Lockheed PV 2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff"

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by Zathros

It's a sign of genius. I am not trying to be self serving either. Out of curiosity, are you mildly dyslectic? Most 3 dimensional thinkers are. Just curious.

I love this plane, if your Martin Baker Ejection seat is any indication of what's coming, Ooh Boy!!

I can assure you I ain't no genius. Not citcelsyd either But I can see and think in three dimensions.

Glad you love the plane, will try to make sure it is a good one.

[Wilfried]

Originally Posted by mldixon

Couldn't agree more Wilfried. I am amazed at the wealth of information out there on subject matter. I spend hours looking around and then end up at some sites where the depth of knowledge is overwhelming. I recently purchased some German books, don't speak German or read it, but the illustrations in those books were to die for. Philosophical indeed!!!

This hobby is as much about learning as it is building.

Oh jes, Mike!

this hobby forces you and need a lot of investigation, found out thousands of details about the original, and if you satisfied with your searching results - translate it into your design, when you design your own model.
If not - when you like to build up a good and realistic cardboard model - invest and inform yourself about the original.

With lovely greetings
the Wilfried

[Zathros]

Originally Posted by mldixon

I can assure you I ain't no genius. Not citcelsyd either But I can see and think in three dimensions.

Glad you love the plane, will try to make sure it is a good one.

More proof!!

[spgifford]

Wow, and I just finished the Book "Last Flight of Bomber 31". About the air war in the Aleutians. Lots of PV-1s & PV-2s. What timing.

[spencermitchellmusic]

Wow, and I just finished the Book "Last Flight of Bomber 31". About the air war in the Aleutians. Lots of PV-1s & PV-2s. What timing.
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Stephen

Stephen, a while back the PBS show Nova did a program on the "last flight of bomber 31". They used our plane for all of the reinactment footage. It is a very good program.

Mike, this is looking amazing! I have decided to keep this a secret from my fellow AMHF members. I plan to build a nice model and mount it on a nice custom built display case and surprise them. There jaws are going to hit the floor!

[spencermitchellmusic]

BTW Mike, we have the plane pretty well torn apart right now for its anual D check; but if you need me to take any referance photos of anything I will do my best to get you what you need.

Thanks again.

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by spencermitchellmusic

BTW Mike, we have the plane pretty well torn apart right now for its anual D check; but if you need me to take any referance photos of anything I will do my best to get you what you need.

Thanks again.

Well that answers the question which was are you going to make it to the Airshow for Thunder over Louisville.

[spgifford]

Thanks for the info, I'll have to find myself a copy of the show.

[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

[Zathros]

Pictures while it's undergoing it's annual would be very informative. Lots of detailed can be obtained from photos like that. I used to do annuals on Pipers and Cessna's, all the little access points opened and whatnot. Much info there.