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All it needs is a propeller  
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That is a TON of parts.I will be watching this one !
Carl
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Tomick wrote:All it needs is a propeller That can be arranged!!
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Looks to be a good start Daran and great skill in shaving down the rear sides of the two bulkheads to make it all fit as one. I should think it was less than easy to get at the lower cylinders on that radial engine with everything fitted inside the engine bay if you needed to change a spark plug in a hurry?!
Very nice mate, gonna be a good 'un - well done!!  
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Woah, there's a lot of bits there to keep you busy  By the look of things it's going to be a very involved build but looking like you're off to a really good start
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Lovely looking kit Daran  and a good start to the build Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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So continuing with the engine bay I have fitted the intake pipes to the cylinders and started on the firewall. The engine bay floor is now glued in place and everything lines up really well. Some more pipes to add to the engine and then I can prime and paint it.  Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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That's fine moulding of an engine 
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Tomick wrote:That's fine moulding of an engine Hi Tom, yes the TWS engine bay is fantastic and I am chuffed to bits with it, excellent detail and really well cast. Looking forward to the main interior, the CMK stuff is as good if not better!
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That fits beautifully looks like a great add on or in regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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I used CWK moulding sets for my Stug build and there top castings looks like the engine is equally as good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for looking in and your comments. I have fitted the exhaust manifolds to the engine, primer and paint next. The hull is slightly wider than a tamiya kit, so I made up some engine bay side walls from plasti card to over come this and everything is now a snug fit and also looks a lot better. Everything is a dry fit for now, for ease of painting and also to allow for adjustment if needed, and for when I start the drivers compartment as the fire wall has parts to be fitted. I made up the engine bay deck to check for clearance and it goes on easily. Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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I love the look of this build Daran, some very nice extras going in and you're doing a super job with it, well done mate.
Kev
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Fantastic job on the engine bay - looks great. How much will be visible on the final build? Are you going to have the access doors open?
Graeme
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The detailing on the engine is stunning , even with the added palsticard to get a perfect fit it still looks like it's all part of the build rather than a mod you've done to get a perfect fit. Great job
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Hello everyone and thanks for looking in and your comments. I will leave panels and access hatches so they can be opened Graeme, always seems a shame to add all the detail and then lock it away.
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She's looking fab Nem, quality work as always.... Regards Alan
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Thank you for looking in Alan and your comment. I have made up the front transmission wall and the gearbox and also the driveshaft tunnel. The new floor and walls have been done and I have dry fitted everything to make sure it all lines up and the length of the compartment is correct. I am pleased to say it all went rather well!! Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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That looks a fantastically detailed model you are putting together. Hope it all continues to go well. Happy Modelling
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