[Papermodels II 31800] Re: Rolls Royce Merlin 45 in 1/16.5 scale

[Frank Mooney]

David, Just finished downloading the data plate jpeg. Thank you for making it available. Frank Sakrison wrote: 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 <Papermodels@googlegroups.com> 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 Papermodels@googlegroups.com 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- -- --  Currently in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Intl., Pennsylvania Mostly Cloudy, 48°F(9°C) Wind:W (270°) at 10mph (9KT) Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy. 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: 10/2/2008 10:44:08 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software.