Re-colouring the Ford Trimotor by Peter Zorn - Page 5

**Ron40** · #41 12-31-2010, 09:01 AM

Ruben,
In reference to your query about the cockpit windows. There are
several variances noted in several photo's of actual aircraft. For
instance there are differences between the Smithsonian and the
Russian photo's. I am not sure which is correct or if the displayed
aircraft are the actual serial number Mr. Zorn has depicted in this
model. He actually flew in one when he was a youngster so I would
stay with his original design.

You will also notice there are variances in the cowling panel behind
the number two engine. The model has the aft end of the cowling
panel flat against the fuselage whereas some photo's show the aft
side of the cowling panel to be curved outward from the fuselage
creating an air outlet. There are many inconsistencies that can be
noted from photo's. I think it is best as you said to remain true to
the original design and let the modeler change what he wants on the
basic line b/w drawing......Ron

**wag** · #42 12-31-2010, 03:47 PM

Just to throw in my impressions on the livery. I think these airplanes were delivered from Ford in the very simple scheme shown in the B/W photo on page 1. Most airlines would paint the areas behind the engines black or dark blue to hide the oil stains from the radial engines. I also noticed the photo doesn't show a radio antenna, while the airplane in the Smithsonian has a very complex wire antenna and masts. I think the scheme Mr. Zorn chose was how the aircraft looked "in service" (and it looks great also!)

Wayne

**Rubenandres77** · #43 01-01-2011, 12:05 AM

Happy New Year!!!!

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Aren't they lovely?

**Leif Ohlsson** · #44 01-01-2011, 04:16 AM

Indeed they are! And a most happy new year to you, too, Ruben! - Leif

**Ron40** · #45 01-01-2011, 05:58 AM

Lovely seats. Now we can sit back and watch you do
your Magic on this Historic Model......Ron

Happy New Year

**Rubenandres77** · #46 01-01-2011, 10:49 AM

Sometimes it is great to take some distance from what one's doing.

A few minutes ago I was very concentrated practising some airbrushing,
when something suddenly came to my mind.

It was Leif's indication of the spark plug.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leif Ohlsson

....
Also, I was wrong about the little black spot on part 114 - it can't be spark plugs, since they were front & rear, see the photo you dug out:

Attachment 71952

Leif

I was so worried with part 109, that I wasn't aware of one thing:

The spark plug is supposed to go in part 110.

So I just returned part 109 to its original state,
with those unidentified black dots where they originally are,
and put the spark plug in part 110, where it is supposed to be.

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The brain has very interesting ways of working.
(That... or I'm too slow to catch things)

Now, back to the airbrush practice.

**Ron40** · #47 01-01-2011, 11:54 AM

The black dots on parts #109 are rocker arm shaft covers. After
looking at the photo's I recognized what they were. I have
worked on radial engines and it was obvious. The spark plug
locations are now identified as well. Looking good....Ron

**Leif Ohlsson** · #48 01-02-2011, 08:38 AM

Good catch that one, with the sparkplug! - L.

**Don Boose** · #49 01-02-2011, 09:44 AM

This is a most enjoyable and instructive discussion for any Golden Age aviation enthusiast. It is a pleasure to see the synergy of the research and give and take as well-informed and enthusiastic people work out these details. The final model will be a real gem.

Don

**billy.leliveld** · #50 01-02-2011, 10:57 AM

This is just great, sorry I didn't chime in earlier ,but thd only internet connection i have right now is my cellphone, I know that Peter Zorn will be back at the same time, like tomorrow, but i'm sure that he will be just as thrilled as I am, isn't this just the thing what this forum is about? just great!!!!!