The things on the back that you thought for after burner are thermal couples. They transmit turbine inlet temperature to the gauge in the cockpit. I'm a Convair 580 pilot :) sweet model btw. I saw one in our shop and now I want to build one
Those ducts are bleed air ducts and the round parts are the bleed air valves that open and close based on demand. The conduit is bleed air pressure lines that force the bleed top side of the air valves closed when needed and as the pressure drops, the bleed air valves open and unload the engine core pressure. These are also used for anti-ice and pressurization.
Correction: the 5th and 10th stage bleed air is only used to unload the engine for starting and low speed ground idle. Controlled by the speed valve and closed at 94% RPM. No conduits or wiring as they are entirely controlled by air pressure. The 14th stage is used for anti-ice, pressurization, and air conditioning.
Looking real nice. I built one of the originals eons ago and just picked up the new model. Can’t wait to get started but I’m going to build it with my granddaughter during summer break.
Thank you this was a great kit and so happy they was able to repop it. that sounds like so much fun you sharing time like this with your granddaughter. times like that can not be replaced by anything and she will love it. have a great one and hope you enjoy your kit. have a great day
Thanks so much. I used craft acrylic paints that you can get anywhere. I use a stiff brush and take most of the paint off by brushing it on a paper towel. Then lightly brush it on the details and hight spots to highlight the details. I hope this helps.
Hi, am curious about the the cold air intake fins. Did you work at it to get them to spin fairly smooth at all or did you not mess w that at all. I’m building that now and I would like to get them to spin smoothly. Any thoughts? I am doing some light and fine sanding and filing to try and free the fins to rotate smoothly
I did have them spin but not really good. they did not want to spin without catching on the other ones. i wanted to paint the model so after seeing that i knew it would not work with paint. So i did not worried about getting them to spin. i hope this helps
Dude, please don't try to teach turbopropulsion science without knowing the nomenclature. You had me howling with laughter all the way through with your "descriptions" of parts and what they actually do on the engine. I built REAL Allison 501/T-56 engines for six years in the USAF and for 25 years following that. If you're going to attempt to explain how an axial flow jet engine works, you need to learn what parts are called, and what their purpose is. All of that is easily found online. I hope you realize this model is supposed to BE a teaching tool.
I was not teaching anything about the real Allison engine and only showing the kit that i built from Atlantis. glad you got a laugh at my expense you might of needed it. I was going by the information in the kit so you don't like it get with Atlantis and let them know you are not happy. If you do not like what i say, my models or me you don't have to watch i will be fine with that
The things on the back that you thought for after burner are thermal couples. They transmit turbine inlet temperature to the gauge in the cockpit. I'm a Convair 580 pilot :) sweet model btw. I saw one in our shop and now I want to build one
Thank you that is good to know. It is a good kit and fun to build have a great week.
Those ducts are bleed air ducts and the round parts are the bleed air valves that open and close based on demand. The conduit is bleed air pressure lines that force the bleed top side of the air valves closed when needed and as the pressure drops, the bleed air valves open and unload the engine core pressure. These are also used for anti-ice and pressurization.
That is really cool thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day.
Correction: the 5th and 10th stage bleed air is only used to unload the engine for starting and low speed ground idle. Controlled by the speed valve and closed at 94% RPM. No conduits or wiring as they are entirely controlled by air pressure. The 14th stage is used for anti-ice, pressurization, and air conditioning.
I've got that same model. Looking forward to seeing the results!
It is a fun kit a lot of detail in it. Should be this week I hope to have the final update Thanks for the support.
Looking real nice. I built one of the originals eons ago and just picked up the new model. Can’t wait to get started but I’m going to build it with my granddaughter during summer break.
Thank you this was a great kit and so happy they was able to repop it. that sounds like so much fun you sharing time like this with your granddaughter. times like that can not be replaced by anything and she will love it. have a great one and hope you enjoy your kit. have a great day
Now I wanna get this. Lookin great , Russ.👍
Thanks Charlie it is a fun kit you would enjoy the build.
That is looking great. Quite a kit. Ron
Thanks Ron its kinda a head ache when building so I hope it turns out.
Great job on the model! Myself and others are interested in what paints and "dry brushing" techniques you used.
Thanks so much. I used craft acrylic paints that you can get anywhere. I use a stiff brush and take most of the paint off by brushing it on a paper towel. Then lightly brush it on the details and hight spots to highlight the details. I hope this helps.
@@RussellModelCars , Thank you! I've never used that technique before but will try it.
Nice work. It looks good.
Thanks Rick
That looks really cool
Thanks Michael
looks amazing!
Thanks I appreciate it.
Very cool looking sir very nice
Thanks Eddie
Hi, am curious about the the cold air intake fins. Did you work at it to get them to spin fairly smooth at all or did you not mess w that at all. I’m building that now and I would like to get them to spin smoothly. Any thoughts? I am doing some light and fine sanding and filing to try and free the fins to rotate smoothly
I did have them spin but not really good. they did not want to spin without catching on the other ones. i wanted to paint the model so after seeing that i knew it would not work with paint. So i did not worried about getting them to spin. i hope this helps
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@@RussellModelCars your welcome
Dude, please don't try to teach turbopropulsion science without knowing the nomenclature. You had me howling with laughter all the way through with your "descriptions" of parts and what they actually do on the engine. I built REAL Allison 501/T-56 engines for six years in the USAF and for 25 years following that. If you're going to attempt to explain how an axial flow jet engine works, you need to learn what parts are called, and what their purpose is. All of that is easily found online. I hope you realize this model is supposed to BE a teaching tool.
I was not teaching anything about the real Allison engine and only showing the kit that i built from Atlantis. glad you got a laugh at my expense you might of needed it. I was going by the information in the kit so you don't like it get with Atlantis and let them know you are not happy. If you do not like what i say, my models or me you don't have to watch i will be fine with that
Doug sounds like a real fun guy to hangout with lol