RE: Benz Bz IV - 1/6 scale engine scratch build
Dan,
I am looking forward to replicating the detail on this inline 6 engine - if not the key focal point it will certainly be one of the main focal points of the model what with all the wires, bolts, rubber hoses, tubes, springs, rocker bars, etc. I hope my building skills and learning curve will match my expectations.
Thanks for the advice on the nose weight. That is one of the challenges of a WWI bird isn’t it - to build a structurally strong but very light caboose on these airplanes that have short noses. I will have to make a very lightweight observer/gunner since he is stationed far behind the center of gravity.
As for adding lead to the nose - the engine itself will be modelled quite lightly however the block will be hollow, thus allowing space for lead shot to be epoxied in.
I have Frank Mizer‘s plans set, whose do you have?
Cheers,
Brian