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Title: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on July 29, 2015, 08:00:55 AM: Hello everyone, it occurs to me that the best way to get WNW to produce a Canuck, is to scratch-build one first. While not up to Des's level, I'm going for it. My approach is to make what I can with brass and aluminum for strength. This fore ward fuselage is not completely accurate because it's not going to show. The main structure will be skinned with .005" Evergreen, while engine bay panels will get the brass shim treatment. All the struts will be resin-cast with wire centers. I will do only the top end of the OX-5 because the rest won't be visible. I'll be using those beautiful wire wheels from UMM, Gaspatch turnbuckles, and I know it's not accurate, but I really want to use those wicker seats. The Canuck was a different bird from the "Jenny", so I'll pointing out the differences as the build progresses. Thanks for looking. Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on July 29, 2015, 08:08:45 AM: You have made an excellent start on this build Pietro, the JN-4 is a lovely looking aeroplane.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on July 29, 2015, 08:31:03 AM: Des, I can't thank you enough for all your help! WOW two Blue Angels just flew above my trees!! I think they're practicing for Sea Fair next weekend, but they have to come clear out here over the peninsula to get turned around. I guess they can't as sharply as a bi-plane. Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on July 29, 2015, 08:34:54 AM: Not a problem at all Pietro, the more you post the easier it will become.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on July 29, 2015, 08:51:03 AM: Stunning beginning, Pietro.
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: GAJouette on July 29, 2015, 09:48:59 AM: Pietro,
Wow am I ever looking forward to seeing more of this beauty my friend. An excellent debut of yet another Outstanding scratchbuilt project. Man o' man I'm impressed with your project output,how do find the time?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on July 29, 2015, 11:41:57 AM: Hello Martin & Gregory, I'm RETIRED. Thank you both for your kind words. Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: KitRookie37 on July 29, 2015, 03:40:07 PM: Hello gentlemen and ladies
Excellent, I follow. ;)
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Ernie on July 29, 2015, 05:59:08 PM: Great start on the Canuck, Pietro! I am looking forward to
following along with your build. Nice work!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on July 29, 2015, 11:10:42 PM: An OUTSTANDING beginning to what I am sure will be another beautiful scratch built Model!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2015, 01:46:02 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on July 29, 2015, 11:10:42 PM
An OUTSTANDING beginning to what I am sure will be another beautiful scratch built Model!
RAGIII
My amigo too the words right outa my mouth! ...er...fingers.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on July 30, 2015, 04:24:41 AM: Hello everyone, here's a few more in-progress shots. The turtle deck, removable on the real one, is .005" styrene scribed on one side to create the stringer effect. I've started on the floor board and seat frame. The little OX-5 will have fully detailed top end but nothing else. Thanks for looking. Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on July 30, 2015, 05:32:23 AM: Wow, exellent work Pietro.
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 07:37:54 AM: Oh, I love this...!!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on July 30, 2015, 08:01:38 AM: Incredible work Pietro! Your fuselage and engine are beautiful! Well done!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2015, 08:34:54 AM: Outstanding work all around, Pietro!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: KiwiZac on July 30, 2015, 09:26:12 AM: Beautiful work, Pietro! I like the Standards and Jennies and this is shaping up to be a fantastic model. Following with much interest!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 30, 2015, 05:56:43 PM: very nice pietro, i like he way you framed out the fuselage.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on July 31, 2015, 05:28:32 AM: Just great work Pietro, modelling at it's finest level. This is looking like a spectacularly fine Scratch Build and it's just started! I'll be checking in on a very regular basis.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Ernie on July 31, 2015, 10:06:48 PM: Really nice work, Pietro! Good start on the engine. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Michael Scarborough on July 31, 2015, 10:45:06 PM: Very exciting to see another scratch build coming together and so quickly!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on July 31, 2015, 11:07:06 PM: Lovely work on the fuselage and the engine Pietro, you are creating another masterpiece and doing it very quickly.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 01, 2015, 02:16:52 AM: loving the build but shouldnt this be under "scratch" builds instead of normal "under constuction" it deserves to be in the hallowed halls of the other masterpiece scratch builds imho
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 01, 2015, 04:39:13 AM: Thank you all for your kind words. I'll post some more in-progress shots this afternoon.

Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 01, 2015, 08:59:46 AM: Hello everyone, some more progress from this morning: (The Blue Angels are still blasting over my trees) I know they're not correct, but I'm really leaning toward those Barracuda seats. Will finish up the control stick(s) and rudder bars with hook ups tonight. Thanks for looking. Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: GAJouette on August 01, 2015, 09:29:32 AM: Pietro,
Outstanding update my friend.The Barracuda seats look great .I'd be inclined to go with them as well.Keep up the awesome progress. She's beginning to have the looks of a real winner.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

PS: Where did you find drawings of the OX-5 engine?
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on August 01, 2015, 11:19:42 AM: Man, you just don't stop, Pietro! Another amazing build coming together quite fast. I can't wait to see what you do next.

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on August 01, 2015, 07:20:34 PM: Incredible work...and so quickly done! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on August 01, 2015, 11:36:16 PM: Stunning work to your work, Pietro.
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on August 02, 2015, 12:23:29 AM: Very nice touch with the Barracuda seats, Pietro, I wouldn't be able to resist them either. Looking like truly a "one of a kind" Build, this is going to be a very unique production!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 02, 2015, 06:27:09 AM: shes looking very good.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 02, 2015, 06:46:06 AM: Thank you, Gregory. I googled "curtiss OX-5" and found all kinds of images, drawings and manuals.
Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 05, 2015, 09:18:35 AM: Hello everyone, 'had a great weekend, but not much modeling. We took our motorcycles over to the Olympic Peninsula. Barbara rides too; she has her own Honda Shadow. Back on earth, I did some more test fitting and dry fitting on the Canuck. Thanks for looking.
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on August 05, 2015, 09:55:15 AM: Super fine!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on August 05, 2015, 10:09:24 AM: Taking shape beautifully Pietro, the Barracuda seats look excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on August 05, 2015, 11:10:46 AM: Outstanding work as we are coming to expect from your bench!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 05, 2015, 01:46:42 PM: very nice work pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: UFAG on August 05, 2015, 06:02:43 PM: Thumbs up...
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Thumbs up on August 05, 2015, 06:48:48 PM: Yep,thumbs up!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on August 05, 2015, 07:05:20 PM: 3 thumbs up! I know you've heard it before, but those Barracuda seats look amazing!

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on August 06, 2015, 04:53:46 AM: Very great work, Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Ernie on August 06, 2015, 09:04:24 PM: Very nice, Pietro. The seats look great!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 10, 2015, 07:40:04 PM: Hello everyone, here's some shots of a little more progress on the Canuck. Thanks for looking.
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on August 10, 2015, 07:45:54 PM: Looking better and better with each update Pietro, this is turning into another of your gems.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on August 10, 2015, 11:07:44 PM: Excellent progress! Just brilliant work all around. The instrument panels are terrific and really help to bring the cockpit to life!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on August 10, 2015, 11:08:53 PM: Like Des, Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on August 11, 2015, 12:12:12 AM: Great update Pietro, the cockpit detailing is outstanding, this is really looking spectacular. :o
Should Wingnut Wings decide to release one they'll do well to check out your efforts and details here, incredible Scratch Build!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on August 11, 2015, 04:36:16 AM: Phenomenal work as usual, Pietro! Another masterpiece in the making.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: KitRookie37 on August 11, 2015, 04:43:43 AM: Hello gentlemen and ladies,
It will be great !!!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 11, 2015, 04:55:14 AM: Again, such comments from you guys is most gratifying. Thank you very much.

Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 11, 2015, 10:15:53 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on August 10, 2015, 11:07:44 PM
Excellent progress! Just brilliant work all around. The instrument panels are terrific and really help to bring the cockpit to life!
RAGIII

Dittos,

Ed Amigo #3
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: stefanbuss on August 12, 2015, 06:28:12 PM: Quote
it occurs to me that the best way to get WNW to produce a Canuck, is to scratch-build one first

Agreed. Could you please speed up a bit, just to hurry the guys at WNW? 8)
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 13, 2015, 03:55:58 AM: really fantastic workmanship pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: UFAG on August 15, 2015, 01:30:55 PM: Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on August 13, 2015, 03:55:58 AM
really fantastic workmanship pietro
Idem dito..
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 18, 2015, 02:58:18 PM: hello everyone and Thank You all for your kind words of encouragement! Here's some more in progress (slow) shots of the Canuck. I've made RTV molds of WNW RE-8 wings, which will be beaten into submission until they (the resulting castings) resemble Canuck wing sections. I'm having issues with my brass reinforcing wire in the castings. Will post pictures after success. Thank you for looking. Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on August 18, 2015, 03:46:08 PM: Wow, what a great update, your model is looking excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on August 18, 2015, 10:01:40 PM: Fantastic update, Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on August 19, 2015, 01:24:52 AM: Extraordinary work, Pietro! Can't wait to see those wings.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on August 19, 2015, 10:55:01 PM: Gorgeous work and it amazes me how quickly you achieve these results!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: GAJouette on August 19, 2015, 11:05:24 PM: Pietro,
Outstanding update my friend. She's coming along beautifully. Can hardly while to see what's next.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pepperman42 on August 21, 2015, 09:06:12 AM: Just catching up. Excellent work!!!!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 23, 2015, 06:35:51 PM: Steve, thank you for your kind comment. Here's some more in (slow) progress shots of the Canuck. I'm starting to formulate more construction solutions. 'Still messing with my wing castings.

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Thank you very much for looking.
Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on August 24, 2015, 12:21:08 AM: " Thank you very much for looking."

Not at all, Pietro, Thank You for sharing such a beautiful project, it's a pleasure to follow your progress!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on August 24, 2015, 02:38:19 AM: Stunning work Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Ronkootje on August 25, 2015, 07:27:52 AM: What is the problem with the wing castings if i my ask? Maby i can help you....

Regards Ron
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on August 25, 2015, 08:27:05 AM: Gorgeous! Really looking like a Canuck now.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on August 25, 2015, 09:02:25 AM: Thank you, Bud

Ron, thank you for your offer. The problem was adhesion. Now if I thoroughly clean the brass wire of oxidation and finger oils, I'm having better success.

Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on August 26, 2015, 08:27:40 AM: Better and better with each update! Like Bud said it is really looking like a Canuck!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: LukasTheLight on August 31, 2015, 04:50:54 AM: Hello Pietro!!!

You are doing fantastic job!!!! Great to see her coming along so nicely ;)

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on August 31, 2015, 09:49:38 AM: You are doing a fantastic job Pietro, looking forward to seeing the next step.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: KiwiZac on August 31, 2015, 10:00:17 AM: Beautiful. Inspiring. I honestly don't know what else to say!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on September 03, 2015, 07:06:52 PM: Hello Everyone. Please let me thank you all for your kind and generous comments. Here are some shots of my progress(?) on the Canuck so far. These are casting made from the WNW Re8 wings which I then cut up and modified (the castings not the RE8). Note that the Canuck didn't utilize the cut-outs on the upper or lower wings. I will next spray them with Tamiya Racing White which provides a nice glossy light beige for the Aviattic fabric treatment. The strut grove, as Barbara calls them, are resin casting with a wire center. The cockpit "cover" is .005" aluminum with UMM USA lead wire and Micro Mark rivet decals. Thanks, again for looking.
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on September 03, 2015, 07:52:13 PM: Very superb work.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on September 03, 2015, 08:16:30 PM: Exceptional work on the wings Pietro and the cockpit coaming looks superb.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: stefanbuss on September 03, 2015, 08:24:01 PM: The cockpit cover is really really nice.

S.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: uncletony on September 03, 2015, 08:26:36 PM: Brilliant!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: rhallinger on September 03, 2015, 11:52:39 PM: Beautiful work Pietro! Your resin castings of wings and struts look perfect, and you are obviously very skilled and experienced in that medium. Any chance we can persuade you to do a tutorial on the Forum tio explain the materials and techniques you use to achieve such fine results? A how-to guide for the rest of us! Pretty please?!! ;D ;)

Regards,

Bob

ps: If Ron or someone else has already done this, please forgive me. However, in my view (and in my case) the more instruction we (I) get the better! ;)
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on September 03, 2015, 11:55:43 PM: Beautiful work, Pietro, this exceptional Build is a pleasure to follow. lots of inspiration to be found here! :)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Michael Scarborough on September 04, 2015, 12:21:18 AM: Quote from: rhallinger on September 03, 2015, 11:52:39 PM
Beautiful work Pietro! Your resin castings of wings and struts look perfect, and you are obviously very skilled and experienced in that medium. Any chance we can persuade you to do a tutorial on the Forum tio explain the materials and techniques you use to achieve such fine results? A how-to guide for the rest of us! Pretty please?!! ;D ;)

Regards,

Bob

ps: If Ron or someone else has already done this, please forgive me. However, in my view (and in my case) the more instruction we (I) get the better! ;)

I second Bob's motion! Bo delivered some great casting info with the Albatros (I think) but I would especially like to know about casting wings and flatter objects.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on September 04, 2015, 02:05:52 AM: Amazing scratch building, Pietro! You are a master!

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ermeio on September 04, 2015, 07:23:32 AM: Excellent wings, Pietro!
This model is turning out phabolous!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Beto on September 04, 2015, 09:54:54 AM: Quote from: rhallinger on September 03, 2015, 11:52:39 PM
Beautiful work Pietro! Your resin castings of wings and struts look perfect, and you are obviously very skilled and experienced in that medium. Any chance we can persuade you to do a tutorial on the Forum to explain the materials and techniques you use to achieve such fine results? A how-to guide for the rest of us! Pretty please?!! ;D ;)

+1!!!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on September 04, 2015, 10:22:05 AM: Just astonishing work Pietro! Beautiful!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: KiwiZac on September 09, 2015, 07:44:13 AM: "Beautiful" is what I think with each new set of photos, Pietro. Beautiful work! It really does look like the real thing, but in miniature.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on September 29, 2015, 02:29:21 PM: Hello everyone, it's been a little crazy around here making preparations for Barbara's Dad's 98th birthday. I wish you could all meet Harold(I love him), He was a motorized Army Scout during WW 2 riding Harley WLAs. Here's a few shots of progress(glacial) on the Canuck project. The temporary paper hood is for a pattern for an aluminum hood and, also, to help me determine how engine detail to omit. Thanks for looking.
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on September 29, 2015, 11:06:17 PM: I can see you are another Modeler that I will run out of superlatives for! Brilliant work !
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pepperman42 on September 29, 2015, 11:53:41 PM: Great update. Looks amazing!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on September 30, 2015, 01:42:59 AM: Wow, Pietro! Just...WOW!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on September 30, 2015, 02:11:55 AM: Pietro it is exellent !!!
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on September 30, 2015, 02:49:33 AM: Awesome work Pietro!! But we've come to expect nothing less from you! :)

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ermeio on October 01, 2015, 04:58:47 AM: Excellent as ever Pietro!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2015, 06:21:52 AM: indeed..brilliant
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on November 05, 2015, 03:01:37 PM: Hello, everyone! I have to apologize to you all for my absence. It seems that 1:1 scale adult things sometimes rear their ugly heads and demand our attention. The drama with Barbara's Dad continues.
Here are some more in progress shots of the Canuck Project. My intention is not to build any more engine detail that isn't visible with the hoods on. Each cylinder head comprises two TAURUS valve springs, one TAURUS spark plug, GRANDTLINE HO queen post, photo-etch letter "H" and a PART kitchen spoon handle for the rocker arm itself. This completely complies with mantra: Cheap & Easy every time. Also shown are the patterns for the main hood, and the radiator to be formed from brass. Thank you all very much for looking.
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on November 05, 2015, 03:08:47 PM: Great to see you back on with this build Pietro, the engine is looking really special as is the rest of the model.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 05, 2015, 04:46:46 PM: very nice looking jenny
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Gisbod on November 05, 2015, 05:54:06 PM: That's lovely Pietro...

I'm always in awe of the scratch-builders!

Guy
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on November 05, 2015, 06:41:13 PM: Thank you guys for your kind words. Now, Des, let's get back to that Dufaux 4, shall we?

Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: PrzemoL on November 05, 2015, 07:36:48 PM: Now, this is a real modelling. Fantastic work, Pietro!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: uncletony on November 05, 2015, 09:02:09 PM: Engine top end is great!
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on November 05, 2015, 11:53:34 PM: Pietro,
I missed your end Sept. update, nice to see this one "back in the lights". Great work all round, the engine work is superb and overall this is a very impressive Build, keep it coming. Best wishes to Barbara's Dad as well, sounds like he's quite a character with just "a mere modicum of life experience"! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on November 06, 2015, 09:01:00 AM: Beautiful!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Michael Scarborough on November 06, 2015, 12:01:52 PM: Looking great, Pietro!

Best wishes with the drama.....you wouldn't want life to be boring, anyway.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 06, 2015, 12:12:16 PM: Nice to see you back on this one, Pietro. I always enjoy your builds!

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on November 07, 2015, 01:39:24 AM: Very beautiful Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on November 07, 2015, 03:23:40 AM: Outstanding work on the engine, Pietro! My eye is drawn to the top wing center section. It looks so real.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: spartacus2000 on November 08, 2015, 07:01:13 AM: Excellent what else?
Marco
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Oeli on November 08, 2015, 09:36:57 PM: Hi,

and wow, i see this post the first time.
This is a very good work und would be an excellent Modell! :D

Kindly regards
Jörg
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on November 14, 2015, 04:40:06 PM: Hello Everyone! Here are shots of my radiator shell and upper engine hood for the Canuck Project. Thank you for looking and for all your recent kind comments.
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 14, 2015, 05:46:52 PM: mighy fine looking build
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on November 14, 2015, 06:14:04 PM: Superb workmanship on the radiator.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: uncletony on November 14, 2015, 11:22:19 PM: Love it. The radiator is superb.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 15, 2015, 03:21:05 AM: Nice progress, Pietro. The radiator looks great. I have a question. Why isn't this in the Scratch builds section?

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on November 15, 2015, 03:31:34 AM: Very great work Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on November 15, 2015, 06:34:42 AM: Thank all of you for the positive comments.

George- It's under construction, that's why.

Thanks again.
Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: coyotemagic on November 15, 2015, 06:49:45 AM: Spectacular work on the cowling and radiator, Pietro!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 15, 2015, 09:06:34 AM: Quote from: pietro on November 15, 2015, 06:34:42 AM

George- It's under construction, that's why.

Thanks again.
Pietro

I guess it can fit in either category, but I think the scratch build section isn't only for finished models. Des often has his full build reports there. But, not a problem! As long as we get to see what you're working on! :)

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on November 18, 2015, 12:36:02 AM: Continuing to be one of the finest scratch building projects I have seen to date!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Alexis on November 19, 2015, 01:37:19 AM: Beautiful work so far :)

Terri
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on November 19, 2015, 10:25:05 AM: Thank you all so much! I am constantly overwhelmed by the words of encouragement from this group of masters.
Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on November 21, 2015, 08:49:49 PM: Hello everyone! Here's some more shots of the Canuck Project. Progress has been slow due to the craziness around here.
Thank you all for looking'
Pietro

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Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: lcarroll on November 21, 2015, 11:48:41 PM: This just gets better with every update, Pietro. Lovely work, great detail, and just classic modelling all the way. This is going to be a spectacular model once completed, keep up your terrific work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: RAGIII on November 22, 2015, 12:10:47 AM: Superb , Brilliant, Impressive, Gorgeous.......
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: radio on November 22, 2015, 12:12:45 AM: Outstanding update Pietro.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 22, 2015, 02:51:17 AM: Beautiful, Pietro!

George
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: ermeio on November 22, 2015, 09:14:09 PM: it is a great scratchbuilt, as ever, Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pepperman42 on November 24, 2015, 04:27:26 AM: Beautiful work!!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on January 23, 2016, 06:48:23 AM: Hello everyone, I just want to apologize to the forum for lack of updates. There simply isn't that much progress. The rib tapes decaling is quite tedious and I am taking a very labor intensive to create my louvered hood panels. But, finally, to be completely honest, I started work on a 1/12 lotus 49, that a friend gave me. The old Tamiya kit was basically a motorized toy with greatly simplified suspension and compromised details. So, you see, I have no choice but to give it the full Gerald Wingrove treatment! I will try to post some more Canuck pictures soon.
Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: Des on January 23, 2016, 07:13:32 AM: Not a problem at all Pietro, I think we all have distractions which take us away from or WW1 modeling, but I'm sure when you get back to the Curtiss JN-4 we will all be in for a real treat.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: uncletony on January 23, 2016, 07:27:05 AM: Quote from: pietro on January 23, 2016, 06:48:23 AM
So, you see, I have no choice but to give it the full Gerald Wingrove treatment!
Pietro

Ah, Gerald Wingrove, my childhood hero 8)

please be sure to post some links or pics of your Lotus build...
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: pietro on January 24, 2016, 05:49:56 AM: Bo, Des, thank you for your kind words. One of the greatest strengths of this Forum is the support and encouragement of the members for each other.
Pietro
Title: Re: 1/32 Curtiss JN-4 Canuck
Post by: WarrenD on January 24, 2016, 09:15:54 AM: Beautiful work Pietro!

Warren