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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #30 on: June 13, 2011, 10:05:07 AM »
One-man-group-build - my man  :-ok
These tips for fuselage tank and bulkhead will be feasible for my next 3-in-1 project, P-40 B/E/N, when it comes to the line :-flo
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2011, 06:21:42 PM »
Quote from: Profa on June 13, 2011, 10:05:07 AM
One-man-group-build - my man  :-ok
These tips for fuselage tank and bulkhead will be feasible for my next 3-in-1 project, P-40 B/E/N, when it comes to the line :-flo

I really didn't think I was going to have time to work on this GB, either! We can just keep the flexibility and anyone can contribute to all the GBs whenever they wish as far as I'm concerned.

Check your references carefully on that aft bulkhead, Profa. I don't know if/when Curtiss started to put a cover over the oval opening between the cockpit and aft fuselage. I did only research on the P-36 and very early P-40s.
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2011, 06:58:45 PM »
I like your scratchbuild Scott.I look so good!So many tiny details. :-clap :-clap
You definitely have production line! :)) It's cool! :-cool
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2011, 07:20:53 PM »
Quote from: Sall on June 13, 2011, 06:58:45 PM

You definitely have production line!

The two P-40s are reboxed and back on the "to-do" shelf....... ;)

I'm not too much in the mood for modeling today as we found out that the B-17 Liberty Belle has burned out in a field in Illinois. Thank God no serious injuries to anyone aboard. As many of you may know I've spent time as a mechanic/inspector on two other Fortresses and today is somewhat like losing a member of the family. Again, the main thing, the people are alright.
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2011, 07:32:11 PM »
Sad new. Fortunately no casualties...
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2011, 07:42:10 PM »
Yes, that is VERY good news.
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #36 on: June 13, 2011, 08:03:25 PM »
Just seen image of this crash :(
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #37 on: June 13, 2011, 08:44:36 PM »
Good news among bad news...
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #38 on: June 17, 2011, 07:32:25 PM »
Back to work on the Hawk 75 again. The accessory section of the fuselage was mentioned on page one as needing to be reshaped to fit the corrected cowling. First I cut the large bar out of the section so I could flex the part to a less-oval shape. The small aluminum tube below the part is going to replace the plastic stiffener I removed earlier, the stubs of which are still evident. This tube will spread the front of the accessory cowl to match the reshaped engine ring cowl.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7349.jpg
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Next I glued the accessory cowl to the fuselage, trying to maintain a fairly accurate joint between the two sections. After the glue had fully dried I spread the front of the opening in order to install the aluminum spreader bar.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7351.jpg
June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75

This is the final result after a bit of filler. The bell-shape of the accessory cowl is now accurate for a Wright powered Curtiss.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7352.jpg
June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75

And, a photo of the current state of the project:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7353.jpg
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #39 on: June 17, 2011, 07:39:38 PM »
Good job!! :-clap :-clap
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #40 on: June 17, 2011, 08:02:53 PM »
I forgot to mention that there were several rather peculiar fit issues when I offered the wing up to the fuselage. It's nothing that can't be fairly easily repaired with some CA glue and filler, but will take a bit of work. The worst area is where the forward fuselage and wing come together, and the aft joint at the flap area is also problematic. Hopefully this is isolated to my particular kit and won't be a problem for other builders.
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #41 on: June 17, 2011, 10:22:42 PM »
Splendid, Scott!
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #42 on: June 17, 2011, 10:25:20 PM »
So good work mate :)
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #43 on: June 18, 2011, 07:43:08 AM »
Thank you!

Next step will be to get the cowl flaps opened up and then fit an engine to the airframe.
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Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« Reply #44 on: June 19, 2011, 06:06:43 AM »
The R-1820 in my Hawk 75 kit leaves quite a lot to be desired. The detail is fairly sparce and it is quite a bit under-scale for 1/48. I decided to once again use a resin Cyclone from the Y1B-17 project. This is an earlier dash number and I'll have to update the lower oil sump to one from a spare Monogram B-17G engine. Here's a picture of the two side-by-side. The resin item will fill the cowling properly when the time comes.....
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7367.jpg
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