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Old 08-04-2009, 08:29 PM
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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:



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



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



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):




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


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Old 08-04-2009, 08:33 PM
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You're off to a great start!
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Old 08-04-2009, 08:39 PM
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Is that punch (the pen-like tool) in the middle pic? Looks interesting...is it adjustable?
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Old 08-04-2009, 08:55 PM
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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.

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Old 08-04-2009, 09:47 PM
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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...
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Old 08-04-2009, 10:09 PM
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That is a good start, the engines really make a plane look good.
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:24 PM
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Nice choice, Mike!! Very interesting project. I've got the B-25J from Orlik, so will be following your thread very closely.

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so that's how you cut those perfect circles, looking good
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Old 08-05-2009, 05:48 AM
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Off to a great start Mike, and good photos showing what your doing.
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:16 PM
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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."

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