Gloster Pioneer G.40 Orlik in 1/33

[Isaac]

Before I added the nose inlet sections, I had to build and install the nose gear strut. The reason for it is that it is mounted via a pin that penetrates the sides of the gear bay.



Once in position, I used CA ( Cynoacrylate ) super glue to fix it in place.



When that is done, then complete the forward section.






Isaac

[Beachead]

Pretty cool. Are you going to put together the engine anyway, have it just for show?

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by Beachead

Pretty cool. Are you going to put together the engine anyway, have it just for show?

Not sure if I will build the engine,. As I said, the kit's engine is inaccurate up front and needs to be reworked. If I do, then it will be shown external on the sides.


Thanks

Isaac

[Tim Crowe]

Taking shape nicely

Tim

[Isaac]

The fairing is relatively simple. My only addition was to add a card stock strip to allow for better contact with the fuselage.






Isaac

[Isaac]

Structure is added


Here are the parts


Installed






Isaac

[Tim Crowe]

Couldn't really figure out why the vertical fin would be made in two parts

A one piece part would give a better leading edge

Tim

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by Tim Crowe

Couldn't really figure out why the vertical fin would be made in two parts

A one piece part would give a better leading edge

Tim

Tim


I agree!! It is a straight fold and they could have made it from one piece.



I did work it a bit more to get a better leading edge.



Isaac

[OSTOJA]

Interesting plane, good job, regards.

[Isaac]

This kits allows for separate control surfaces. If you choose this option, you need to cut those out and build the surfaces separately.


Elevators



Horizontal fins
There is a small thin spar and a center rib to support it. I just added a small tab to attach the two sides to each other.







Isaac