Dufaux 4 in 1:32 scale

[ermeio]

I am back from a hard day, but the view of that engine saved the day.
It is marvellous.
Also the frame is giving shape to the model

[Des]

Sasho, Przemol and Ermeio, thanks you very much for your kind comments, they are much appreciated.

Des.

[Des]

Thanks Bo for your much appreciated comments, your magnetos came to the rescue again.

Des.

[Paperquest]

Des, your work is really unbelievable, but yet there it is.
I was just curious, other than it looks really great, why did you use aluminum for the block rather than styrene?
Again, just curious.

Mack

[Des]

Thank you Mack for your kind comments. I use aluminium for the crank cases simply because I like working with metal, it polishes up very nice which makes it look lke the real thing, no painting required. It also adds a little weight to the model which helps to keep the model balanced. CA (super glue) bonds very well to aluminium so attaching accessories are no problem. At the moment I am working on the eight cylinders, these are being made from 3/16" brass rod and will require a lot of filing and sanding, all very time consuming but very rewarding. I have a small clock makers lathe which comes in very handy.

Des.

[Alexis]

Looking good Des 




Terri

[Des]

Thanks Terri, your comments are always much appreciated.

Des.

[LukasTheLight]

Hi Des!!!

Sorry for being late to this party but Im still catching up with what's going on in each section... back to your build - another stunning looking aircraft and your skills are still better and better!!! Cant wait for next progress

Cheerio
Lukas

[ALBATROS1234]

hello des, i am guessing the build has stalled a bit. i hope all is well and that something trivial has kept you from your dufaux. looking forward to a new update.

[Des]

Thanks Scott for your post.  The build has stalled for the time being due to various reasons. First off sourcing the correct size material has proven difficult but I am on top of that now, secondly life has been throwing me some issues lately which needed my concentrated attention, and thirdly my right shoulder has been giving me curry lately, I had a cortisone injection last week so hopefully this week it will kick in and give me some relief. Apart from all that, life is good 

Des.

[Old Man]

Hope everything straightens out, Sir.

That engine is a little gem so far.

[ALBATROS1234]

i hope sky clears up for you.

[ondra]

All the best for you, Des!

[Ernie]

All the best for you, Des!

Me too Des...I hope everything is back to "normal" soon, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

[coyotemagic]

Hope you're back in fighting form soon, mate!
Cheers,
Bud