FGMM Santos-Dumont Demoiselle - Page 7

**jagolden01** · #61 03-31-2010, 05:35 AM

Thanks, Bob. I was difficult and fun. If there was no challenge I suppose we wouldn't do it:p.

Fianlly finished up the propeller so it's as done as it can be. I'll post finals next week.

**cgutzmer** · #62 03-31-2010, 05:43 AM

that looks great! love the rigging

So you combined two kits into one? Brave man

Chris

**Chats** · #63 03-31-2010, 07:09 AM

Wonderful job on a difficult model. A tip for your wheels if they are still removeable.
Avery makes a Clear Decal material, sort of like that overhead projector stuff
that you can print your wheels on to get your spokes and see through as well.

**jagolden01** · #64 03-31-2010, 08:58 AM

Thanks folks.

Chats, I thought about that but the wheels are permanent now.
I'd settle for some paint that would adhere to rubber and try to paint them light gray.

**Mauri** · #65 04-01-2010, 01:04 AM

Absolutely beautiful... it really seems as it as made of wood, silk and wire! (clap, clap, clap...)
Congratulations, because it doensn't seem easy for an FG model

**jagolden01** · #66 04-01-2010, 04:36 AM

Thanks, Mauri. Difficult-somewhat. hair Raising-definitely.
Very pleased with the result. I'm glad I decided to build this one. Moved my skills forward a bit.

**rbeach84** · #67 04-08-2010, 01:48 PM

Just noticed that the propeller must have been *real* close to the tips of the pilot's boots... what fun! Good thing, in case of a crash, the properller hits *first*! Otherwise, the pilot would pass through the propeller disk...

'" Amputation, we love amputation..."'*

*My brother in law's lullaby for his son.

**jagolden01** · #68 04-08-2010, 02:13 PM

Never thought about that. It is a strange arrangement with the propeller set back into the wings. Without any protection it would be scary havingthat spinning in your face.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbeach84

Just noticed that the propeller must have been *real* close to the tips of the pilot's boots... what fun! Good thing, in case of a crash, the properller hits *first*! Otherwise, the pilot would pass through the propeller disk...

'" Amputation, we love amputation..."'*

*My brother in law's lullaby for his son.

**cjwalas** · #69 04-08-2010, 02:25 PM

Really great job, Joe. I think this is my favorite FG build. You've added so much depth to the build. I don't know if there is such a thing as a "perfect" FG kit, but you've done a perfect build of one.
Chris

**jagolden01** · #70 04-08-2010, 02:28 PM

Thanks, Chris.

Now that I have all the parts on I just need to find out where we're supposed to post the finished photos.
Don't know if that last part was ever established.:p

I may do another build. Looks like I'll have time.