F16 Flyer - repaint needs immediate test build

[zot]

Yes, I see what you mean. Fortunately the nosecone is just sitting on the fuselage for the photos so I can adjust it as needed.
I'm not sure how I would rate this kit yet. I'll get back to you on that one. So far my impressions are favorable. I have noticed that ther should be four parts for #NC7...two laminated together per side...but only two are provided in the kit. This will require printing the first page twice to build the model once. Maybe once Mike learns about it he will add the needed parts.

I have come across another problem related to the repaint. Where you tipped the rear corner of the elevators, the internal laminate as cut sticks out past the new edge. This elevator printed out pretty dark too. Noticably darker than the one for the other side.

[airdave]

okay
fixed and fixed!

I'm adjusting some other stuff now

between your help
and the half built miniature I have
I have been able to modify everything so far
and whatever else i thought needed fixing.

before you go any further, would you like the updated files?

your side pods are wrong...I have updated those too

(my photos show the updated areas...but not the actual updates)

[zot]

Sure, send the updated files my way. I'll get back to the build later...gotta mow the lawn.

[cgutzmer]

Dave,
Can you fit the missing parts anywhere on the pages? (the one that has to be laminated...
Thanks!
Chris

[zot]

Dave,
Just wanted to let you know that I started again with the new files. I've been cutting, gluing, and laminating, but don't have any new pics yet. Hoefully I'll have some tomorrow.

[airdave]

once we get the test build completed
(and verified there are no more graphic adjustments)
I'll add whatever missing parts are needed...no problem.
(even if I have to rearrange things a little)

...it looks to me, like Mike's original idea, was for the builder to print the first page of the model multiple times. He even states this, on the first page.

His reasoning is that the nosecone will get damaged during flight and you will need many replacement nosecones. Printing the first page more than once, not only gives you more nosecones, it also gives you more of part NC7.

I tend to agree that NC7 should be included the correct number of times
and the nosecone parts should be on one page for repeat printing if necessary.

maybe I should adjust the model pages?

[zot]

Originally Posted by airdave

...it looks to me, like Mike's original idea, was for the builder to print the first page of the model multiple times. He even states this, on the first page.

His reasoning is that the nosecone will get damaged during flight and you will need many replacement nosecones. Printing the first page more than once, not only gives you more nosecones, it also gives you more of part NC7.

Dave,
The instructions say that part NC7 should be glued to the nosecone but not to the wings, so it is included as part of the disposable nosecone. If you use the two parts from the second sheet on the first model then you'll have to print two more nosecone sheets to build the second one. Adjusting the pages to add two additional #NC7s would save a lot of material over the long run. It doesn't look like that's going to be an easy task. Those first two pages are pretty packed as it is. The same issue lies with the original model as well. Welcome to Betaland...the semi-almost happiest place om earth. :D

[airdave]

yeah, if hes stipulating that you glue the parts on, then you cant reuse them...
which means you have to print 2 sheets for every one nosecone.

so, the answer is to add the extra parts...and maybe I will have to rearrange the pages a bit.

I'll wait for Chris' okay (or comments in this regard).

[zot]

Dave,
Since space is already tight on the first two pages, maybe adding an additional page of say six to eight extra NC7s. That would give the builder extras for future nosecone replacements. Just a thought.

[cgutzmer]

please do add the extra parts - maybe split them out to their own page - nosecone should be on its own page for reprinting. Can you adjust the original as well? Mike is having issues and wont be online too often....
Thanks!
Chris