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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #105 on: November 09, 2014, 03:59:35 AM »
An extradonary engine Des.
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #106 on: November 09, 2014, 04:59:48 AM »
I hear roaring Des :)
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #107 on: November 09, 2014, 09:56:53 AM »
What can I add but another LIKE THE REAL THING! Beautiful craftsmanship!
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #108 on: November 10, 2014, 07:04:25 AM »
Des,

I can only add to what others have already said - superb engine work.

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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #109 on: November 10, 2014, 07:10:49 PM »
My many thanks to Terri, Bud, Alain, Ernie, LM, Martin, Ozkan, Rick and Dave for all your very nice comments, they are much appreciated.

I have added all the rocker assemblies, valve springs and the push rods (only one per cylinder?), the spark plugs have also been added. The engine has build has been quite time consuming but is getting close to being finished.

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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #110 on: November 10, 2014, 07:35:58 PM »
Very impressive Des, looks perfect. Bet you are enjoying all the details?  ;)

Quality work
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #111 on: November 10, 2014, 08:35:07 PM »
WOW, I just don't really know what to say, keep up the good work!
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #112 on: November 10, 2014, 11:11:42 PM »
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Bet you are enjoying all the details?  ;)

Quality work

If he isn't, I know I am!   :o

Superb!!

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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #113 on: November 11, 2014, 12:37:45 AM »
Outstanding once again. We're going to have to come up with some new words if you keep this up Des!

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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #114 on: November 11, 2014, 02:21:12 AM »
Your detail work is truly astonishing.  No offense to Lukasz, but this engine surpasses anything I've ever seen from any of the aftermarket folks.
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #115 on: November 11, 2014, 02:27:33 AM »
Fantastic work Des.
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #116 on: November 11, 2014, 03:15:00 AM »
That engine, Sir, is a wonderful model all on its own. I looks like you could fire it up and a model aloft with it....

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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #117 on: November 11, 2014, 07:16:24 AM »
I really appreciate all the wonderful comments, many thanks to Jamo, Sasho, Bo, Bob, Ian, Bud, Martin and Old Man for taking the time to view my progress photos.

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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #118 on: November 11, 2014, 03:16:54 PM »
And I thought it looked Stunning in the last update!
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Re: Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
« Reply #119 on: November 11, 2014, 03:59:18 PM »
This is trully a fantastic piece of modelling, your skills are really admirable, Des!

Cheers.

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