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Offline RAGIII

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2014, 11:25:11 AM »
Dan,
I am still amazed at how quickly you can make these difficult projects look beautiful!
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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2014, 06:35:28 PM »
This fuselage looks like some beast from the seas  :D However it looks great how you build it so far. No doubt for the final result.
The process meters...  therefore so much models are stuck between start and finish

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2014, 07:46:02 AM »
All,

There is a point where these guys just start falling together and I started to hit that spot.  The bottom wing went on with some brass and drilling and the tails were next.  I still need to do some spot filling but this elegant beast is really coming along.



I want to start the top wing mount and the engine area soon.  Really an enjoyable and satisfying build so far.

Thanks for looking...Dan

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2014, 08:04:02 AM »
Great progress
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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2014, 02:34:12 PM »
All,

I got a bit more done on this little guy.  I started making a new Hiero 230hp engine that started out as cylinders and the top half of the crank case from a Roden Benz engine.  Since the mags are in the center and not on the end, they were placed there and the cylinders split so the mags would fit.  I then made a new bottom half of the crank case to look more like my references.  I have also started detailing some exhaust and radiator parts and there is more to go...but it's a start.

I then started the trapeze engine mount and got this far.  The engine is just perched there...it's crooked etc. since it's not glued in but you get the idea.  Looks pretty cool, I reckon.




Moving right along.  Thanks for looking.  :D :D

Dan

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #20 on: October 01, 2014, 03:03:55 PM »
That is looking really cool Dan, I love the look of the early flying boats and their high mounted engines, this is turning into a very nice looking model.

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2014, 09:27:04 PM »
Amazing work on a really interesting project, Dan.  She is really
starting to look the business now. :D

Cheers,
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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #22 on: October 01, 2014, 09:41:04 PM »
This build hits my soft spot - WW1 flying boats... Lovely progress so far.
I am sorry, I cannot help you with the references, if it was a Lohner it would be a different story.
Anyway, I would follow what Bo wrote - your educated guess is as right as any other option.
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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2014, 01:57:08 PM »
All,

Still more done tonight.  I put some stub exhausts on and added some spark plug wires...a necessity since the engine is out there in the breeze.  They are not perfect, but will look ok in person.



I also cemented the engine onto the mount as it lets me detail the engine without my fingers destroying it!  Looking pretty nice and straight. 



I also added some more radiator tubing as well as elevators and elevator horns.  I still have some detailing on the engine to go, but it's close.  I'll start rigging the engine mount tomorrow!   :P

Thanks for looking...Dan

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2014, 03:51:07 PM »
damn nice dan, really enjoying the build

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2014, 07:46:09 PM »
Outstanding work Dan! Lovely engine. The whole thing is coming together well!
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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #26 on: October 03, 2014, 09:21:25 PM »
She is really starting to come together Dan , looking forward on the next up-date  :)





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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #27 on: October 04, 2014, 12:39:47 AM »
Thanks Terri, Rick and Scott... :D

I really want to get it moving this weekend and do some red/white painting to brighten things up!

Stay tuned....Dan

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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #28 on: October 04, 2014, 02:18:52 AM »
Exceptional work on the engine, Dan, especially considering it's size.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Phonix Type "A" Flying Boat (1/72nd Joystick)
« Reply #29 on: October 04, 2014, 10:48:12 AM »
She's looking great Dan, looking forward to more!

Ian