McG 6969 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hello gents, Not a great deal to declare but I had some progress with the fin fairing V2. With the thicker cardboard being pre-bent and reinforced with a layer of diluted PVA, I prepared some templates to suit the dorsal triangular fin and all went very smoothly this time. Far from done yet, but at least I’ll have a solid base to build on when the fairings are dry. Forgive the temporary balsa sticks and pins, but quite chuffed with this V2-test so far… Hakuna matata & stay prudent Chris BRU - BE / CTR V2 Cardboard Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Hi again, Switching from the tail end to the wing again as it was a cold but dry and windless here in BE. The wing had its second Sauce layer already and I could sand it back to check for ‘imperfections’. A few spots - like the aileron shrouds - could do with a thin 3d layer of Sauce. Both sides were prepared that way and then ‘misted’ with a contrasting - flat black spray can in this case - colour for the final sanding. IIRC, Dirk used it on his Sabre as well. It’s an old trick used in car body-shops to obtain a smooth end result. Once the ‘misting’ is gone/sanded away equally all over the part, the surface is ready for the primer or paint to be applied. Hakuna matata & stay safe all Chris BRU - BE / CTR Misting Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Hello out there, I just thought I could bring in a few bright colours to enlighten that grey winter week-end… Not that many words needed, I guess? The elevators are now done with the Belgian tricolour at the underside and fully ‘vermillion’ at the top. Even the jig has been ‘nationalised’ now… it’s not going to rust right away, for sure. The radome nose costed me sweat and tears to sand the filler properly as it always wanted to end with some flat spots… the flat black is truly helping to hide the blemishes though… Hakuna matata & stay cool all Chris BRU - BE / CTR Bright Colours & Flat Spot Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 WOW, that brightened my day up !! D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Thats a lovely looking finish Chris - very crisp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Thank you both for commenting, gents. I must say that I'm well pleased as well with the results shown by the elevators. Only a very short session at La Grotte as it was the final GP of the F1 season in Abu Dhabi. Some blue foam added to the fairing and the tilted end piece of the fairing behind the rudder glued in place as well. Next will be filling up all the blemishes with my light weight filler combo and then... sanding again... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi nice job ... on the glassing side, have you ever used peel ply? Tried it a couple of times now and I'm converted. Leaves a finish almost ready for priming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Great work Chris, it's coming alive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Lovely work Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thank you Mike, Ade and John for you motivating visit and kind comments. @ Mike > yes, I've been using peel ply for larger projects but always in combination with vacuum bagging. Combined with some absorbing tissue - like kitchen towels - it gave real lightweight results but it was on the 'inside' of the part. I know Danny F uses it a lot at the 'outside' of glass covering, but I never used it for small modelling bits as external coating. Anyhow, it leaves a small wave as well, hence some 'filler' is still needed. Freddie B's sauce really is the most light weight form of filler I've been trying out. But of course, I stand to be corrected. Cheers & stay alert all Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 That's coming ong really well Chris. Very nice work indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Thanks for visiting, Martyn. Albeit being a very slow builder, I'm trying to do the best I can, but sometimes - as with the cardboard fin fairing - I get myself into a genuine 'exploration journey' as well... I really like that part of modelling though. I still have to find a way allowing me to paint the wing and fuse later on. The smaller parts were done outside in between our national rain showers. Now, with the temps decreasing and the humidity increasing drastically, I'll have to find a different approach... Cheers & stay careful Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Hi again, Some progress with the fin fairing V2. I added some blue foam at the lateral fronts of both the fairings, got the cardboard to blend in with their shape and finished up with some lightweight filler ‘combo’. The filler needed two passes with a light sanding in between as there are lots of concave and convex shapes all over the place… Probably the easiest part of the tail unit was to foresee the tilted end plate. A bit of measuring, sculpting and sanding was all it needed. Luckily, I didn’t forget to integrate the little plastic tubing for the LED beacon… And yes, the tail unit of the F-86K ‘Dog’ - including larger fin/rudder and certainly fairings - is completely different from the standard F-86. But, at least, now I know for sure… Hakuna matata & stay careful all Chris BRU - BE / CTR Fin Fairings Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Light at the end of the tunnel then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Splendid effort McG, Good work . You have a "bright" future. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Looking good now Chris, I've been using the card method from the days of rubber powered planes. Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Excellent work Chris your patience is really paying of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 ... thank you all & of course, our brand new Young Mister Moderator as well. I'm really glad I went on with the second version. The slightly thicker cardboard did the job nicely and being only 0,6mm thick, it remains quite lighter than that big lump of balsa needed to do the job. The jury is still out regarding how to properly glass that convex/concave tail end... Next will be to build a fuselage jig for glassing, Saucing and painting... and also find a solution where to paint the lot properly. Note to Ade > No, I don't have an appropriate 'conservatory'... Cheers & careful, gents Chris Edited By McG 6969 on 17/12/2020 18:01:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Vlieghe Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I have no clue what you are saying but the pics look great. Convinced this is going to be a wonderful plane. Keep up the good work McG! Lot(h)s of love, - Iris BRU - BE/CTR Chinese Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Thanks for your motivating words, Lady Chief. No session at La Grotte today as I had a 'prospection journey' to my very old garage box. The bad news > as I had foreseen, it will be quite impossible to have the Dog's painting sessions over there. Main reasons are no mains, hence no light and no heating and of course way to dusty... The good news > I found some scrap bits of wood that will be close to great to build the fuselage jig for painting... Cheers & keep safe all Chris Edited By McG 6969 on 19/12/2020 18:54:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Chris, I find the most important thing is to be enjoying the journey, no matter what ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Thanks for jumping in, Dave. No worries, I'm still enjoying my journey with the Dog. I already learned sóó much during this 'long-ish' build. But TBH, I would really like to find a solution regarding my painting booth problem. I will first start the carpentry phase for the fuse jig and then depending on the final size needed, I'll have to find a viable solution. Cheers & stay prudent Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi again, La Grotte has been converted to a wood/carpentry shop for a while to prepare the fuse jig. The wood I found was formerly a double bench/bed from an old French - or was it Dutch - Château caravan from the early nineties. Nice quality and at least the wood is fully dry… and free... I was a bit surprised that it seemed to be held together with simple staples, even ‘large type’ ones. Even when those were removed, it appeared that the units were still standing very solid. Looking closer, I discovered that all the bits were not only glued together but that each joint also was reinforced by two 6mm dowels… Did I mention ‘quality’ earlier? … Result > a complete session to only obtain a bunch of old wood… ... at least they are usable planks now. Hakuna matata & stay careful, gents Chris BRU - BE / CTR Quality Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi Chris the Dog is coming along a treat oh by the way all that wood you recovered have you thought you could make a bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Hi Martian and thanks for visiting. Regarding the 'bed' idea, I'm afraid that won't be possible as the longest piece of the bench is only 1,4m. I'm not a really tall guy, but even at 1,8m it would be hard to have a good night rest. By the way, is the Dog's blog that boring that I should think about going for a nap? Anyhow, I started to measure and saw about all the planks I will need to build up the fuse jig. Getting the glue and staple gun now prepared to have some further action soon. Cheers & careful please, gents Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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