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100th Anniversary Naval Aviation - Curtiss A-1 Triad 1/48th

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    100th Anniversary Naval Aviation - Curtiss A-1 Triad 1/48th

    For the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation I am going to build a Curtiss A-1 Triad in 1/48th. This will be a 100% scratchbuild.


    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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    It's been a while since I posted pics on this websight and it's changed, any help?
    Last edited by hawkeye2an; 06-22-2011 at 06:54 AM.
    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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    Think I've got it now. This will be a 100% scratchbuilt project with LOTS of update photos (hopefully)
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    That looks like it is going to be really nice AND really hard. Good luck and post lots of updates.

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    First few pics of engine cylinders built up of sprue, details like rocker arms from streched sprue.
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    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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    Great stuff, looking forward to seeing this one come to life. And nice to see you back.

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    This should be good!

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    Smells good.

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    More work on the engine cylinders today. Rocker arms from stretched sprue formed and attached.
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    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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    Hawkeye, you sir are a glutton for punishment! This is looking great already!

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    I am liking this one already!

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    pic 1 laminated styrene engine block
    pic 2 block roughed out and push-rods added
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    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron Brooks Wolters View Post
    Hawkeye, you sir are a glutton for punishment! This is looking great already!
    Just having some fun. It's PURE relaxation for me.
    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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    Great work ! Looking forward to more.

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    Thanks for the comments guys.
    The pros on this model: NO clear parts, NO decals and NO seams to fill.
    The cons: No kit, Every picture seems to show a different plane/mod, all that RIGGING.
    14. Avoid that destructive disease known as "tinkeritis;" when the motor is working satisfactorily, leave it alone.
    From Curtiss JN-4 handbook

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