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Title: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 11, 2010, 04:19:48 PM
Howdy y'all ;D Long time no post. I am now back at the bench and have several projects going. I figured I would start off with one that will horrify and piss off everyone equally :wacko:
So I am going to combine (read bastardize) a Spitfire and a Mustang and just to make it worse I will give it a T-tail :blink:
Since I am doing a Malcolm hood I figured I should put at least some effort into the cockpit :banghead:
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She will have this fuselage
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With this nose (with 16 cylinders)
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This prop
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With Spitfire wings
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I will use the Spits horizontals at the top of the Stang tail  :rolleyes:
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Widthwise the two fuselages will go together nicely .Top to bottom I will probably have to add a couple of nose guns to furr the Spit nose up to fit the Mustang contours. Oh no :o y'all know how I hate adding guns :party:
To give credit where credit is due ;Thanks to Scooterman and Roger the Cabin boy for providing me with these models.
So that your (entirely appropriate) anger can fly in the right direction neither of these fine folk are in any way responsible for this design.

But Scoot did giggle evilly while helping me hold the parts up to each other to check fit. :wub: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 11, 2010, 08:50:13 PM
Good to see you found your way back to the asylum.  Looking forward to seeing this WIP.  BTW, the pilot sure has a funny look on his mug :^)
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: tc2324 on March 12, 2010, 12:36:29 AM
Welcome back, (although I`m a newbie so perhaps I should be saying hi instead :lol:), and looking forward to seeing this with a T tail... :wacko: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Weaver on March 12, 2010, 03:32:10 AM
Yay - the slinger of tools is back! Nice to see you and nice project!  :thumbsup:

So that's an AIRFIX Spit you've got there? Thought you said "never again" after the Buccaneer.... :wacko:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Mossie on March 12, 2010, 05:09:35 AM
So this is where you got in, good to have you back Tex!

And what a start, alienating die-hard Brits & Yanks in one go, good move! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I've built a 1/48 Airfix (Mk.Vc) & to be fair on it it's not a bad kit.  The most annoying bit of it is the wing/fuselage joint, but since it looks like you're going to make life difficult for yourself there anyway, it doesn't matter much!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Scooterman on March 12, 2010, 05:46:18 AM
hehehehehehehehe.  This is going to be killer.

And nice to see ya back dude! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 12, 2010, 06:38:35 AM
Thanks to all y'all  :wub: I am very glad to be back.
Jeffry I think that pilot is just confused over what he is going to be flying
tc, thanks nic to meet ya :thumbsup: you'll get used to my particular brand o madness
Weaver I just wanted the Griffin engine and the 5 blade prop .
Mossie the wings on the Spit are nicely detailed and come with 2 different sets o guns :wub: :wacko: but they do look like they will fit the Stang better than the kit they came on :blink:
Brad thanks again for the kits . Excellent choices :wub: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Roger the Cabin Boy on March 12, 2010, 07:18:21 AM
That pilot has a 1000 yard stare.   :o  Usually considered poor form in figure painting cliques, but mastering the manic stare is very much welcomed in these circles...   ;D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Ed S on March 12, 2010, 07:31:57 AM
Good to see you back and bashing plastic.  This promises to be another great creation.

Ed
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 12, 2010, 08:39:20 AM
Thanks y'all.
Phil I wear glasses because I'm nearsighted :blink: Now I notice that to see things very close to me I have to take my glasses off :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: Reading glasses here I come :angry: I'm effin old :banghead: :banghead:
In other words I don't think my figure painting is going to improve :rolleyes:
Ed I just cut off the wings and nose's . This is actually going to fit together pretty well  :o ;D :rolleyes:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Arc3371 on March 12, 2010, 08:42:29 AM
Looks interesting and welcome back
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sisko on March 12, 2010, 02:52:20 PM

Welcome back! Nice to see you around here again. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: John Howling Mouse on March 12, 2010, 03:34:39 PM
Heh, heh: T-Tail....T-Tail....ha.

I'm going to PM you with my own current Mustang conversion (hasn't hit this forum yet).

You'll be pleasantly surprised: we are both crazy in the same way at the same time...

Your pilot figure looks like John Belushi in "1941"

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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: BlackOps on March 12, 2010, 04:06:46 PM
Ron's back!  :party:  :party:  :party:

Looks like it's gonna bee a great comeback build.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 12, 2010, 05:56:26 PM
Hey y'all thanks :wub:
Arc I'll definitely be looking over your stuff to come up with some painting ideas :wub:
Sisko glad to be back modelers block sucks :banghead:
Screamin Rat ...I cannot effin wait....though you might like her tail....
Howdy Jeff I ain't been in your part of Cali in a while PM or call bubba.

Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 12, 2010, 06:16:57 PM
Well this is workin out pretty nifty
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The wings and tail ought to work out pretty well too :blink:
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 12, 2010, 06:57:57 PM
Wait, what's that sound?  Oh, yeah, hundreds of JMN gritting their teeth... 

Interesting looks from above in the last image.  The overall length would almost make this a candidate for a nose wheel.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Scooterman on March 12, 2010, 07:11:42 PM
Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 12, 2010, 06:57:57 PM
The overall length would almost make this a candidate for a nose wheel.

Yeah, but would there be room under the Griffon?!? :huh:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sauragnmon on March 12, 2010, 07:20:54 PM
Welcome back to the fold, Ron - good to see you back up to your old sledgehammery as always.

Looking forward to where this beastly beauty will come out - elliptical wings, t-tail, and that long schnoz... she'll be pretty damn impressive.  I'm with Jeff, she looks almost long and heavy enough in the nose she'd lean forward and want a nosewheel with that griffon.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 12, 2010, 08:04:51 PM
AAAHHH It's so good to be back . It's also good to be back with like minds. I purposely left the nose long and mounted it high to make room for a nose wheel.  :wacko: I had originally intended to mount the nose low and add guns above the engine but I think it blends better this way. Anyway everyone knows this will have a 16 cylinder Toolslinger Engine Works motor so there should be no problem fitting anything I like around it :wacko: ;D :rolleyes: :lol:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: cthulhu77 on March 12, 2010, 09:00:59 PM
Nose cannon ????  :)
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 13, 2010, 02:39:12 AM
You've been missed around these parts, Ron! Already you've got me excited to see your next update to these two wonders. The nosewheel and T tail are some very innovative ideas, pardner!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Taiidantomcat on March 13, 2010, 07:15:11 AM
This is going to look fantastic, great to have you back!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 13, 2010, 12:33:15 PM
Thanks Y'all  :wub: I have the wings on now and some putty slung. I just got the word that I have to go back to work and I have to fly  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: So probably no more modeling for me til around the 24th. I will do some sanding work and try to get the tail on before I have to leave Monday.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 13, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Here is where she is right now. I got the wings installed and some putty on as well as the engine air intake
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Now I will go to sanding :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: GTX on March 13, 2010, 02:02:36 PM
QuoteWith this nose (with 16 cylinders)

Candidate for a upright V development of the Chrysler XIV-2220 (XI-2220 from 1944) experimental 2,500 hp liquid-cooled inverted-V-16 perhaps?

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As trialled on the XP-47H:

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Regards,

Greg
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 14, 2010, 07:31:02 AM
Great minds think alike :wacko: ;D
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: ElectrikBlue on March 14, 2010, 08:10:24 AM
Hi Ron! ;D

Nice project.  Glad to know you are back at the bench. :thumbsup:  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Weaver on March 14, 2010, 08:12:24 AM
Nice nose Ron!

Just one thing: if the air intake's there, how is it going to have a nosewheel? :unsure:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 14, 2010, 11:38:37 AM
It's good to be back EBlue :wub:
Weaver I am still working out all the placement details :blink:
I got a major wild hair(hare) last night. I wanted to get both the Spitfire and Mustang stink off this one and just was not satisfied with the lower countours so I.......
Added a bunch o plastic
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I then took her to the dreaded and feared BELT SANDER
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Then I slung a bunch o putty at her
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The primary purpose of this atrocity is to create a smooth flowing curve all along the bottom surface. All the intakes ,engine, radiator, etc. will be NACA type flush openings :wacko: :wub: :thumbsup: :drink:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: CAO 700 on March 14, 2010, 12:09:51 PM
Oh my God! Sanding and sanding again!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 14, 2010, 12:38:43 PM
It's not so much that I enjoy PSR  :banghead: It's just that I am very ,very stupid ;D :blink:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Eddie M. on March 14, 2010, 01:39:58 PM
It is very good to see you back here putting the fear into any piece of plastic that comes before you. Outstanding work!! ;D
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 14, 2010, 03:17:28 PM
My Master :wub: Many thanks to you . I someday hope to inspire the the same fear as Eddie M.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 14, 2010, 03:41:25 PM
And Sanding :blink:
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Look out there are putty ;D
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I could not leave this project behind. You folk that have been here for a while have seen me build in motel rooms before. That was always with me driving and able to take anything I wanted with me. For the next 2 weeks I will be on the road but I have to fly. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
I have to check all my tools and of course I cannot carry any chemicals but I have come up with a hard container to be carried in a soft plastic carry on bag. I will stuff the plastic case with rolled up paper towels to keep the model from bouncing around :blink: I am really looking forward to going through security tomorrow :rolleyes:
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Ed S on March 14, 2010, 05:43:40 PM
WOW!  That looks like it might be more putty than styrene by the time you get if finished.

Ed
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Weaver on March 14, 2010, 07:10:33 PM
The belly mods look great Ron. Mind you, before you threw the putty at it, I saw those two tubes in front of the rad intake and thought you were going to give it a couple of socking great guns: can't think where I got that idea..... ;)

So, what do you think you're going to find out that you've forgotten when you get to your hotel room..... :wacko:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 15, 2010, 03:57:25 AM
Well I brought all my sanding sticks. With all that putty that should be all I need for a couple o weeks  ;D :rolleyes: I figure to pick up some putty and glue in Albuquerque.
Eds it does weigh about a pound and a half with all the plumbers putty in the nose and wing roots.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Taiidantomcat on March 15, 2010, 02:18:18 PM
I live in Abq  :mellow:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Mossie on March 15, 2010, 03:07:51 PM
Quote from: sotoolslinger on March 14, 2010, 12:38:43 PM
It's not so much that I enjoy PSR  :banghead: It's just that I am very ,very stupid ;D :blink:

Glad you are, stupidity can be very entertaining! :drink:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 15, 2010, 05:37:49 PM
TTomcat PM sent.
Thanks Mossie . I have been awake for like 18 hours now flying all over creation but I may get some sanding done in a little while :blink:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 21, 2010, 09:57:49 AM
Sorry this update took so long . Work has been annoying me :angry: Here is some PSR done.
This is also the kind of epoxy putty I use
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The white putty you see on the plane is the AquaMend. It looks green in the tube but turns white when you mix it.
In an few hours I will sand it and post some more pics.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: cthulhu77 on March 21, 2010, 10:35:59 AM
I see some sanding in your future !  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 21, 2010, 01:14:28 PM
I just went to get more sanding sticks :rolleyes:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 21, 2010, 03:57:15 PM
That's the same model that had all the red goop all over it just a few short days ago???

Aye carumbaa!!!!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 21, 2010, 05:39:09 PM
Wait for it. :wacko:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 21, 2010, 05:57:29 PM
Sandified
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I still don't have the belly contour  right
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So more sanding :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Ed S on March 21, 2010, 07:38:45 PM
It's a good thing you enjoy PSR so much.   

This is coming along nicely.

Ed
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: John Howling Mouse on March 21, 2010, 07:52:53 PM
YUM!   :wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 24, 2010, 03:09:42 PM
Looking wickedly sleek, Ron!

I've got to tip my hat to you. Taking on as much PSR as you would probably have me whiffing in a padded cell.

I'm already looking forward to your next update!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Eddie M. on March 24, 2010, 03:18:00 PM
Very sleek shape. Looking forward to the first finished fly by!! ;D
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 26, 2010, 07:53:27 AM
Thanks all y'all :wub: I just got back home yesterday  :thumbsup: I hope to get several updates in this weekend. :party:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 26, 2010, 11:55:16 AM
Still didn't have that belly contour like I wanted it.
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So take it to a bench mounted belt sander :wacko:
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Now I got it ;D So I went ahead and cut the radiator intake
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 26, 2010, 07:02:17 PM
So here is my new painting area
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Here is the view out the door to the modeling room
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This is why I use different color primers
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You can sure see all the flaws now :blink:
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Back to the PSR
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 28, 2010, 09:19:00 AM
We are getting very close now ;D
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But we ain't there yet :blink:
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By the way ,why is my frikken flat gray primer glossy :blink: :banghead:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: John Howling Mouse on March 28, 2010, 04:46:48 PM
Ah, STS, aka "The Puttyist"
Love it already, Ron!   :bow:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 28, 2010, 05:09:32 PM
Thanks my brother :wub: I just spent an hour resanding the putty I stuck on this am. Waiting on primer to dry :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sisko on March 29, 2010, 02:07:40 PM

It's looking good.

All this prep work will be worth it when the main paint job goes on :thumbsup:

Waiting for more :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 30, 2010, 06:53:14 AM
Sisko I certainly hope the final finish lives up to all the effort :blink:
Now with 16 cylinder engine :thumbsup:
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Oh and also quail :wub:
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And the cylinder head fairings
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I also have it smoothed down enough for the landing gear doors and oil coolers to go on. I will engrave the nose gear door later today :wacko:
Lets not think too much about the landing gear configuration :blink: I'm pretty sure if we don't imagine how close together all the wheels would be we will all be a lot happier :thumbsup:
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 31, 2010, 04:44:19 PM
Thanks for the shots of your heavenly painting area and the view from your bench! You've got this city guy green with envy!

One thing I really like about you is how you never cease to take a few steps back to get everything just right. Man I wish I had that kind of fortitude!

This baby's gonna be hotter than a real down-home Texas BBQ!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 01, 2010, 07:09:01 AM
Thanks B ;D I could not resist going back a little further and adding some extra guns to this baby :wacko: I did not want to go the traditional route of nose or wing guns. I figured with all the the extra metal fairing in the belly scoops there should be plenty o room for guns and ammothere too so
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I also installed the tail planes
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Still need a little more work on my nose
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: cthulhu77 on April 01, 2010, 10:08:30 AM
looking lean and mean ! :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 01, 2010, 04:43:42 PM
You can never have too many guns! Good call!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 01, 2010, 04:55:39 PM
Thanks my brothers :wub: I am sticking lots o super glue in the tail to keep that little bitty junction strong. I am second guessing the Spit tails on this frame but I wanted to make the tails and wing match :blink:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Scooterman on April 01, 2010, 09:13:44 PM
NO, LEAVE THE TAILS JUST AS IS!!!!   This is got a real Sky Captian feel to it.  Keep goin' dude!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 02, 2010, 06:35:47 AM
Thanks all y'all :thumbsup: Tails stay as they are. :wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 03, 2010, 07:39:35 AM
Almost :blink:
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Tophe on April 03, 2010, 10:50:40 AM
Quote from: sotoolslinger on April 02, 2010, 06:35:47 AM
Thanks all y'all :thumbsup: Tails stay as they are. :wub:
No problem: have you seen my T-tail Spitfire last year? ( http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,26127.0.html ). It works... Keep faith!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 03, 2010, 07:19:25 PM
Beauty :wub: Thanks Tophe :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 07, 2010, 04:08:18 PM
Looking great, Ron! Love the cool, intimidating black finish and the awesome T-tail!

I can see it in black with red stars...

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 11, 2010, 07:53:49 AM
Thanks B ;D No dice on the black finish though. This will be a desert based plane. Here is the base color on the camo and build progress
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I masked off the canopy this am so I hope to get some more color on her today :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Scooterman on April 11, 2010, 08:08:43 AM
Me love me some Malcome Hood!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sauragnmon on April 11, 2010, 08:40:51 AM
Damn, that is a pretty sexy looking bird you got there, STS - the razorback bubbletop on that long, sleek, big-engined fuselage.  Very nice looking piece of work.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Tophe on April 11, 2010, 09:10:31 AM
Beau-ti-ful :wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Weaver on April 11, 2010, 09:25:19 AM
Oh hell yeah that looks good - wanna see the colours!!!!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 11, 2010, 11:54:44 AM
Thanks all y'all  :wub: I'm thinking Light Earth and Black for the other colors. I just recoated the canopy and sanded some tiny details. More when stuff dries.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 12, 2010, 11:13:27 AM
I decided to go with light earth and panzer gray
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I think I will remask and throw some afrika mustard in there
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Eddie M. on April 12, 2010, 02:35:41 PM
Very, very impressive! I'm liking the paint work tremendously.;D
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sisko on April 12, 2010, 03:48:13 PM
I am liking this paint job! :thumbsup:

This is coming together very nicely :wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Taiidantomcat on April 13, 2010, 08:02:13 AM
Like those colors and the scheme as well  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 13, 2010, 01:19:01 PM
Wow that's a total knockout, Ron! I thought it was looking great in just the primer but your talent for paint schemes has taken it to the next level!
:bow: :bow:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 14, 2010, 05:01:59 AM
Thanks all y'all. I hope you still like it.
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The lower bits will be half black half white with alternating b & w wing tips ,rudder, and prop :wacko:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Ed S on April 14, 2010, 08:20:57 AM
Looking good.  That camo scheme rocks.

Ed
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Mossie on April 14, 2010, 02:24:19 PM
You've spilt mustard from your hotdog! :wacko:  I like the extra colour. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 15, 2010, 04:25:41 AM
Thanks all y'all  :wub: I really did not remember that color being that bright  :blink: The unit name will definitely have to be The Harlequins :wacko:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 15, 2010, 04:38:24 AM
I thought I would show y'all my bottom  :wacko:
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Mossie on April 15, 2010, 07:35:46 AM
Ah, RAF night/white, always been a fan! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: hurricanemk1c on April 15, 2010, 09:39:44 AM
Nice white/black!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 15, 2010, 11:27:24 PM
Thanks y'all :wub: Detail painting
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Better pics later gotta move about 200 miles :banghead:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: hurricanemk1c on April 16, 2010, 06:16:06 AM
Love the camo - love the guns!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Captain Canada on April 16, 2010, 07:19:46 AM
It's definately different ! Love the camo and the guns, very neat. Especially the ones on the belly. The tail kinda wierds it out for me, tho...just doesn't look right up there.

:cheers:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Cliffy B on April 16, 2010, 07:21:23 AM
Neato!  The tail's kinda odd for me too but its still cool.  I know they did that underside camo in real life but does anyone know WHY?  Seems to cancel itself out.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: John Howling Mouse on April 17, 2010, 04:05:37 PM
Love your, er, bottom, Ron.   :o

Looks super cool and incredibly sleek (and I'm not just saying that 'cause she's a T-Tail, either!).

:wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Taiidantomcat on April 20, 2010, 07:24:12 PM
This just got bumped up to "11"  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 21, 2010, 05:59:30 AM
Thanks y'all :thumbsup: Some minor disasters over the last couple o days ( life not models) but I should be back at it tomorrow.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 23, 2010, 03:06:37 PM
In 1942 North American Aviation was approached by the British to build P-40's for the ongoing war against the Axis. Since the US had still not entered the conflict it was decided to build a shadow factory in England. The company was renamed Northumberland Aviaton. During Negotiations and setup North American engineers in collaboration with both SuperMarine and Toolslinger Engine Works of the RoT put forthe the propositon that they could construct a much superior aircraft. The British gov't ,encouraged by both the US and RoT who were also interested in the new design, agreed but stipulated that the design must be ready in 100 days. The result was the Zephyr
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 23, 2010, 03:40:12 PM
Obviously I have started decals :rolleyes:
The Northumberland Zephyr shown is the personal mount of Lt. Ron Fulce ,son of the chief engineer of Toolslinger Engine Works. Already a fully qualified combat pilot for the RoT airforce, Fulce enlisted in the RAF to be able to send in field reports to Northumberland Aviation (and the RoT  gov't) of the performance of the new aircraft.
No 73 Squadron was originally assigned to Malta and then in various locals in Africa and the Middle East. The aircraft were modified in the field and repainted numerous times ,often using captured materials. Reports from the field resulted in many changes to the aircraft including divorced, crossover capable oil coolers, and integral sand filters built in from the factory.
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 23, 2010, 03:56:42 PM
The Zepyrs quickly became the preeminent desert fighter. Their 16 cylinder TEW engine was well cooled with jackets around each cylinder and twin oil coolers . Later models were equipped with 5 bladed props, 1 inch cannon and two additional .60 caliber machine guns on the lower fuselage.
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I have never put my own name on a model :blink:
I figured since this is my first in better than a year I deserved it :wacko: ;D
Tomorrow I will weather and dull cote :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sauragnmon on April 23, 2010, 04:09:14 PM
Ron, you do deserve to have your name on that beautiful beastie.  Seriously, that is awesome work.  Really wicked stuff you have there.  Good to see you back in the fold.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 23, 2010, 04:45:00 PM
Thanks Saur :wub: Some wonderful folk printed me up some nifty decals up a couple years ago and I have never used the ones with my name on it. It's kind of embarrassing  :blink: I guess it's a tribute to my brother modeler who made me  the decals ;D :wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Eddie M. on April 23, 2010, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: Sauragnmon on April 23, 2010, 04:09:14 PM
Ron, you do deserve to have your name on that beautiful beastie.  Seriously, that is awesome work.  Really wicked stuff you have there.  Good to see you back in the fold.

Ditto x2!! ;D
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Sisko on April 23, 2010, 08:02:46 PM

Looks fantastic in all it's glossy goodness :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 24, 2010, 05:45:06 PM
Thank's all y'all :wub:
All dullified and peeled
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Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Taiidantomcat on April 24, 2010, 06:22:43 PM
Bad@$$  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: proditor on April 24, 2010, 09:50:40 PM
BRAVO!!

That is an awesome piece of kit!!  :bow: :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Shasper on April 25, 2010, 07:39:38 AM
This thing is sick . . . I want one :-P

Good job dude!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 25, 2010, 09:09:14 AM
Thanks all Y'all ;D :wub:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Weaver on April 25, 2010, 12:49:36 PM
Excellent job Ron and nice to see you back on form!  :thumbsup:

To be honest I had my doubts about the colour scheme at first, but the gloss followed by the dullcote has just pulled it all together marvellously. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 25, 2010, 01:33:31 PM
Thanks Weaver :thumbsup: I'll try and get some outdoor shots later
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: JP Vieira on April 25, 2010, 02:53:40 PM
Very interesting model :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Scooterman on April 25, 2010, 05:01:15 PM
Feckin' A Bubba!!!
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on April 26, 2010, 06:49:45 AM
Sooooo ,Y'all like it then ;D :lol: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: John Howling Mouse on May 28, 2010, 09:47:26 AM
I have no idea how I missed the completion of this one but I am once again overwhelmed by your work, Ron.  This is truly incredible!   :bow:   :bow:   :bow:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on May 28, 2010, 10:04:56 AM
Thanks my brother :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: dumaniac on May 28, 2010, 11:37:05 PM
Soto - mate - great stuff 0 that red putty is something else - lookin good - cheers Bernie
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on May 29, 2010, 06:05:33 AM
Thanks Bernie :thumbsup: I think I keep them in business ;D
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Roger the Cabin Boy on July 12, 2010, 12:22:00 PM
Just reacquanted myself with this thread. 


:blink: :o :blink: :o :bow: :thumbsup:  Most excellent Spitang.

So I guess that leaves the spare bits to build a Mustfire?  Canard design, :thumbsup: most probably.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: sotoolslinger on July 12, 2010, 06:00:36 PM
My greatest thanks for the Spit :wub: I did terrible things to the spare parts but you never know what I will do with various bits :wacko: ;D