Dan Workman Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Few more pics. Starting to plank the bottom of the nose. It was a tight bend so was a bit tricky. Each strip had to be soaked at the end to go round the curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Used a fair few pins there Dan, I reckon about 120! Nice work as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Thanks. Its such a slow process you can remove the bottom row of pins to use on a plank 3 rows up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR 71 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lovely building Sir,sure looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Dan, do you have a technique for chamfering the individual planks to ensure good contact with its predecessor and successor? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 If the bend is too tight for the balsa to get round i will plane a curve into the end and then just run a sanding block over it. Also i'll put a little chamfer along the whole edge which really tightens up the joint. I'll also tack it to each former with thin cyano to help hold it all together while the glue dries. Its a long process but worth it in the end. The only other way i can see to do it is with block balsa and shape it after. Would probably end up heavier though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will -0 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Posted by kc on 05/04/2020 00:10:05: An amazing piece of construction ........am I the only person to wonder whether such a bulky fuselage is really necessary for modern aerobatics? These, although they look like aircraft, are actually airships and you need the bulky fuselage to get enough helium inside to lift it. This was found to make the aerobatics much easier as all you have to then do is point the airship in the right direction and open the throttle to move it that way. The wings and so on are just for show. They don't like to admit this, of course, it's very hush-hush which is why no-one ever mentions it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 A few more pics of the underside of the nose. The bottom/tail section was done by laminating 1/4 balsa, shaping then hollowing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 With something this beautiful Are you tempted not to cover the model and just varnish the wood finish.? Splendid skilled build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Posted by Dan Workman on 23/04/2020 10:34:21: Strangely hypnotic... Fine work Dan, keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Yes Denis I'd be thinking one layer natural tissue and clear varnish, no paint, as a base. If you've got it flaunt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Maybe a minimal contrast pattern so you know which way is up. But, I’ve got to agree, natural wood finish would be great and unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Yup, It's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 I agree. I've often thought of completely glassing a model like this and leaving it bare or spraying it. No experience in either though i havent taken the plunge yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Fuz pretty much finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Craftsmanship of the highest order ! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 I dont usually take many pictures of the wings. They're pretty basic in thier construction. The only issue i had was the sheeting along the leading edge. There is a compound curve because of the curved LE which makes the sheeting bulge between each rib. The bulge doesnt rise as much as the thickness of the balsa though so you can sand it out after the leading edge stock is glued on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Ready to cover.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Where's my fishing rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 She’s not small ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex nicol Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Big fishing rod required then!!!!! Kidding aside, very nice piece of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Its a well known fact that fish are very good a precision aerobatics! 😂 Edited By Dan Workman on 03/05/2020 13:52:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 It's superb work Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Cheers chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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