Crazy Horse TF-51D Tamiya Conversion

[jimh]

Here's the latest TF...Flew her for an hour back in 1994, always wanted a model, and thanks to Greg Drawbaugh at Draw Decals...here she is! Labor of love

Jim

 

[fubar57]

Really nice finish on that Jim

 

[Wurger]

I agree.

 

[Airframes]

Beauty !

 

[at6]

Beautiful model.

 

[Airframes]

I forgot to ask Jim, but where did you source the canopy, or did you mould it yourself ?

 

[rochie]

Great build Jim

 

[jimh]

Thanks guys! I appreciate your kind comments. Labor of love for sure. The canopy is my own. I made the master out of Magic Sculpt and bass wood. From that, I made a silicon mold and cast the master(s) out of resin. There are two versions, the "T-28" sized canopy, and the lower profile unit. I made the master the larger canopy so I could sand down the resin copy to match either. I bought a dental vac off eBay and had a go. It works great! So much potential now to do unique parts. I also made the rear canopies for Stars Look Down using the same method. I started an aftermarket business and I have a lot of projects in the que. A replica of Betty Jane with both cockpits, Dago Red, Strega, Voodoo, a Cavalier Mustang with the tip tanks, and maybe, eventually full kits of Tsunami and a 1/24th scale Pitts S-1. It's not a full time job, but if others are interested I can make as many as needed. Thanks again!

Jim

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Jim, and good luck with the "business".

 

[Skyediamonds]

Jim,
I share Airframe's well wishes on your success. I too was fortunate to have Greg Drawbaugh produce Big Beautiful Doll for my 1/15th scale Guillow's P-51. Good service! I look forward to seeing your business take off. Do you have an email or website? Gary

 

[Gnomey]

Good work!

 

[jgreiner]

Good Lord Jim! And to think I struggle modeling P-51's out of the box! I bow to thee!