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Build: Orlik Wright Flyer I, 1:25
My next attempt will be going to the roots of aviation, the Wright Flyer I from Orlik. I did a first impression of this kit a while back, where there are some pictures of parts and instruction pages, plus some commentary. You can view the First Impression here:
http://forum.zealot.com/t145788/ This one will certainly NOT be an easy build and I'm going to have to get my mind adjusted, and try to bring my 'A' game! It has a lot of very thin parts, lots of rigging, and just an altogether different construction than most kits. It will be a real challange! |
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Laser Cut parts
I just cannot even imagine laminating all the wing ribs, spars, and other little thin bits and cutting them all out. Thus I would consider this laser cut parts kit a MUST! It costs as much as the kit, but well worth it in my opinion!
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The plane's construction starts with the wings. Not surprising, since this plane is pretty much all wing!
The first thing you have to do is build a wing jig, using supplied templates laminated to 2mm cardboard and attached to a base. Upon this jig all the wing ribs and spars will be constructed and reinforced with CA, then the skins applied. The jig will form and hold the "sag" shape to the wings. Here is the completed jig with one lonely, wispy rib sitting there for illustration. |
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This looks like a very interesting model. If your build goes well I'll probably have to add this one (including laser cut formers) to the wish list
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This one is going to make me very nervous. Never done rigging (on a plane at least), and I've never seen a build thread on this kit that actually finished, so it must be a bit frustrating. But I just could not resist it any longer. I've always wanted to build a Flyer, but there are surprisingly not many good plastic versions out there.
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Boy, Rick, really trying for frustration these past couple of builds!!! Good luck! Look forward to seeing it come together!
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Chris Currently have way too many hobbies |
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Gutsy choice for your next model! I built the old Monogram plastic model years ago and it turned out pretty cool, all things considered. With the addition of the rigging, some weathering, and detail painting it looks pretty good if I do say so myself. A friend of mine bought the balsa and tissue model that came out about 4 years ago, opened the box, took one look at it and closed it back up. Way too many ribs and spars!!! I will be watching your build closely, as you have shown in the past, your modelling skills are a force to be reckoned with.
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Yes I'm also is going to follow your build with the greatest interest.
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Rick, good luck with the Flyer. Are you going to get the laser cut parts for the wing ribs? In the same store? Please let us know if you get them.
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That's one I have on my list. Actually one of the one that got me interested in paper modeling. Would like more info on the laser cut parts, availability, etc? Will be following along intently. Thanks
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