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9th February 2014, 09:16 PM #1Senior Member
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Blizzard p40 Warhawk - WIP
Hi,
Have started making a couple of P40 war hawks from Norm Marshall's Great Book of Wooden Toys. So far I have used pine and silky oak.
Thanks for looking.
Todd
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9th February 2014, 09:26 PM #2Senior Member
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Sorry that should be Norm Marshall.
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9th February 2014, 09:42 PM #3
Looks great Todd though the runways needs clearing[sorry]...
That Norm Marshall's book is very good for wooden toys....
Are you painting it or clear lacquer??
And who's the lucky recipient to be??
Cheers, crowie
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9th February 2014, 10:47 PM #4Skwair2rownd
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A good looking little unit Todd.!!
Keep the pics. coming.
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10th February 2014, 03:18 AM #5
Yes, please keep the pictures coming. Great looking little model.
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15th February 2014, 05:55 PM #6Senior Member
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P40 continued
Hi,
Have finished the Flying Tigers P40. The Wheel assemblies were tricky but came out ok. The propellers were a nightmare - decided to go with a 5 blade design which looks ok. Found some pictures on google for the tiger smile, eyes and stars. Still needs another coat of varnish but looks pretty good. The timber is Pine, Cypress Pine and silky oak. Not sure what the propeller is.DSC_0060.jpgDSC_0076.jpgDSC_0075.jpgDSC_0073.jpgDSC_0072.jpgDSC_0071.jpgDSC_0070.jpgDSC_0069.jpgDSC_0068.jpgDSC_0067.jpgDSC_0066.jpgDSC_0065.jpgDSC_0064.jpgDSC_0063 - Copy.jpgDSC_0062 - Copy.jpgDSC_0061 - Copy.jpgDSC_0077.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Todd
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15th February 2014, 06:48 PM #7
Ready for take off.....
G'Day Todd, They look awesome....
Love the five blade prop, the machine-guns and the decals which really set the planes off....
You have certainly done a very fine job on these flying machines....
Cheers, crowie
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15th February 2014, 08:44 PM #8Skwair2rownd
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Nice going Todd!! Have to agree that the 5 blade looks better!!
Just wondering if a bit of shaping could be done on the prop blades? Maybe next time!
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15th February 2014, 10:01 PM #9Senior Member
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Yep artme,
I agree. I have purchased a Dremel equivalent that I am still learning to use. Which I used to shape the propellers. Attention to detail is the next thing I have to learn. Every toy that I make is an opportunity to develop my skills. The best thing is that my boys loved the planes. It is amazing that the faults that we see are not important to the recipients of these toys. Thank you for the awesome feedback.
Todd
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