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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Acree on January 21, 2015, 05:02:48 PM

Title: Curtiss Hawk 81A-5 floatplane fighter of Colombia
Post by: Acree on January 21, 2015, 05:02:48 PM

Just a teaser for tonight... details and more photos anon...

Title: Re: Curtiss Hawk 81A-5 floatplane fighter of Colombia
Post by: Tophe on January 22, 2015, 01:03:40 AM

Interesting! Is there enough distance from the float to the propeller for this one to turn without breaking all? ;)

Title: Re: Curtiss Hawk 81A-5 floatplane fighter of Colombia
Post by: Acree on January 22, 2015, 02:30:31 AM

Just barely!  I'm shocked you can see that in this poor photo.  The prop just barely clears the float.  In the "real world," we would certainly want more clearance.  I had intended to replace the stock three-bladed prop with a slightly shorter 4-bladed one, but did not have one on hand. 

Title: Re: Curtiss Hawk 81A-5 floatplane fighter of Colombia
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 22, 2015, 04:20:15 AM

Looks killer, Chuck! I really like the way the markings compliment the camo scheme.

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Curtiss Hawk 81A-5 floatplane fighter of Colombia
Post by: ChernayaAkula on January 22, 2015, 04:24:02 AM

Nice! :)