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Offline jeroen_R90S

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2022, 11:06:10 PM »
That looks really cool!

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2022, 03:20:11 AM »
That looks fantastic Tim, I like that planked look very much.

Richie

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #32 on: December 20, 2022, 05:22:31 AM »
I admit I was skeptical about the planking effect but as soon as the stain was on...beautiful!!
Zac in NZ

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #33 on: December 20, 2022, 09:06:09 AM »
Superb planking effect.

Stephen.

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #34 on: December 20, 2022, 10:59:15 PM »
Great looking planking!

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #35 on: December 21, 2022, 12:51:09 AM »
The wings look terrific but WOW that fuselage / Hull !! Your technique is outstanding!
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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #36 on: December 24, 2022, 12:37:47 AM »
Part 9.

Slowly moving ahead with this build.  I added the wing floats to the lower wing.
I had to fill in the center area at the wing attachment with putty. The two brass pins are standoffs for the wooden skid that goes over the float. 



Next I added the lower wing bracing bars to the fuselage/ hull



You can see I added the entire tail section as well. Forgot to document this part



The rudder gets brass rod attachments as well. I think it’s unique how the bottom part of the rudder is wooden. The tail fins are too narrow to add brass attachments. I’ve already knocked them off twice !



Here’s the overall look of the aircraft. Next I’ll start the engine and it’s mount.





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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #37 on: December 24, 2022, 05:32:17 AM »
In a word, Beautiful! This is really taking shape and looks Stunning!
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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #38 on: December 24, 2022, 06:28:35 AM »
In a word, Beautiful! This is really taking shape and looks Stunning!
RAGIII

Thank you RAGIII. This is one I have wanted to build for a long time now. 

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #39 on: December 24, 2022, 06:41:19 AM »
Superb Tim, I like that planking more every time I see it and I was impressed at the first viewing.

Richie

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #40 on: December 24, 2022, 08:54:42 AM »
Looking ever more impressive with each update. I do like small flying boats.

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #41 on: December 25, 2022, 04:04:05 AM »
Part 10.  Engine

My focus is now on the propulsion system for my little flying  boat.  I chose not to use the metal engine included with the kit. Instead I’ll use a resin one by Ardpol.  First thing is the engine support. Scratch built from brass strip and rod.  This is held together with CA glue





One coat of Tamiya flat aluminum on the engine to see more detail.



The exhaust piping is brass tube. These are probably longer than the real deal but it’s ok by my standards



Engine was enhanced with some piping and plastic do dads. I’m starting to shape out a radiator.  I’ll add the rest of the plumbing and fuel lines after the radiator is completed.



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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #42 on: December 25, 2022, 08:22:24 AM »
Thank you for posting, Tim - she is looking utterly amazing! After lusting for one of these since childhood your build is giving me a lot of joy.

This video is why I'm so fond of them: https://youtu.be/gd07jkkuwwQ
Zac in NZ

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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #43 on: December 26, 2022, 12:50:14 AM »
Excellent as always Tim.
If you're as impatient as I am, I found I can get a similar wood effect by cutting Vallejo Mahogany red with some future and layering on the streaked wood.
The hair dryer is our friend.....
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Re: Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac
« Reply #44 on: December 26, 2022, 02:57:35 AM »
Superb Tim, so much skill and imagination going into a very special model.

Happy Christmas
Richie