Lockheed PV 2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff"

[spencermitchellmusic]

Mike, unfortunately we will not be at Thunder over Louisville. I wish that one was a possability for us, looks like it is going to be a great show.

I believe as of right now our first show is the Indy Air show June 22-24. Indy isn't too bad of a drive from Louisville however. You should try to make it out; if you are able to you can find me and I will arange a private tour of the plane for you.

[mldixon]

Hello Again
Today I had to do yard work. These mild winters are cutting into otherwise available time.
So I did some more detail work on the plane when I got inside about noon. I added some paint detail to the props and turned them to the right angle. I added the Air inlets on the top and the bottom of the engine cowlings. I put the
Navy insignia on the bottom of the wing. I put the Hot stuff logo in position, although I am going to make this a high resolution when I make the PDF. I set back the engine facing surface to give it some depth. Not sure if I am going to include engines. However I have built a lot of these and am really tempted to add it in. The shadows are correct for Louisville Ky as of 5:45P.M. today for those of you wondering. I added those because it is a beautiful day outside.

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by calinous

If that's "a basic shape and added some minor details", then I'm the Pope
Other than that, please complete the design - even if a "simplified design" (like it's now) would be quite good

Nice to meet you "Pope Calinous"

I think I am going to make it more detailed. Not like Modelek just a little behind it.

[spencermitchellmusic]

Really looking good! I am impressed by how quickly you are drawing this up.

[Zathros]

Beautiful looking plane! You work fast, but the quality does not suffer. You are a great inspiration for many people!

[cdavenport]

I just purchased your MB ejection seat. Looking forward to purchasing this one, too.

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by spencermitchellmusic

Really looking good! I am impressed by how quickly you are drawing this up.

Quick is only relative. A snail thinks a turtle is quick. A turtle thinks a mouse is quick, and on and on....it still has to be unfolded and then test fit and then the instructions. Ugh....

Originally Posted by Zathros

Beautiful looking plane! You work fast, but the quality does not suffer. You are a great inspiration for many people!

Now you have the pressure on me. An inspiration? I think not...

Originally Posted by cdavenport

I just purchased your MB ejection seat. Looking forward to purchasing this one, too.

Thank you for the Martin Baker purchase. I am glad you liked it. Hope this one holds up as well.

[mldixon]

Well here is another update. I worked on the wheels and the wheel wells. The wheel strut. The tips on the end of the main wings. The tail wheel. The Pratt and Whitney engine.
The engine is going to be presented as a flat disk with the image on it, and the full engine on the mounting frame. The option to build the full engine with the cowl off comes from no other than Willjay.
His Corsair in my opinion was a Masterpiece. You have no idea how complex a design that was until you start designing models. My hat goes off to Will.

[Wilfried]

Originally Posted by mldixon

You have no idea how complex a design that was until you start designing models. My hat goes off to Will.

... oh yes, when you open the box of pandora ... I made the same experience when I started designing ship models ...

But - all thumbs high - Mike! You nail it!

With lovely greetings
the Wilfried

[cdavenport]

Oh, yes, don't forget fully detailed wheel well bays and functioning landing gears.....just joking.