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11-14-2013, 06:35 PM
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Hi, delticman, there's no big deal in building small scale models. From my experience, I just
started by building regular-sized models. As you have acquired more confidence and experience, you can shrink the templates to a smaller scale, say 50% for a start, then go even smaller as you go along. If you are willing to spend time reading my thread, you will find some tips. For me, I also read up building reports and tutorials by other master builders on this forum. Sites? You can start by getting freebies from the download section of this forum. Then you can go to pay websites for simpler ones first to shrink them and later more complicated (advanced) ones. So, this is my two-cent and I wish you happy papermodelling. Hope to see some of your works later. Papermate 
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#824
12-04-2013, 07:40 AM
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A little update on the Buckeye. I trimmed away some parts to allow space for a scratch build
cockpit. Not sure if I could make it. Just started by using those in the A6 Intruder to see if it works. And I'm not quite following Kancho's instructional diagrams completely as they used to say there are many ways to Rome. Papermate
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12-04-2013, 04:02 PM
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the thread lives!
a very nice start
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#827
12-05-2013, 05:05 AM
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The fuselage is now formed and assembled.
The pilot seats from the A6 Intruder kit appears to work but a lot of trimming is necessary to install them. Next is doing the canopy by heat forming. The mould is shaped from a strip of balsa wood. Papermate
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#828
12-06-2013, 05:38 AM
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The canopy is now in place but awaits final touch ups and adding details to the foreward part.
The vertical tail and horizontal stabilizers are affixed and I'm thinking of bringing the air brakes to more 3D looking. Should have googled earlier to ensure correct shape of the nose and near the engine intakes but it looks okay to me as it is now. Papermate
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