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[Chuckt5]

Just incredible!

[Richtrad]

This is just nuts! I can't imagine the knowledge, skill and time required to CAD this all out. Stunning result.

[NigelR]

I just hope I have the skills to build this.....

[uncletony]

Starting over from the top, with production parts. Lower end first.

[uncletony]

Pistons assembled to connecting rods...

[PrzemoL]

Absolutely spectacular!

[uncletony]

Thanks Przemo!

A few more for today, as I work on closing up the crankcase...

[FAf]

Crazy details! I can appreciate the satisfaction of creating and assembling everything. It's a bit like painting and detailing things that you know won't be seen once the fuselage is closed up, only on a whole other level.
/Fredrik

[NigelR]

 

[Tim Mixon]

Wow!  Just add gas and oil and it?s ready for ignition. 

[Europapete]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but the crankcase interior is painted in
 the characteristic  yellowish oil stained aluminium colour.
Awesome work as always, must save up for one.
Regards, Pete in RI

[uncletony]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but the crankcase interior is painted in
 the characteristic  yellowish oil stained aluminium colour.

[uncletony]

Small update, got the cylinders painted. They are painted with a mix of 50:50 Tamiya Neutral Gray/ German Grey, which is quite light in terms of value, but allows the subsequent dark wash to pick up the details. Exhaust flanges masked and sprayed with Alclad Aluminum.

[gedmundson]

I'm amazed and flabbergasted at the level of detail here.

[uncletony]

Thanks Gary...

I decided I wasn't completely happy with how the finish on the reciprocating parts came out, so I redid the pistons, con-rods and crankshaft. I think this result is a little better...