note to self raise the windshield a little IMG_20190923_112420 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190923_112410 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr Get some primer on IMG_20190924_141021 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190924_141038 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20190924_141028 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr time to start with the details comments welcome as always Tim 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 That pilot is going to need some 1/72 flies in his teeth! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 That's going to be one crooked, wonderfully ragged byrd! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, Thom216 said: That's going to be one crooked, wonderfully ragged byrd! It what I'm going for mate 👍 2 hours ago, Howlindawg said: That pilot is going to need some 1/72 flies in his teeth! Hopefully he will have the sense to keep his mouth shut🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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