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GeeBee R1 by Rafal Ciesielski - Part 1
This is my first build thread on the GeeBee R1 by Rafal Ciesielski. I would not say this is the easiest model to build but is a nice challenge. Pictures are up in the gallery as well as a build diary here. A big thanks to SwampFox who told me how to get the images into a thread from the gallery.
OK. I have given a comparison of the two types of paper I use. The first image, which I ended up using, was printed on HP 52lb paper. The second was taken of the same model but printed on Wausau 110lb paper. You can see a huge difference. So for this model, due to the bright reds, I chose to go with the HP 52lb paper HP 52lb Paper: ![]() Wausau 110lb Paper: ![]() After cutting out parts 1 and 2 I joined them incorrectly. All the join pieces should go on the inside. I was not sure about this so built it again and I show this image later on. ![]() ![]() This is how the parts should not look..OOPS! ![]() This is my modeling buddie. He helps me on most of my builds, when he's not sleeping.
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GeeBee R1 by Rafal Ciesielski - Part 2
This is how part 1 and the join piece (the bit with the teeth) should look. It should be inside part 1, as shown:
![]() Here is part 1 and 2 joined together the way they were meant to: ![]() Inside view: ![]() Part 3 to be joined: ![]() ![]() This is part 3 under a very little weight while the glue dries. I use old blade boxes that have the used blades as my weight. This keeps everything flush while the glue is drying: ![]() Finished this bit. The overhang is not as bad as it looks. It is more a light shadow but a little sanding will fix this: ![]() How it all goes together inside: ![]() To be continued.... |
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Nice to see you have jumped in my friend. Ok, you made a mistake {that wont happen again
} Has for the colour difference {Saturation} sometimes this huge difference is down to the coating on the card/paper - there's NORMAL and BRIGHT WHITE, the latter giving a stronger colour output. The thickness of the card can have some impact too, but usually the coating plays the biggest part. Great start all the same ! I will follow this build with great interest mate.
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Cheers Jim |
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Your build thus far is nice and clean !
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Looking really clean, with great photos!! Guess that camera works well?
You figured out how to post images a lot faster than I did;-) Good work, keep 'er going. |
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Cheers Jim |
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It seems to be coming along very nicely Jim - nice recovery.
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ooooh goody!!!
I built this kit about a year ago. But never finished it... my skill level wasn't there yet, and the engine parts and wheel skirts were just too much for me! I also had a lot of trouble shaping the rear part of the fuselage and cockpit area. I have been planning to give this kit another try but I will be upscaling it (I like big planes!) I also have the Modelik kit which I want to try. (although it looks like the same kit to me?) if you run into any troubles, I might be able to help with a few photos of my half completed kit. but I think someone else here also did this build, and did it quite well if I remember correctly. There might be a build thread if you look. |
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It's exactly the same kit.
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Constructive criticism of my builds is welcome - if I messed up and allowed others to see it, I certainly deserve it ![]() Michael Krol |
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