1/33 Phonix D.I Orlik kit - Page 2

**eatcrow2** · #11 04-23-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Orange

Superb progress Peter, I'm keeping track of it on Swanny's forum as well. You're certainly attracting positive reactions from the other modelers there! A respectable endeavor, and here's hoping all our other contestants do so as well!

Peter, could you explain the '"beeswax?" I'm interested in this, as I find the most trouble in cutting through thick stock.

You should be able to find "beeswax" at any good hardware store, or even in an art supply place?? Anytime I'm cutting through thicker stock I'll just drag the blade over the wax (only the cutting edge).. then make a couple of passes on what I'm cutting, and if the blade feels like it's dragging.. re-wax. You can kind of see from the pix of the wax of how I'm using it. Experiment.. IMO it makes a noticeable difference, and I tend to get cleaner cuts. Plus that chunk of wax will last forever. Also handy for taking the fuzz off of line when rigging for sail models. In carpentry, we/I use it a lot for a number of things...

**milenio3** · #12 04-25-2012, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the beewax tip, Peter!

Nice going on the Phöenix!

**Don Boose** · #13 04-25-2012, 01:38 PM

Somehow, I missed the start of this build, but I now see that you have made your usual elegant introduction and are well into the build.

It will be a pleasure to see the rest of the story.

Don

**piotter** · #14 04-25-2012, 05:10 PM

Don - I intented to write: " Oops, How I could missed it ? "

Now Eatcrow2 have one more visitor and observer.
I glued this model some times ago. Please be carefull with engine cowling.
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for Your build!

**eatcrow2** · #15 04-25-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by piotter

Don - I intented to write: " Oops, How I could missed it ? "

Now Eatcrow2 have one more visitor and observer.
I glued this model some times ago. Please be carefull with engine cowling.
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for Your build!

As the snail moves, so go my builds...

Thanks for the advice and the comments.. I am curious about the "green" stripe on the fuselage inside at the top. What does it mean, and why is it there?? Probably one of those things that becomes self-explanatory once I get that far??

**deckape** · #16 04-25-2012, 09:28 PM

Ahoy eatcrow
Beautifull job a very pretty airplane it is. when i finish my dumbo I am getting back into my paper builds. Hardy well done

boats

**Tapcho** · #17 04-25-2012, 11:12 PM

Very nice start Peter. Thanks for beeswax tip, I have to get me a lump of that. My wife works in a plant nursery were they keep bees too so maybe she will aid my hobby. Looking forward for your updates.

Tappi

**piotter** · #18 04-26-2012, 03:20 AM

Eatcrow2 wrote : "I am curious about the "green" stripe on the fuselage inside at the top. What does it mean, and why is it there??"

These stripes are marks for areas you should cut off or sand off from the outside. Thats becouse sides of fuselage are strengthened by 1mm cardboard. Sanding or cutting this areas giving you perfect shape to glue "back" anrd "front" of fuselage.

Im not sure You understand me. Maybe I should to draw it ?

**eatcrow2** · #19 04-26-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by piotter

Eatcrow2 wrote : "I am curious about the "green" stripe on the fuselage inside at the top. What does it mean, and why is it there??"

These stripes are marks for areas you should cut off or sand off from the outside. Thats becouse sides of fuselage are strengthened by 1mm cardboard. Sanding or cutting this areas giving you perfect shape to glue "back" anrd "front" of fuselage.

Im not sure You understand me. Maybe I should to draw it ?

No, I think I understand.. I was guessing anyway that this had to be sanded/beveled so the parts 10b..10c, and the ones in front would fit and have a gluing surface. Thanks for the quick response.

**Don Boose** · #20 04-26-2012, 10:05 AM

I've gone back through this thread, Peter, and find it rewards repeated viewing. I really like the way you provide information on the model and on your techniques (I try to do the same, although my builds are pitched at a much more basic skill level).

The way that you scored the cockpit deck beautifully replicates real wood.

A splendid project all the way around.

I had forgotten about the value of beeswax in cutting. I always keep a block around for lubricating drill blades, starting screws, and taking the fuzz off thread. It also makes the work space smell good.

Don