1/72 Boeing XF8B-1 - Carrier Aircraft GB

• Oct 26, 2012

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Hmmm...not as big as I would have thought.

(That's what she said...)

 

• Oct 27, 2012

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Aw man....

 

• Oct 27, 2012

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Capt. Vick said:

Hmmm...not as big as I would have thought.

(That's what she said...)

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May I point out that 'penis size' comments are becoming a common occurrence with you, Capt.?

 

• Oct 27, 2012

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Nice work so far!

 

• Oct 27, 2012

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The wing and tail surfaces are really quite large and the torque on the engine would have required quite a bit of rudder on lift-off.

 

• Oct 27, 2012

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I always thought Aircraft were women :S
anyway
Yeah shes big...shes... A...."Whole Lot of Rosie!"

Looking good so far

 

• Oct 28, 2012

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Aircraft are not women - they don't answer back, and, generally, you can trust them !!!

 

• Oct 28, 2012

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Nice start Mike.

 

• Oct 28, 2012

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A-men Terry..........

The fuselage sure looks short to the wing length....
Interesting bird, interesting build....

 

• Oct 28, 2012

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• Oct 28, 2012

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Heheheheh... Okay, I'm sooooorrry.

But you asked for it man!

XF8 wingspan 54' and 13,500lbs empty. P-51 wingspan 43' and 7,600lbs.

I would say that is quite significant for a single engine "fighter/bomber".

 

• Oct 28, 2012

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It's all good Matt, my brother!

 

• Oct 28, 2012

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• Nov 11, 2012

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Quick update

Finally got around to painting the interior, so hopefully I will be able to get the fuselage glued together and make some progress.
Photo etched rudder pedals were a bit fiddly, kept thinking I would break or drop them can't wait to play with the seat harness
started cleaning up the engine cowling, removed the excess casting resin and opened up the front of the cowling.

 

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• Nov 11, 2012

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Wait! You forgot the cockpit!...
Oh, never mind, Test fitting. Looks great!

 

• Nov 11, 2012

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It's getting there, good stuff.

 

• Nov 11, 2012

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• Nov 11, 2012

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Wow the cockpit is tiny very cool

 

• Nov 12, 2012

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Looks good Michael and the more you use PE so you find ways to make it work and fit easier.

 

• Nov 12, 2012

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Good to see you back on it!