Char B1-bis scratchbuild

I have added the flanges to the exhaust manifold.

At this stage everything is pinned together. 

A close up view. 

The engine is starting to look like something.

I don't always work to any set sequence but add

here and there as the fancy takes me.  

The ribs on the crankcase have been sanded down 

to their more final shape. 

Overhead view, it is interesting to note that

the exhaust outlet corresponds exactly to the

opening port in the upper decking meaning that my

working drawings are accurate. This will

all be seen later on. 

Another overhead view, the opening in the firewall needs

to be cut out pretty soon to accomodate the engine which

is not in it's correct place, it should intrude into the fighting compartment.