FGMM Sikorsky S-39

[Swampfox]

Originally Posted by deltapike

This is a "shutter plate". At least, that's what it's called on the Williams Bros kit of their Wright J-6-9. It shutters open or closed iris-like to aid engine cooling or warm-up. Beautiful model, BTW.
Deltapike

A shutter plate? I would have not guessed that in ......a while.

Thanks,

[bagpiper]

I have been so tied up with your wonderful colouring tutorial I completely missed this build of yours. What a wonderful thread. Love what you did with the graphics too mate.

Obviously multitalented indeed.

Splendid job.

Cheers
Jim

[bagpiper]

Originally Posted by Swampfox

Additional shots from last nights building.


Building the cylinders.

I really like the way the cylinders are done - in one piece. The model I am doing is in two. not much more effort but I like things attached at least in one place such as these are.

I also need to get some of those clips - yes I said that before but now I need them and haven't bought them yet.

Cheers
Jim

[Swampfox]

Originally Posted by bagpiper

I also need to get some of those clips - yes I said that before but now I need them and haven't bought them yet.

Cheers
Jim

I mentioned the source on post #21 if you want to read the whole thing, but here's the short version.

The blue clamps are from Micro-Mark Small Tool Specialist. The clamps are here:

MINI CLAMPS WITH VINYL GRIPS (SET OF 5)

Buy a couple of sets, I'm constantly running out. Maybe I'll order another bunch for myself!!

onwards,
SFX

[Leif Ohlsson]

Dear SFX,

That was a most beautiful and disciplined build, and equally beautiful photos from it. They might serve very well for an instruction leaflet! I'm glad I stumbled here in the nick of time.

Here's a belated congratulations gift:







The photos and the drawing are all from a pdf instructions leaflet for a exclusive kit by Italian Paolo Severin.

At his download page you will find a singularly generous collection of exquisite and exclusive drawings and factsheets for a number of models, including the best material I've come across on the Piper J3 Cub, Fiesler Storch, and many others. It is worth a look!

(Hint: You will be able to download a number of free 1/4 - one quarter! - scale drawings, in colour...)

Leif

[Don Boose]

This is a classic build. Superb explanation and photographs of the construction, absolutely beautiful final model. This thread (including the historical images that Leif has added) is a treasure to be saved and learned from.

Many thanks for sharing the journey with us.

Don

[mchale]

this looks awsome great job swampfox

[Swampfox]

Leif, Thanks for the excellent link and beautifully done PDF on the S-39.

I wish I'd had some of that info during my build. Oh well, maybe the next one;-)!!

SFX

[Swampfox]

Don, thank you for the support and comments. I really do appreciate them coming from you.

SFX

[Swampfox]

Thanks Mchale!! Nice to hear from you.

Appreciate it,
SFX