Curtiss F-Boat. 1/72 Esoteric vac

[Tim Mixon]

Part 11.  Radiator, Engine details.

My radiator was shaped out of plastic card then I added fine wire mesh to both sides.



Then I added framework and plumbing details:



Here it is installed with some plumbing to the engine. Scratch built throttle and control wiring :





Starting to build the flying control wires and attachments:






Rigging the controls is next.
Thanks for looking in!

[KiwiZac]

Exquisite work Tim, what a gem!!

[WD]

Wow, amazing work!

Warren

[RAGIII]

Simply Stunning Tim! The more I look at the fabric the better it gets! Outstanding work on the Pylon and engine also!
RAGIII

[Dirigible-Al]

This is looking like your best so far Tim.
Alan

[RichieW]

So many details in such a small scale! This is turning into something very special.

Richie

[lone modeller]

What can I add to what has been written? Superb scratch building details in the One True Scale.

Stephen.

[Rookie]

Blimey, that looks darn good Tim!

Cheers,

Willem

[IanB]

I've just caught up on this one and have to agree with everyone else. It's gorgeous, the planking is spectacular, and the engine and rad not far behind!
Happy New Year!

Ian

[FAf]

I'll say like Ian - I've just caught up with this and it's gorgeous!
/Fredrik

[Tim Mixon]

Part 12.

I’ve nearly finished this project. I’m thinking the flat coat dulled down the hull too much. I’m going to paint a gloss coat of Future next weekend. I still have some work to do on a scratch beaching trolly and I’m toying with adding a figure.

Here’s the current status:





This is what I want to depict:



I’ve chopped up an Airfix Hannover observer/ gunner. Added a Revell pilot head and Emhar French infantry arms



Still needs some adjustments and filler putty

Almost there!
Thanks for looking in!

Tim

[KiwiZac]

Simply exquisite work, Tim!

[RichieW]

That is brilliant Tim, the planking still looks excellent but a little glossing with Klear as you intend will really make it pop. The final display idea I can't wait to see. That's a lovely old photo.

Richie

[WD]

Brilliant, superb work, on so many levels.

Warren

[RAGIII]

Expertly bult and Beautifully painted and Rigged!
RAGIII