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Sackys FJ3 Fury
David Sack replied to David Sack's topic in PSSA Mass Build 2020 - North American F-86 Sabre
Well I am not just sitting on my hands watching you guys speeding ahead.Though I am conscious time is getting shorter. The last few days I have been obsessing about the cockpit canopy which was just wrong for the FJ3 Fury variant. So my first picture shows the Fuselage with the canopy, already cut but not shaped, being roughly positioned. Captain Grey was obviously concerned and has been keeping an eye on proceedings The Fury cockpit canopy was moulded to shape with some cutting and a little filler And for the prototype frame the canopy was covered in a layer of clingfilm. This is what I call 'The modified Tinck technique' as Dirk was the motivation for this effort. On the first attempt the film was not sufficiently smooth and so a couple of attempts were made to improve this.When I was happy that the surface with the clingfilm was smooth enough I painted a layer of water based polyurethane varnish and then the put the glass fibre onto the canopy and brushed it into place. I then brushed another layer of polurethane on top of this leaving little excess. For the clean up I washed my hands and brushes in warm soapy water When I left the 'lab' tonight the glass fibre was looking quite promising. Tomorrow I plan to get another layer of glass fibre and once it has dried remove it from the frame. Then I can confirm that the shape is correct and decide whether the prototype has been a success or not. All good fun. The second canopy I purchased along with the first will provide the final finish inside the newly made frame. My past picture shows the shaping of the nose which I think has gone quite well, though those of you with a forensic interest may spot that there were some cutting issues:- My next update should come shortly - did the 'modified Tinck method' suceed ?? Will Captain Gray be happy with the results ?? Did Luton beat Wigan ?? ( darn, 0 - 0 draw ). 'Til next time. -
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Captain 'Stalker' Grey (stalker - a person who hunts game stealthily) was produced by Real model Pilots: http://realmodelpilots.co.uk I'm pleased with the quality and although surgery was required for his legs he does fit the cockpit quite well. There was a thread elsewhere regarding these pilots, I cannot find it at the moment.
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Sackys FJ3 Fury
David Sack replied to David Sack's topic in PSSA Mass Build 2020 - North American F-86 Sabre
Mid February looms and I have two fuselage halves that almost match. I have a pilot who is the right scale and correct uniform - and no longer quite so grey. Although the build is progressing slowly I am getting there and she will be ready for June. This has been great fun and I am thoroughly enjoying the ride. This model of the Fury is based on the Sabre airframe wih some small alterations. I found a plan for the Fury which I scaled up to 1:10 and this has been used to make the cockpit tub and other adjustments to the original airframe. The nose of the Fury FJ3 is slighly larger than the Sabre F-86A and so has been remodelled, though obviously not as extensivley as Mr McG's outstanding Sabre Dog. The nose and rear sections make use of foam. The centre section is almost as original in order to maintain the alignment and strength. On a dry fit the two sides come together quite nicely and the tub for the pilot fits in well. At the tail end the tailplane and jet pipe differs between The Sabre and Fury and using models, photos and drawings I have modelled the shape as close to the Fury FJ3 as I can. I learned not to sandpaper my airframe in the house as this seems to initiate marital distress and anyway working in the garage is altogether quieter. The wing has been remodelled to a 6-3 format just because once I started I couldn't stop myself - someone said in their thread they overcomplicate things Yep - Guilty ! So to date my build consists of a half finished wing, two half finished fuselage halves, a half finished cockpit and a half finished tailplane, and I am in a happy place ! I find all the posts on the forum hugely encouraging, there are so many skilled peeps doing this build giving us tips and guidance which I gladly apply. When I get the chance I'll turn my attention to the drop tanks and sidewinders -
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I'm watching too - Captain 'Stalker' Grey Yes I have been entertaining myself painting my pilot and building a 'tub' for the cockpit. It makes a change from sanding the fuselage. I have based 'the office' on an excellent Fury FJ3 plan by Joe Coles and available from 'Aerofred' The tub sits nicely in the airframe but requires surgery for the battery box. Nice to see the 'Dog' coming along nicely, and motivational for those of us less technically endowed.Keep those posts coming Mr McG
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US |Navy pilot 1950s overseeing work on an FJ3 Fury, His name is Captain Grey ! He needed surgery to fit the seat but he is fine now.
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I found this article for the 'rivet counters' while I was searching for how to finish fibreglass. I think its worth a look - https://www.modelairplanenews.com/create-a-perfect-fiberglass-finish-part-3/
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Sabre Drop Tanks
David Sack replied to Martin Gay's topic in PSSA Mass Build 2020 - North American F-86 Sabre
Many thanks Martin. Awesome! -
Sabre Drop Tanks
David Sack replied to Martin Gay's topic in PSSA Mass Build 2020 - North American F-86 Sabre
I, for one, would be most interested, would the drawing include the pylons ? Don't suppose you can get a generic sidewinder pdf too ? Edited By David Sack on 13/01/2020 11:14:20
