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02-03-2011, 08:08 PM
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Hi Isaac,
The B-17 is my all-time favorite! I'm looking forward to seeing the upcomming build. I'm sure that the others will do a great job constructing theirs, but yours is especially of interest to me as I know you personally and also your talents. I'm currently on assignment in Minneapolis for 2 weeks; I missed the ice storm, but do have to contend with the balmy Minnesota weather and snow! Best Regards,
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Ron Caudillo PM me if you need my email address. Last edited by Ron Caudillo; 02-03-2011 at 08:22 PM. 
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02-03-2011, 09:19 PM
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Ron
I would think you have more snow and Ice in MN right now. Did some more work on the plane. Today it was cutting out the cardstock formers and ribs. My hand hurts. The laser sets are really super savers when available. Thanks Isaac
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02-03-2011, 10:11 PM
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Isaac,
Some information on the fuselage build. You are building the model without interior so you don't need to follow the numerical sequence as you would with the interior included. Following the numerical sequence is only required for the interior parts to mesh with each other during assembly. It's your choice. However the only part of the interior that needs to be included is the cockpit floor. It is part of the structural integrity.......Ron
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02-04-2011, 06:18 PM
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The Fuselage
This is a conventional design using cylinders and cones ( just like the real thing ). So started assembling each. No issues here.
     The order of the pieces being built is not important, as there is no interior. I started gluing the round bulkheads. Problem was noted with part 8 and bulkhead E. I decided to cut off the top piece, which will shape the upper assembly of the cockpit area. However, the diameter of part E is too small when assembled to the forward end of part 8.     I will have to correct it later ( unless I screwed up here Ron ). Then I will glue the upper piece of part E on top. Still work in progress. I continued with the other pieces for now. Short report so far. Back to work Isaac
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02-04-2011, 06:45 PM
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Looking good my man you will find this kit pleaseing to build and to the eye I should have my intire fuselodge done plus rudder by Sunday good job keep up the good work your doing well. boats 
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02-04-2011, 07:08 PM
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Isaac,
You need to cut out the area on part 8 which has tabs for gluing the upper fuselage later. Then glue the former E in place at the front. Also you do not need to make the lengthwise snips in the connecting strips. The fuselage sections will slide together snugly and give a good connection joint....Ron
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02-04-2011, 07:46 PM
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I cant believe how many GREAT builds of this superb aircraft and model are going on right here on PM DOT COM - be sure, i will be watching and enjoying them all - Great work thus far Isaac
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02-04-2011, 08:06 PM
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Isaac,
I also noted you cut off the top of former E. That is a no no. Do not modify parts just because you are doing it with no interior. You need to make another Former E......Ron
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02-04-2011, 11:05 PM
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Ron You are right! I modified your build in this regard which is not the intent. It is too late though. But not a major deviation as it can be built per your instruction in that location.  I will conform from here on. I will probably build a new section with the correct Former later. My build log continues next with my minor deviation on this former though ( Mia Culpa ). Thanks Isaac
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