G-JIMG Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 It's been a while since I posted anything on the build, life has started getting in the way again! Fortunately for me the real aircraft has covers over the cabin windows. This means I do not have to model the cabin internals, but I did need swmbo to make up some grey 'quilted' cloth. She did an excellent job, although she now stipulates that it means she made the model! I've also spent some time installing the Grilles I made earlier into the nose. It looks a bit rough at the moment but a coat of paint will work wonders. I've also been making the Engine Oil Cooler pods for under the nacelles. They were made in the same way as earlier moldings. Balsa male mold > silicon female mold > fibre glass part. Once the front and backs have been cut out they will be secured under the nacelles over a hole that will provide an additional exit for cooling air entering through the front scoop. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Jim, I might be wrong, but my point is that you have not allowed access to your photo album so no one can see the photos there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-JIMG Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Chris, Thanks, I get it now. Didn't realise you could grant public access to the album. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-JIMG Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 No new pictures I'm afraid, I'm still covering the fuselage and installing the T tail. However, I have weighed the, nearly complete, model and it turns out my pre-build estimate of 14lb was wildly inaccurate. The model will actually come in at under 9lb. A wing loading of around 45 is still high, but manageable for scale flight. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-JIMG Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 The vertical tail assembly is now fixed firmly in place, as is the dorsal fin. The horizontal tail assembly is loosely taped in place to ensure everything lines up before I connect the elevator snake and the wiring for the lights. To give some idea of scale, the ruler is 13" end to end. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Ohhhh Wow Jim Looks $1M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 It's looking a treat Jim, one could even say "Cosmic"...... D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Looking good there Jim....any update on progress possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-JIMG Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Hi Chris, I haven't made much progress lately - life keeps getting in the way! Hope to get back into the workshop later this week. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I skipped here straight from the first page..... Is this still your first electric build? In that case, I'd suggest throwing together something quick and simple to get comfortable operating an electric. Even just a small powered glider or a "stick"model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Southwell Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 This is an awesome build! Has this project been finished and flown? Looks fantastic. Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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