Build: Orlik Wright Flyer I, 1:25 - Page 4

**rlwhitt** · #31 12-17-2007, 06:45 PM

Most of the tedium is done at last. The first photo is a group picture of all 18 struts, wired and thread-wrapped.

The 2nd pic is a typical attach point showing the silver plate and 2 rigging hooks. So far I've made the first half (36) of the hooks. Still got the top wing underside to do!

Finally, all the soldiers in a line (well, 2 lines). Once the top wing is done with the plates and hooks, I'll mate the 2 (dry) in some sort of jig and flow a little CA into each upper wing strut contact point to seal the deal; then add rigging lines - which I'm guessing are the real structural rigidy of this thing!

**Don Boose** · #32 12-17-2007, 07:12 PM

It's great to see this one coming together so beautifully, Rick. A lot of very fine work, patience, and dedication on display there.

And the timing of these recent photos is just right, as today is the anniversary of the first flight.

Don

**Clashster** · #33 12-18-2007, 07:48 AM

That is some incredible work, Rick! With all that repitition, you should be modelling armor.... all those wheels and tracks!!! Beautiful build! Looking forward to the next installment!

**dansls1** · #34 12-18-2007, 08:53 AM

Excellent! As always, I strive to begin to be able to duplicate your build quality

**cardmodeler** · #35 12-18-2007, 02:18 PM

This is simply awesome work! I am enjoying this build! It inspires me to get off my fanny do some modelling. Thanks for sharing!

**rlwhitt** · #36 12-18-2007, 10:04 PM

Thanks guys! As usual, you're much too kind!

**CharlieC** · #37 12-18-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clashster

That is some incredible work, Rick! With all that repitition, you should be modelling armor.... all those wheels and tracks!!! Beautiful build! Looking forward to the next installment!

Indeed - echo the sentiments. (Pulls out crystal ball) - "I can see a Halinski Panther in your future...much part repetition there is"

Regards,

Charlie

**rlwhitt** · #38 12-19-2007, 04:07 PM

Here both wings mated together to all the struts. I was amazed at how rigid this is without the rigging lines yet! Rigging is next. Oooh what fun!

**Clashster** · #39 12-19-2007, 11:43 PM

Looks awesome!

**B-Manic** · #40 12-20-2007, 01:30 AM

Its a thing of beauty. Did you use some sort of jig for the mating?