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Looks great. Too bad all that nice cockpit detail will be mostly covered up, but as you say, at least you know it's there.
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Thanks, Don. You are correct...I just closed her up tonight and not much is visible, but more than I actually thought would be!
I got most of the basic fuselage structure in place. It's kind of wavy in places and not perfect, but it does look surprisingly ok. Not quite Ricardo or Isaac-esque! I think next time I'll make a balsa backing for the outside skin and just make my own formers and put it together like my flying models. Oh, well...live and learn. Overall, it's ok. Now I will make the rear cockpit decking, the cockpit edging and the gun next. Coming along! Cheers, Dan |
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Can't see any wavy surface Dan, looks very good! Wherever possible I double the skin on the inside to make the fuselage stiffer and the surface smoother. And use acetate glue, this is water free, which also prevents surface irregularities.
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Thanks, Erik. That's a good idea. I'll go look for some of that soon. I think mine is still water-based...
Just don't look too close! It sure doesn't look like your Hurri or Ju-88... Dan |
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All,
Making that gun was lots of fun...but installing it was a real pain the neck. I needed to modify the opening in multiple places to finally make it look ok. Well...at least it's ready to go hunting! More soon...Cheers, Dan |
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Your efforts paid off Dan- looks convincing. Though the hunting trip might be best postponed till the wings go on!
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That makes me laugh. So true!
Thanks for the look and the comment. Dan |
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A tiny update: Got the coaming and rear cockpit decking in place. Looks pretty slick. Next will be the tails (I think) or the cowling which looks like a tricky (for me) edge build. We'll see!
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MR Smith, I like it but, only a lot.
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This build proves to this geezer that you're never to old to learn new tricks.
Bravo!
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