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 Hi All This will be mt 2018 build of the year entry the 1/8 Amati Arno Hydroplane Racer kit and with it a 1/8 L&P metal kit of the engine that powered this beast. The Amati Arno kit has been in the stash for a while now and time it was built. the kit is the special edition one that comes with a ready planked hull, lots of preformed chrome parts, etch and a rather nifty leather armchair for the driver. The L&P engine kit is long out of production now but consists of metal castings and various other parts to complete a rather fine engine. Some details below:- 125 metal parts 8 CNC-turned velocity stacks. 4 photoetched plates 450 screws and nuts cables, rubber tubes and shrink tubes for representing hoses Cd-Rom with many photos and step-by-step instructions for construction of the model printed instructions Both will be built as separate display items because a lot of engine detail is lost if its mounted in the boat. Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice model  , I’m looking forward to this one Andy. You do have some interesting models in your stash  Mark Regards
Markwarren
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This is a great looking kit, will be following your progress on this.
Al
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Boat and the engine -nice combination. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looks an enthralling duo, good luck with the build
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Can see this being a very interesting build to follow and I look forward to seeing it come together.... good luck with the comp..... Regards Alan
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Just WOW!! This will be interesting!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
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McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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This will be great.
Like a fool, I passed up on this huge kit early last year for £100 delivered.
Even worse, I already have the engine!
Maybe I'll get another chance one day.
I'll be watching yours with envy.
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Very unusual kit but striking all the same. Photo art looks great and that engine.... Will be following. Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi all Started on the Arno firstly the internal central strengtheners were added to the hull then the body openings were addressed so that all the casting remains around the edges of the openings was removed from the fibreglass moulding. Next the three air vents were marked out on the front of the body and attached. The fuel tank was made up by attaching the plastic outer to the wooden internal stiffener. Finally after a final tidy up the body and the fuel tank were given a coat of undercoat. More soon Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Off to a great start I see Andy, looks good.... Regards Alan
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It looks great even in primer  good start. Al
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Looking good, I often looked at this kit will be nice to see how it goes together. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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Hi All I have now painted the fuel tank aluminium. The grey undercoat on the body was lightly rubbed down and then a white undercoat/filler was used to give several light coats to build up and even coat. The body will now be left for a couple of days so the paint can cure. Lots of rubbing down and prepping to do next before the Zero paints Rosso Red goes on. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Andy, should get a lovely finish on that ready for the top coat. Mark Regards
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Nice work so far Andy, looks a truly stunning kit and that engine is soooo cool. Nice entry and good luck in the comp. 
Kev 
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All More sub assembly's have been put together and undercoated. The gear stick, engine rear panel/block that fits in the front of the cockpit and the prop shaft cover/foot peddle that sits on the cock pit floor. The body is now fully prepped and ready for painting. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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You forget just how mechanical these things were by comparison of today’s electronics, very brave men of the time. Nice start on the internals
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