Grey Ghost 531 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Does anybody have the Ginter book on the FH? I'd like to know if the engine ducting intrudes into the main gear wells. Also, is the ceiling of the well the undersurface of the wing skin or is the well not as deep as the wing thickness? I don't really need a picture as I'm not super detailing, I'll guess as to details. I just want to block out the open hole in the MPM 1/72 FH. I haven't been able to find any undersurface pictures on the inner tubes. Thanks Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) I don't have answers on those details, but do you know that Special Hobby is bringing out a new FH-1 in 1/72? From the sprue shots that have been posted, it looks much better than the original kit. However, it has been "coming out soon" for more than a year (or is it two now?), so I can't tell you how long you'd have to wait. Edited May 7, 2018 by Paul Boyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hi Dave Here is one of the pictures I took in 2012 at the Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, VG 33 said: Hi Dave Here is one of the pictures I took in 2012 at the Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola. Patrick Perfect, thanks! It looks like the well is roofed and the engine just intrudes a little into the inboard front corner. That's probably where the combustor is as it's the widest part of the engine. The jet pipe looks like it's all above the roof. I can fudge it to my requirements from this photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Paul Boyer said: I don't have answers on those details, but do you know that Special Hobby is bringing out a new FH-1 in 1/72? From the sprue shots that have been posted, it looks much better than the original kit. However, it has been "coming out soon" for more than a year (or is it two now?), so I can't tell you how long you'd have to wait. Thanks Paul, but, if it's not already in my stash, I don't need it. I've already got enough to last until I'm 250 years old and I kind of like old, crappy kits. I can't wait to see your build of the new one though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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