Ian Deary Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 OK - this is your second warning Mr Fenton... Step a w a y f r o m t h e A P A C H E ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 i only touched it briefly mister, honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Deary Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That will do it. Come on Danny, we all know your next post is going to be along the lines of "The lid fell of the glue and I thought I'd better try a few bits - just to see if they fitted...". Great work Ton btw - I said to Danny this week that I'm really glad you came to the rescue! Edited By Ian Deary on 23/03/2012 22:47:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 i am practising restraint seriously if a take one part out of the sheet then I will be doomed Hurricane is looking really good though, about to glass the wing but don't let on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Well I was walking past the workshop this morning and some pixies have been in, I reckon students of Yoda Hooper..... Now you see why spending so much time on the cad work pays off. These parts are pressed together only. The fit is tight enough that I can pick this up and it wont fall apart. No part has yet been trimmed. And the Pixies haven't found the glue bottle fortunately. One thing 74" seemed small, but it doesn't seem small now! Must put it in a cupboard so the Pixies can't find it............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Came upstairs to the workshop and they had been at it again. Bear in mind I have no plan, and no numbering on these bits, they are so accurate if a bit doesn't fit its wrong. Hardest 3d puzzle i have ever done but what a way to start a build. Well chuffed. Thanks Ton you are the best!!! Cheers Danny PS still no glue, the fit is fantastic Edited By Danny Fenton on 24/03/2012 17:22:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Those pixies are very naughty Danny. I hope you've covered Hurri's eyes or she'll think she's being forgotten. Looks great though - just like the 3D CAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ian, thanks for the compliment. Danny, OOOOO now you have made a big mistake now you can't go back to the Hurricane the Apache puzzle has got you in its power and theres no way back. Is that fun building or what it looks great and as you mention on the screen 74" is small but on the building board its getting bigger and bigger and bigger. It looks great iam happy it fits just great must also admit that its not only my work its also Rob (RBCkits) who is a great craftsman with his CNC cutter. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Wow that's looking fantastic Danny - very theraputic - an executive jigsaw puzzle! You can see already that it is 'right'. Credit to Ton and Rob! Great idea of yours too. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Rob Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Any news Danny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi Mr. Rob, I am trying to be good and leave the Apache to one side while I get my Hurricane finished. I popped it all in an old kit box out of sight I know you want to see it come together and I can promise you so do I But I have to be realistic I did manage to pick up a set of Eflite 1.20 sized trike retracts for it though I need to be careful with time and get my finger out on the hurricane, because Ton and I want to do a couple of 60" Cirrus Moth's this coming winter, so many models, so little time Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Rob Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 That sounds like a clever way to doe it, I had a little hope you weren't that sensible Are the retracts with included servo (these?). Cirrus sounds great, decent size as well. Knowing Ton there will probably be a set of scale floats as well?!? Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi Rob, yes those are the ones, the trike set at the bottom. On first inspection they look really nicely made. The smaller versions seem to have some plastic in their construction but this larger 1.20 sized set are virtually all metal and very nice. I will make some nice scale oleos on the lathe, If I can figure out how to I have just been grazing the web, trying to buy some T6 alloy tube from which to machine them I am amazed that I have been able to ignore the Apache.... Thanks for reminding me......... Scale floats for the Cirrus...... oooo theres a nice idea, not sure "Jason" would have had any but it would be fun all the same Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Danny , Good on you to finish the Hurricane first must be difficult to leave the Apache as it is right now. The E-flite retracts are great have them in my Tempest can't wait to do some more flying and play with the retracts during take off and landings. Looks like we have good weather next week so . Rob, You know me all to well so yes there will be a set of floats also and I think for Danny we won't tell "Jason" that its feet are wet. And than again every one or thing would like to have a swim every now and than. Looks to me Danny is thinking already in that direction because look at the pic he posted in my seaplane meeting thread. Do I need to say more Here is the thread ; click here Ton Edited By Ton van Munsteren on 24/04/2012 19:09:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Woh.. Just something about the shape and outline of this one.. should be on everyones build list.. but then again would not want to see three or four at the field... the video on floats is superb... Now if I jjust win the lotto..... sea plane rate on a twin or laser cut kit of the model... I know, BOTH! Excellent job, cant wait to see her with some clothes on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hi Danny, Any news on the Apache looking forward to some more pickies off any progress made. I have some good news myself, have an new PC up and running , but first 2 weeks holiday in Wales and after that having a go at the drawing for the Apache. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hi Ton, the Apache is safely tucked away in a box, can't wait to get on to it, but I must finish this Hurricane first. I have been busy at work of late but hope to make serious inroads on the Hurricane next week. Its all in primer and not far from colour. Don't let anybody see this shot Great news about the new PC a drawing would be good Are you stil thinking about the DH60 or do you have enough on your plate Cheers Danny Edited By Danny Fenton on 29/06/2012 19:13:42 Edited By Danny Fenton on 29/06/2012 19:25:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Danny, That looks great you really are a craftsman on making those details , won't tell anyone so you can post some more pickies in here. By the way great pics in your new scale column will read it this weekend. Work on the Fiat is going slow but working on it , the BT Cessna has flown needs some more colour to finish but is a great plane. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Oooo yes the DH60 is still on my list but knowing you have to finish youre Hurricane and the Apache makes me think Iam in no hurry, will make a nice project for the drawingboard comming winter. First I want to finish some other project for the magazine to send in and with the Corby set for publication next month Iam working on my 1mtr span Mustang and my two MicroWarbirds. Ton Edited By Ton van Munsteren on 29/06/2012 19:40:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Daly Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi Danny,I would like to build an Apache someday,looking forward to your build. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Rob Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hi Danny, still tucked away? Any news or plans to start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 hi guys, the Apache is still tucked away safe and sound. I am struggling to get my mojo back after the Nats and havent touched the Hurricane for a while. must get that done first then we will get cracking on the Apache. Glad you guys are still interested, dont worry it WILL happen I am just a slow builder. cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Danny... CS (Monty Python fan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Patience grasshopper........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Grasshopper...? CS Link Edited By ConcordeSpeedbird on 07/09/2012 22:18:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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