Tony Bennett Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 i acquired an old Mick reeves 80" hurricane a couple of weeks back now and have been thinking about the best way to tackle it. the fuselage has been built up but will need recovering as the coverall has gone moldy. the foam core wing needs stripping and re sheeting, or i could make a built up wing for it. just at the thinking stage at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I prefer built up wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 ha ha ha i need to think about how scale as well. let me finish number 5 and the barnstormer first and then i will start to tackle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Tony didn't I see a list of your other projects in the Hurricane thread? Or have they been bumped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 no they are all still on going, i will do one of the others at the same time. like i always do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 fuselage needs some tlc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Look at all that work space! you must be able to swing your arms around in there lol. You apply the tlc and I'll relieve you of it when you get bored with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 too many planes to swing your arms about. the wing is ermmm yes, but i have a new wing arriving one day soonish. free as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Nice! does that mean I get it cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 ha ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa it's mine, MINE do ya hear. MINE. unless........................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 .............waiting with baited breath..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Philbrick Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hello Tony. I am building a Mick Reeves hurri at the moment, the wings like yours needed some attention as the veneer had split, but they are now complete but not joined. I have fitted flaps will I was at it and retracts. I am now in the final stages of the fuselage. Has the model that you have used the plastic moldings for the undertray and cowl as mine are in quite bad condition. I have also been following your thread on model chat to see if I can pick up any tips. you might find this link to yet another forum where a Hurri has been repaired some of the photos certainly helped me to see what bits went where **LINK** Looking forward to following your thread. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 hello Glenn i have no moldings at all so will have to make all my own, the wings need completely re sheeting, but the complete and free ones will help in that respect. i want to fit flaps and retracts as well.. thinking of desert tank busting version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 no more than a couple of days work for you Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 What you talking about martian? He did em in his sleep last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 LOL yes he probably did while I stare at a plan he builds half a dozen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 not even looked at it yet gents. maybe later this year after number 5 and the barnstormer are done. can do it alongside the auster and 72" lancaster build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just in time for me to take it for the new "flying" season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 been thinking about this whilst finishing off number 5. i want to simulate the metal sheeting on the front of the fuselage, which would be the best way of doing this. i had thought of cutting paper panels and gluing each of them on separately to simulate the ally panels. would this work, or is there a better way. help needed here chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCaughey Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 my thoughts which may or may not be of use; - laser printed tissue, either stuck on direct or onto paper or onto 1mm depron. 1mm depron can be sanded thinner and you could use silver tissue. - lithoplate not sure on thickness etc or if it's even an option - go composite, mould the nose then use it to make very thin perfect fitting 'panels'. paint, airbrush, cover as you see fit to get the finish required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 thanks. it's food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I believe 15 thou lithoplate once annealed can be easily formed around compound curves using nothing more thsn the back of a spoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 can it now. i best do some searching on line on how to do it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 well i attacked the fuselage today between other jobs. cut the rudder and fin off so i could get access to the internal elevator horns as they were bust. i can fix them now and then glue every thing back together and run the new pull pull cables for it all. fixed a couple of broken stringers as well. will put it to one side for the weekend while i finish hurricane number 5 and the barnstormer off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Philbrick Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hi Tony. I am keeping up to date with your thread, as I am still in the process of building mine. I saved a lot of weight by cutting holes in the tail feathers and then putting false ribs over the structure. Now that you have the tail and rudder off it might be a good time to lighten yours as it will save a lot of weight when it comes to balancing the model. I am also thinking of using Litho to cover the sheeted area on the fus so will be interested in anything you can find out. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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