Clarkie Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-5 Corsair Pratt & Witney 2800 work in prog - first bit of plastic I have slapped together in 14 years. I was never happy with the kits representation of the distributors so I turned a couple up - not been on a lathe in a while either. They are not accurate either but represent the real thing a little better I think. I managed to lose the part that represents the oil pump on the bottom of the reduction gear case so I built another and also added the "chin" that this sits on as it is missing from the kit and is a very prominent feature of the engine. I made it from a 1/48 scale bomb rack from some old kit from yonks ago. Its certainly far from perfect and I'll be damned if I can get any of what little painting skills I had back then but it was fun to build and has whetted my appetite to do more. Any feedback welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I'm sure it ain't perfect, but then again, what is? Looks bloody good from where I'm sitting. Well done! I look forward to seeing more from you. Cheers. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Thank you Bob I appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Really isn't very sportsmanlike to scan a pic from an old Pratt brochure and colouring it in PS! Looking good Clarkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiSteve Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 (edited) After 14 years, damn I hope my efforts of getting back into this hobby come out like yours Clarkie That Radial looks sweet!! Are you using a hobby lathe for your turning?? Edited July 19, 2007 by KiwiSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 <Bo Selecta Scary Spice voice> Oooooh, 'e's still gorrit, ya bastids! Lathe... want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Hey thanks but I think perhaps the praise is a bit OTT considering the skill that oozes out of this site. Re the Lathe: I'm pretty lucky that I am still a key holder to a local engineering/sheetmetal shop so I can trot on down their and use their stuff if required. The lathe is the smallest a Triumph 1000 or similar. A bit big really for my stuff but its good to keep the skills up I guess not that I will ever be an real engineer for as long as I have a fundamental orifice - I won't tell you how many distributors I made before I had 2 I was happy to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 That's the dog's danglies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Don't you just love it when somebody produces a masterpiece with the words. first bit of plastic I have slapped together in 14 years. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cop Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Not another artist on the site. We are doomed to a site of perfect builds I tell you, doomed. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 That engine looks superb. You should be chuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 You should be chuffed. Ooooh! That'll hurt! I dunno... jealousy is an ugly emotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Oi, what you onnabout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-5 Corsair Pratt & Witney 2800 work in prog - first bit of plastic I have slapped together in 14 years. I was never happy with the kits representation of the distributors so I turned a couple up - not been on a lathe in a while either. They are not accurate either but represent the real thing a little better I think. I managed to lose the part that represents the oil pump on the bottom of the reduction gear case so I built another and also added the "chin" that this sits on as it is missing from the kit and is a very prominent feature of the engine. I made it from a 1/48 scale bomb rack from some old kit from yonks ago. Its certainly far from perfect and I'll be damned if I can get any of what little painting skills I had back then but it was fun to build and has whetted my appetite to do more. Any feedback welcome If that's the first you've done in 14 years then I'd love to know what you've been doing instead? Precsion timepieces?? ACTUAL engines in 1/32 that work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 this is me green with envy. top job. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Not another artist on the site. We are doomed to a site of perfect builds I tell you, doomed.Nige. Not while I'm here Super work Clarkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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