Johng:

I've always had the R-2800 as my favorite of favorites, it was also used in more different WW 2 military planes than any other engine, and if was not the most produced radial of all time it was close. Just a good all-round "Round" engine.

But for you and me the R-985 is a lot more practical. Last time i was involved in one, about 15 years ago now, I got a major on a 985 for $30K, that money wouldn't get you a top overhaul on a 2800.

And yes, the R-2800 was just a sweet engine. In all its variants.

MerlinII:

That is a good looking model you posted. The only things that don't look just right are the thickness of the canopy frame, and the engines look more like R-1830s. And of course the pilot needs to be out of the picture.

Bill.