Here's a pic of the c-5a galaxy engines and space shuttle/747 engines. 1/144 scale. I thought that one or the other might be the engines, but they don't have the kind of egg shaped curve at one end like the B-Wing.
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Scott, if you get a chance can you let me know the diameter of those engines? they look like a perfect match for what I need for the McQuarrie concept speeder
cheers Guy
Yeah see what you mean Scott, its kind like a mini L'eggs, and yes the more ive been looking, the piping does look a bit too perfect to be scribed.
lee
Sorry Guy. Found it online. This pic might help if you compare it with the bottles.
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There is a MODEL called.
THE WORLDS BIGGEST AIRLINER..
I saw the pic..but no cant find it online.
Those engines could be it.
THE WORLDS BIGGEST AIRLINER..
I saw the pic..but no cant find it online.
Those engines could be it.
The airfix a300b was around at the time. It's 1/144 scale. I don't know how big the parts are on the b-wing, so it's hard to tell if it would be off of a 1/144 scale plane, but there aren't really many/any in larger scales. Can't find any good pics of the engines but they have the teardrop shape to them. Most of the boeing engines seem more cylindrical.
Guys, Im not saying it is a Jumbo, it was just an idea.
Could be from a totally weird strange kit like those Monogram hotrods or a bell from a church tower model.
Could also be an engine cowl, rocket engine, pressure tank or similar.
Reg. the tracks. The German Messerschmidt ME 262 has tires with the same kind of treads across, but it could also be a part of a body from a old type of plane like a water plane with two pontoons.
Anyway, thanks for looking into this.
Could be from a totally weird strange kit like those Monogram hotrods or a bell from a church tower model.
Could also be an engine cowl, rocket engine, pressure tank or similar.
Reg. the tracks. The German Messerschmidt ME 262 has tires with the same kind of treads across, but it could also be a part of a body from a old type of plane like a water plane with two pontoons.
Anyway, thanks for looking into this.
So... Im asking myself, which version of the B you like best Moe?
I have reference of both B-wings, Nwerke's link earlier in this thread for the "blue" B is still working and the one with the Orange marking is at Modeler Magic.
The "Blue" version has a panels removed in the main wing:
http://www.q-net.net.au/~nipngnwm/SW/B-wing/01070368.jpg
The "Orange" has one in one of the pods and have more piping/wires around the hull:
http://www.modelermagic.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/kg_lfa_b-wing-024.jpg
I kinda like the Orange the most. The B's has also different detailing and plating, not major though. Ours will be a tiny mix of them, so it can be build into both.
I have reference of both B-wings, Nwerke's link earlier in this thread for the "blue" B is still working and the one with the Orange marking is at Modeler Magic.
The "Blue" version has a panels removed in the main wing:
http://www.q-net.net.au/~nipngnwm/SW/B-wing/01070368.jpg
The "Orange" has one in one of the pods and have more piping/wires around the hull:
http://www.modelermagic.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/kg_lfa_b-wing-024.jpg
I kinda like the Orange the most. The B's has also different detailing and plating, not major though. Ours will be a tiny mix of them, so it can be build into both.
No, the engine bells are still a mystery. I have been looking at all the build ups over at Aircraftresoucecenter.com, went thru all the prop planes with no luck. There are so many planes with a round cowling.
But as a friend of mine say, why have raised panel lines on a plane -it just makes turbulent. As for the "tracks", I strongly think they are scratch now. The more I look at them, the more they seems to be.
BUT - Im still open for ideas!
But as a friend of mine say, why have raised panel lines on a plane -it just makes turbulent. As for the "tracks", I strongly think they are scratch now. The more I look at them, the more they seems to be.
BUT - Im still open for ideas!
Moe i really dont think they are from an aircraft buddy, id still not be surprised if they are scribed on, this is ILM were talking about LOL.
Havent got the time this minute, but anything from ROCO maybe?
Still looking buddy anyway as i go along, but anything else you may be missing, post up by all means.
The links...hmm i reckon they are applied, and from a very staple kit maybe......something ILM had a BUNDLE of......the misallignment in the links leads me to that....if it were a molded tyre, surely they would ALL be parallel?
lee
Havent got the time this minute, but anything from ROCO maybe?
Still looking buddy anyway as i go along, but anything else you may be missing, post up by all means.
The links...hmm i reckon they are applied, and from a very staple kit maybe......something ILM had a BUNDLE of......the misallignment in the links leads me to that....if it were a molded tyre, surely they would ALL be parallel?
lee
Orange. Because the details seem a little more realistic in this area. I would expect more structure in the wing opening. The detail seems best in the small area.
Speculation: I'm thinking the tires were a different diameter and made to fit. This is based on the one cut we can clearly see where the spacing isn't even.
Also, I really think that's raised panel detail on an engine part. The lighting is wrong, to my eye, for scribed details. The shadows and highlights make it look raised.
I've been looking on the same site Moe. No luck yet. About what diameter might they be? Not that it helps much, because it's hard to tell scale of engines in photos anyhow.
DC 10 and L-1011s seem to have round nacelles. Back to the search...
Speculation: I'm thinking the tires were a different diameter and made to fit. This is based on the one cut we can clearly see where the spacing isn't even.
Also, I really think that's raised panel detail on an engine part. The lighting is wrong, to my eye, for scribed details. The shadows and highlights make it look raised.
I've been looking on the same site Moe. No luck yet. About what diameter might they be? Not that it helps much, because it's hard to tell scale of engines in photos anyhow.
DC 10 and L-1011s seem to have round nacelles. Back to the search...
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Another thought...what if you joined their forum and posted the b-wing pic there?
Moe, ive been using this site, not some of the best photos, but ive found if you save, then correct the Gamma......had a hunch on the B36 engine cowls, but no lol.
http://www.cybermodeler.com/resource1_a.shtml
lee
http://www.cybermodeler.com/resource1_a.shtml
lee
MonsieurTox
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I dont think those are tires, but I believe they are kitparts.
For me they look to be the base of thruster.
For me they look to be the base of thruster.
Could the bells be from a really weird old Revell or Lindberg Rocket kit?
V2 rocket, Mars Probe or Pegasusapollo:
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/lin/kit_lin_91003.shtml
Just a thought
V2 rocket, Mars Probe or Pegasusapollo:
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/lin/kit_lin_91003.shtml
Just a thought
More thoughts...I looked at me262 engines - not circular in section. The B-Wing engines seem to be a perfect circle.
Then looked at b-26/a-26 models. The italeri 1/72 b-26k has a very good shape cowl if you use it in reverse, but doesn't seem to have the panel detail. And it's probably too small at 1/72 scale. The b-25 bombers also have this shape somewhat. I can't find any of these that would work well, but I'm just thinking outside of jetliner engines. Maybe it'll help, but as you said you looked at all the prop planes.
Or the nose of a jet fighter? The f-4j would be a good engine bell, but it doesn't seem to have any panels on it.
Then looked at b-26/a-26 models. The italeri 1/72 b-26k has a very good shape cowl if you use it in reverse, but doesn't seem to have the panel detail. And it's probably too small at 1/72 scale. The b-25 bombers also have this shape somewhat. I can't find any of these that would work well, but I'm just thinking outside of jetliner engines. Maybe it'll help, but as you said you looked at all the prop planes.
Or the nose of a jet fighter? The f-4j would be a good engine bell, but it doesn't seem to have any panels on it.
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