hawkwrench Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hey, that's not an engine!!! That looks like a Marine crew chief!😁 Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Little more update on the engine build .I hope to finish it this weekend . Next problem for me ,is how to paint it . Enjoy Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 It's looking pretty sharp. Nice work. I like it. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 It's looking pretty sharp. Nice work. I like it. Oliver Thanks , this is very hard an time consuming. The engine Does not look like much yet ,but took some time for me . Also my clean table is not so clean. Its very dirty . From cutting and sizing plastic . Not right size , to long, to short , one side to big the other side to small . so on so on . Do you do the same ? Thanks a lot Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Yes my working station always lacks room when I scratchbuilt. I can relate for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 Thank you I dont like to work on a dirty table . Not a clean freak. Just like clean work area. Not possible at this time Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Not much modeling going on .I decided to upgrade the model work bench . I really like this setup . I built the top out of Maple wood .i been working on this for about month . I went to Ikea yesterday pick up a drawer system and legs Enjoy Rick Before Nigel checking out the new work bench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I see some great work happening on that table in a near future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thank you Little update on my engine build . I have The paint finished . I really like it . Came out very nice . My only issue is the orange brown color ( i could not get that color ) . I know its not correct , but good enough for me . Enjoy Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Lovely looking engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Wow, that engine is totally cool. Good job Rick! Tim Edited January 2, 2016 by hawkwrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks all I Toned the engine color a bit . I call it finished engine . i started the exterior photo etch . Enjoy Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody_ Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Great progress so far,keep it up ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Thank you Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Nice job on the engine, Rick. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Thank you No modeling at this moment. But my air compressor I built locked up . I used the wrong compressor for this type of app . So I made a video about my second and better air compressor set .This set up is very nice ,, Enjoy my video Rick Edited January 10, 2016 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks all I Toned the engine color a bit . I call it finished engine . i started the exterior photo etch . Enjoy Rick Nice engine work! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thank you Not much been going on , only my day job here lately . i just want to update some photo's . I have a the front nose attached . Was not a great fit , but it works . I also have extra photo etch installed Enjoy Rick New compressor rebuilt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I built a rear antenna and a dome . Not sure what the dome is for . I installed a side guide wire or ground wire . Not sure what this is Enjoy Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 the frisbee antenna towards the rear is a satcom antenna. We had that same antenna on some black hawks. The towel rack on the side might be a HF antenna. We had something similar to that as well along the side of the tail cone. Not sure about the bits on the middle, but I'm sure someone on here does know :-) -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thank you Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Check you refs, you need to use only one of either sets of antennas boxed in this pic, I believe they are both HF antennas, and the 53s that I have seen had either the towel rod or the supports for the HF wires. Towel Rod: Wires: HTH, mason Edited January 22, 2016 by doupnik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Here is picture of my new lawn mower Rick I have a four year old "personal Pace" Toro mower. It is a piece of junk. The transmission has failed, $150.00 to replace it. It is hard to start, have to use starter fluid to get it going. It has an electric starter and was a $400.00 mower when I bnought it new. Briggs and Stratton motor. Next time I will get a Honda powered mower. Hope you have better luck with your transmission. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 I have a four year old "personal Pace" Toro mower. It is a piece of junk. The transmission has failed, $150.00 to replace it. It is hard to start, have to use starter fluid to get it going. It has an electric starter and was a $400.00 mower when I bnought it new. Briggs and Stratton motor. Next time I will get a Honda powered mower. Hope you have better luck with your transmission. I hope so .Worked great all summer . has a 5 year warranty .. Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Check you refs, you need to use only one of either sets of antennas boxed in this pic, I believe they are both HF antennas, and the 53s that I have seen had either the towel rod or the supports for the HF wires. Towel Rod: Wires: HTH, mason yes your are correct .The cd I have shows your so correct . Thanks I was going off manual on that one .. Thanks again . I'll take the two smaller one's off Rick Edited January 23, 2016 by infofrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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