Beautiful build! I am glad you commented on Hortensia because I am researching the options to build the Hughes Racer in 1/48 scale; your approach to create the aircraft metal finish using graphite powder and acrylic wash is inspiring, especially at the scale. Also I appreciate the history you provided about the craft; I really found that to be useful for the context. I will plan to try graphite on my current project thanks to you.
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BorgR3mc0's GAABSA builds
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Beautiful work Borg and congrats on finishing one. I will also be trying that graphite powder technique. Way to go man!
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot....
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: BorgR3mc0's GAABSA builds
Stikpusher wrote:Whiskey Tango Foxtrot....
Yes these are strange things. Here is an video by Adam Savage (from Myth Busters) building one. He also has some information on the big Strandbeesten.
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/454742 ... model-kit/
And here is the real deal:
http://www.strandbeest.com/
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I suggest this styrene rod for the push rods, and fine wire for the plug wires. Attach the rods first. Then for the wiring, use CA to attach the wires to the crank case. After they have dried in place attach the loose end to the cylinder heads. The engine looks to have locating holes for the rods and wires at the base of the crank case.
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Thanks for the advice Stik! The crankcase has indeed got tiny holes for the wire. I will start with the push rods.
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Following this one...
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
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Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn