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05-19-2010, 09:37 AM
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A quick update....
I have started laying out the basic shapes for the SR-71. Unfortunately, I can't post any pictures yet..., but I can say this: It's gonna be a really fun build. When I do finally start sending pics, I'll try and post plenty of them. I believe people use these threads for future reference. Billy will post pictures of the model during the actual build. The pictures that I post will tend to be "development pictures" using blue cardstock.. to verify the correct shapes etc... I have to build verification assemblies to prove out buildability so that Billy won't have to print out the parts several times - the black ink will put him in the red.  This thread will be a little more lengthy than most due to the complexity and detail required (including the start cart), so stay tuned and enjoy!!! Ken 
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#62
05-19-2010, 09:47 AM
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Ken, I am sure I echo everyone else who is interested in this thread and model when I say....Can't wait! I think the wait for this model to be developed will be agonizing. LOL!
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#63
05-19-2010, 01:40 PM
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My local ink-supplier is already very friendly every time when I come into the shop:D
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05-19-2010, 05:03 PM
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05-19-2010, 07:31 PM
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Ken, I have to wear a bib because I can't stop drooling! Can't wait for this one. A little over a year ago I posted (in the Design request suggestions of this forum) for someone to design a good SR-71 model. A couple of people sent me a couple of links to some models but they just weren't great. Based on your past work this will definately live up to my expectations. REALLY CAN'T WAIT!
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#66
05-26-2010, 10:23 PM
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Hey Ken. If you need any more reference materials, I have this book, plus a few others that have a lot of images and drawings, including full detail and color shots of the cockpits and instrument panels.
 Another thing I thought if is to wonder if you might include the D21 as well:   Pima has one of those as well, and I could get some shots if you need them.
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06-05-2010, 02:19 AM
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Any news Ken ? :D:D
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#68
06-05-2010, 10:12 AM
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To all,
I have been steadily working on the Blackbird. This is the stage in the process where there isn't much to show. Lots of lines and surfaces - deletes and startovers... The SR-71 is BY FAR the most complicated airframe I have attempted to replicate. But I think I finally have a handle on it. Billy, if you don't mind, I can send you the inner structure and outer skin (less openings & details and no graphics), just to test the buildability of the main aircraft. Very little ink involved on this trial run. But this step sure saves a lot of time down the road when adding gear openings and cockpit details.. Sorry for the silence, but trust me.... it's coming and no disappointments after the wait...  Ken
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06-05-2010, 12:27 PM
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I realy don't mind :D:D:D
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#70
06-09-2010, 09:53 AM
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To all,
Just a verbal update on the SR-71. I have been talking to Billy about the challenges this bird has been giving me. I had to start over a couple of times - the approaches I took just were not rendering the "charactor" I was hoping to achieve (every aircraft has a charactor or certain stance/look/presence...). And this aircraft has 'em all! So, since I am never one to give up easily, I started over again on Saturday morning, and I am please to say that I finally got what I was looking for! The proportions are correct, angles accurate, and the fuselage chines and fillets are there.... I should be posting pictures very soon. Thanks for your support and patience. Ken
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