Well, I thought the builder's plate was on Alin's site, but now I can't find it either. So I've put it up on my blog (http:// sakrisonwings.blogspot.com/), at the end of my post on the Merlin model. You can right-click on the image and save it from there.
The plate actually comes from a later Packard-built engine, that would have been used in a P-40 or P-51, not a Spitfire. But it's mostly illegible on the model and it looks good. No worries, --David Thank you all for your kind comments! On Oct 1, 1:05 pm, Frank Mooney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David, > > Excellent work. I have this model in the wings waiting for me to screw > up enough gumption to tackle it. Where on Alin's site did you find the > Manufactures data plate? > > Frank > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > David, > > > All I can say is WOW! Beautiful work. > > > JoeG > > > I built Alin Osarik's Merlin engine in 1/16.5 scale. I think I have > > about 80 hours in it, maybe more. Not a beginner's project but very > > rewarding. A few minor fit problems but overall an outstanding kit. I > > used plastic rod for the engine mount, and copper wire, aluminum rod, > > and aluminum tube for the hoses, lines, and piping. You'll find photos > > and more info athttp://sakrisonwings.blogspot.com/. > > > I'm still in awe of anyone who could build this kit in 1/33 scale! > > > Thank you, Alin, for a wonderful kit. I want to tackle your Daimler- > > Benz 601 (in 1/16th scale) one of these days, but not too soon. And > > I'm still thinking about enlarging the Halinski Spitfire cockpit to > > sit behind the Merlin. > > > And the GPM Bismarck beckons. (Now there's a nice, easy 2-year > > project! ) > > > Still crazy after all these years, > > --David > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Sakrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Papermodels II <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:03 am > > Subject: [Papermodels II 31765] Rolls Royce Merlin 45 in 1/16.5 scale > > > I built Alin Osarik's Merlin engine in 1/16.5 scale. I think I have > > about 80 hours in it, maybe more. Not a beginner's project but very > > rewarding. A few minor fit problems but overall an outstanding kit. I > > used plastic rod for the engine mount, and copper wire, aluminum rod, > > and aluminum tube for the hoses, lines, and piping. You'll find photos > > and more info athttp://sakrisonwings.blogspot.com/. > > > I'm still in awe of anyone who could build this kit in 1/33 scale! > > > Thank you, Alin, for a wonderful kit. I want to tackle your Daimler- > > Benz 601 (in 1/16th scale) one of these days, but not too soon. And > > I'm still thinking about enlarging the Halinski Spitfire cockpit to > > sit behind the Merlin. > > > And the GPM Bismarck beckons. (Now there's a nice, easy 2-year > > project! ) > > > Still crazy after all these years, > > --David > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages > > <http://yellowpages.aol.com/?NCID=emlweusyelp00000001>! > > > > > -- > -- > > Currently in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Intl., Pennsylvania Overcast, > 54.0°F(12.2°C) Wind:WSW (250°) at 9mph (8KT) gusting to 16mph (14KT) > /Experience is directly proportional to the value of equipment > destroyed. - Carolyn Scheppner/ > Created by Weather Signature v1.20 .http://www.weathersig.com > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 081001-0, 10/01/2008 > Tested on: 10/1/2008 2:05:42 PM > avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software.http://www.avast.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Papermodels?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
