Xp-79

[richkat]

Has anyone built the XP-79 Flying Ram from OddBall...I'v tryed twice now and can't...don't think it's that hard. Help! formers would help maybe I just need to design some....Rich

[airdave]

obviously someone built it, because theres a photo on ecardmodels.
but I know that doesn't help you much.

try posting your build...one step at a time
...and maybe you will get some input at the trouble spots

and if you do design some formers, you could share those here too.

just some suggestions

[murphyaa]

He's probably having troubles with the engines, where I had troubles too. All I can say is be patient, and go slowly.

[richkat]

Yep its those dang engines, every time i try to slide them on the wing collapses. I think I just need a wing rib or 2 in there and will be ok, just frustrated, this has allways been one of my favorite planes and I realy want to do it good...Rich

[richkat]

Oh by the way...Thanks Murphyaa....Rich

[richkat]

WOO HOO it can be done!! Made 2 base wing ribs with a 1/2 spacer and put in the center section and thats all I needed. Added card to the intake and painted on the opening to more closely model the intakes ( square top round bottom) and will add cones to the jet exahust. No gear, like the in flight look too much. I also recolored it white, all the pics I can find look white (or very light yellow), my printer prints it a dark yellow. I will upload the wing rib in the next day or two....Rich

[Miles Linnabery]

Dear RichKat:
What weight card stock are you using on the wing?
Thanks,
MILES

[richkat]

It's about 100lb. stock, a little light but BRIGHT white.....Rich

[richkat]

The pattern for the wing rib I used is in the download section. I used 1/4 foam spaced out to 1/2" outside dim. in the center section to reinforce the wing to make building much easyer......Rich

[cgutzmer]

I also added to to the download in the shop - thanks for letting me do that!
Chris