Thanks Mark for the kind words ! The more little bits that I add the more I'm getting into this project even if it's slow going .
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thegirl
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 01:29 AM UTC
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 01:39 AM UTC
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Did you use two different engines? When you write Q-tips for the plugs, is that your technique of shrinking the plastic tubes? (Have to try that). What are using for the tube the iginition wires come out of? Brass tubing? Looks good.
Nope , only one engine ! Was trying out different settings on the camera with the flash and off . Turned out better with the flash on .
Yes , the plugs are made by shrinking the q-tip tubing same method for doing the turnbuckles . I also do this in 48 scale on my engines as well . The iginition tubing was made form alum tubing with the out side sanded down . Lot's of sanding was needed . I first tried to drill out stock rod but conldn't get the hole center
CaptainA
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 12:12 PM UTC
It is looking good. Wingnuts soon.
What scheme are you going to do.
What scheme are you going to do.
thegirl
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Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 01:27 AM UTC
Thanks Carl 
As mentioned before I'm going with my own persoanl markings of white fuselage with blue strips , silver/grey wings with black bands on the upper . As for the tail unit just not sure on that part yet .
Yes I'm really looking forward to the WNW kit when it gets released in the new year .
As mentioned before I'm going with my own persoanl markings of white fuselage with blue strips , silver/grey wings with black bands on the upper . As for the tail unit just not sure on that part yet .
Yes I'm really looking forward to the WNW kit when it gets released in the new year .
CaptainA
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 09:57 AM UTC
Maybe you can put a big diamond ring on the tailplane. 
You do like diamonds, right?
You do like diamonds, right?
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, December 28, 2009 - 01:46 AM UTC
Come on Carl , what kind of question is that , do I like diamonds ? I love them . Got some for Christmas this year !!!
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Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 06:01 AM UTC
Progress is still being made . Engine is getting it's first layer's of paint so more detail can be added . Smaller cockpit details have been started with adding their detail items . The seat is starting to frustrate the hell out me 
But I.m working on it , slowly .
I have hit a sang in the build though and need some help . In the Windsock Datafile # 7 page 10 in the top view drawing ( middle one ) on the right hand side shows a tank . Is this for oil ? And does anyone have a view of the right side with the skin off ?
Thanks
But I.m working on it , slowly . I have hit a sang in the build though and need some help . In the Windsock Datafile # 7 page 10 in the top view drawing ( middle one ) on the right hand side shows a tank . Is this for oil ? And does anyone have a view of the right side with the skin off ?
Thanks
CaptainA
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Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 11:56 AM UTC
I think it is called the Heisecaffeedinge, it is where the pilot kept his hot coffee. 
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Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 04:21 PM UTC
Looking forward to the next lot of photos Terri. Keep at it with the seat, they are very frustrating but well worth the effort.
Cheers
Des.
Cheers
Des.
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Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 05:42 PM UTC
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Progress is still being made . Engine is getting it's first layer's of paint so more detail can be added . Smaller cockpit details have been started with adding their detail items . The seat is starting to frustrate the hell out me
I have hit a sang in the build though and need some help . In the Windsock Datafile # 7 page 10 in the top view drawing ( middle one ) on the right hand side shows a tank . Is this for oil ? And does anyone have a view of the right side with the skin off ?
Thanks
Snag huh?
Pfalz D.III build
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, January 04, 2010 - 03:30 PM UTC
But Carl , where would the cream and sugar go then ?
Thanks for the support Des
Stephen , I have the same pic and it's a great point of ref's . However the detail which I'm looking for isn't in the pic . The engine has been removed along with other items . Thank you for sharing though and always a joy rereading your past builds . Always pick out something new which I didn't notice before .
Well , I'm off to build me an oil tank !
Thanks for the support Des
Stephen , I have the same pic and it's a great point of ref's . However the detail which I'm looking for isn't in the pic . The engine has been removed along with other items . Thank you for sharing though and always a joy rereading your past builds . Always pick out something new which I didn't notice before .
Well , I'm off to build me an oil tank !
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Posted: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 09:47 AM UTC
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But Carl , where would the cream and sugar go then ?
They drank it black. It was to hard to tear open those little packets of sugar with flying gloves on.
Aren't I the repository for useless information?
Rogga
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Posted: Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 03:25 AM UTC
Really impressive work you have done to this one Terri , looking it this pictures have been a big inspiration restart my one after some misshaps.
Keep on the good work
Rogga
Keep on the good work
Rogga
thegirl
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Posted: Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 02:42 AM UTC
Thanks Roger ! Progress has been at a stand still at the moment . Need some lager plastic rod for some detailing on the switch panels also been suffering with really bad migraines making it hard to focus . I do hope to have some more progress pic up soon .
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Posted: Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 09:43 AM UTC
Migraines are bad. I used to have problems with them. Now, I am no doctor but - Do yourself a favor. If you wake up with a migraine get rid of your pillow. Seriously. If they come on in the day time try wearing sunglasses more often to avoid sunglare. Also get your blood pressure checked sometimes and low dose baby aspirin (81mg) a day with help tremendously. This is what helped me. That and cutting back on (processed) sugar intake. Get better.
thegirl
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Posted: Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 06:36 PM UTC
Thank -you Stephen . I will get some new pillows next week 
Some painting and detailing was accomplished . Still a lot more needs to be done only done about a 1/4 through already .
I will tone down the colour of the taping on the pipes . It doesn't look right to me .
Some painting and detailing was accomplished . Still a lot more needs to be done only done about a 1/4 through already .
I will tone down the colour of the taping on the pipes . It doesn't look right to me .
Mgunns
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Posted: Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 11:56 PM UTC
That engine really looks sweet Terri. What are you using for the tape on the intake?
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 01:38 AM UTC
Thanks Mark , I used tamiya tape cut into thin strips with a thin coat of super glue on the back side to hold them in place .
edoardo
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 04:12 AM UTC
nice work as always Terri,
but why do you have to tape the pipes?
This is something I really don't understand, even if I find that the visual effect of it is very appealing...
ciao
Edo
but why do you have to tape the pipes?
This is something I really don't understand, even if I find that the visual effect of it is very appealing...
ciao
Edo
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 07:14 AM UTC
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Thanks for the comment Edo nice work as always Terri,
but why do you have to tape the pipes?
This is something I really don't understand, even if I find that the visual effect of it is very appealing...
ciao
Edo
You don't have to tape the intakes , but they act as insulation against the colder weather and heat from the engine giving them some protection . If you look at various German aircraft you will see this was done very often , not just on Mercedes motors , but BMW and Astor Hungarian as well .
RAGIII
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM UTC
Terri,
The engine looks great so far! Keep going and posting!
RAGIII
The engine looks great so far! Keep going and posting!
RAGIII
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 04:17 PM UTC
I will do that Rick as soon as new batteries are put into the camera once more !
Some additional items have been installed on the back side of the motor to except the wires from the magneto starter box . Toe straps added to the rudder bar and installed into the airframe .
Pic's coming to a web site near you ...........
Some additional items have been installed on the back side of the motor to except the wires from the magneto starter box . Toe straps added to the rudder bar and installed into the airframe .
Pic's coming to a web site near you ...........
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 08:14 AM UTC
Looks great. I hope the migrains go away Terri. I have only had one in my lifetime. I would not wish them on anybody.
thegirl
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Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 - 02:25 AM UTC
Thanks Carl ! As it turns out it wasn't a migraine after all . Went to the doc last week and he diagnosed me wrong and a week later I was in the hospital with an infection in my jaw bone which did a lot of damage to the roots of my teeth ( eating them away ) now I have to get teeth pulled which really sucks !
I have gotten a few days in with some more details done and will have pic's up over the weekend some time .
I have gotten a few days in with some more details done and will have pic's up over the weekend some time .
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Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 - 03:09 AM UTC
You have some serious progress there girl, yes I `m back from the dead. Just like your work as always
Your´s Larsa
Your´s Larsa
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