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Bomarc 08-04-2009 08:29 PM

Orlik PBJ-1H Mitchell
 
I'm going in....

Well, I threatened I was going to do a long term build, and this kit really got me excited, so here goes nothing.

Even though it's step 12 in the instructions, I decided to start with the engines. I figured if I can get past those successfully, it would spur me on to the next level. Here's what I have to work with:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...EngineInst.jpg

Sort of vague, but I think I got the gist. First I started punching and cutting. 56 push rods:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...9/IMG_2002.jpg

Cylinder formers, rocker covers, all kinds of little bits:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...9/IMG_2003.jpg

Finally I tried my hand at a complete cylinder. About a dozen parts in that, but I figured out the sequence and I guess it does goes together as advertised (crankcase roll in the background):

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...9/IMG_2007.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...9/IMG_2013.jpg

Now I just have to make 27 more......


Mike

ccoyle 08-04-2009 08:33 PM

You're off to a great start!

SJPONeill 08-04-2009 08:39 PM

Is that punch (the pen-like tool) in the middle pic? Looks interesting...is it adjustable?

Bomarc 08-04-2009 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJPONeill (Post 65312)
Is that punch (the pen-like tool) in the middle pic? Looks interesting...is it adjustable?

It's a leather craft punch from Tandy Leather. They carry two sets of sizes: the "mini" and the "maxi". Here's a link to the mini:

Tandy Leather Factory - Mini Punch Set

I have both sets, and they're pretty handy as you can see. The A.C. Moore craft store in our area carry both, plus a few other Tandy items. I think Michael's craft stores carry them too in the leathercraft section, but not sure about that.

Mike

SJPONeill 08-04-2009 09:47 PM

Sweet, Thanks, Mike...we're off to the big city on Saturday so will try to find a craft shop or saddlemakers that might have them...

Padre 08-04-2009 10:09 PM

That is a good start, the engines really make a plane look good.

Foxbat 08-04-2009 11:24 PM

Nice choice, Mike!! :) Very interesting project. I've got the B-25J from Orlik, so will be following your thread very closely.

Sergey

buffalowings 08-05-2009 03:12 AM

so that's how you cut those perfect circles, looking good

eatcrow2 08-05-2009 05:48 AM

Off to a great start Mike, and good photos showing what your doing.

Don Boose 08-05-2009 01:16 PM

Just back from Philly, Mike. Checked in to the Forum and was pleased to see that you have begun this major project. As the old Chinese expression goes, "The build of a thousand pieces begins with a single cylinder."

Don


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