Looks a great build of a rather horrid kit but I like the back story.
David
An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
They were and probably still are known for making power supplies and controllers for model railroading, which is where the name comes from. “Rectifier” being the electronic component that converts AC electrical current to DC current, which is used for 2-rail scale model railroading, as opposed to 3 rail AC like Lionel trains. Some of original power packs were literally rectifiers which attached to the output of Lionel train transformers, to convert them for use as 2 rail DC controllers. All that is probably info you didn’t want to know.DazDaMan wrote:"Model Rectifier Corporation"??
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
Just shows how a fine paint job can make the difference!
That one bowel-breaking dish that was served - was it some secret traditional Belgian meal?
That one bowel-breaking dish that was served - was it some secret traditional Belgian meal?
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
Looks like Brussels, onions and......Crashpilot wrote:Just shows how a fine paint job can make the difference!
That one bowel-breaking dish that was served - was it some secret traditional Belgian meal?
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
Wow, I blinked and I missed that one! Very nice result.
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
Great build and back story.
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
I snuck this one in while everyone was off celebrating the New Year. I was laid up after falling on ice Saturday morning so I had the time.
Glad you enjoyed this one, at least more than Brussels sprouts anyway I hope.
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Glad you enjoyed this one, at least more than Brussels sprouts anyway I hope.
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
Hi Great Auk, I enjoyed your post very much,well tidy job on an old kit.Well tidy mun.
Regards
celt.
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Re: An Auk-ward MRC Curtiss P-36/Hawk75
Great subject, suitably rubbish kit, excellent choice of scheme, brilliant back story, fine looking finish. This is all quality right here.
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