David Hazell 1 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Allan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hello, I've been watching with keen interest , the warbird kits really are super. If I could be ask , what are the box dimensions ? I would like to get a friend to bring a kit along next time he flys over. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Aww come on David is that all you done so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hazell 1 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Posted by Paul Johnson 4 on 03/11/2020 12:40:45: Aww come on David is that all you done so far... I opened the boxes and had a sniff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Posted by David Hazell 1 on 03/11/2020 12:49:50: Posted by Paul Johnson 4 on 03/11/2020 12:40:45: Aww come on David is that all you done so far... I opened the boxes and had a sniff... Nothing beats that smell of freshly lasered balsa in the morning. Wonders if there's now a business model to bottle it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hazell 1 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Posted by SA Allan on 03/11/2020 12:31:10: Hello, I've been watching with keen interest , the warbird kits really are super. If I could be ask , what are the box dimensions ? I would like to get a friend to bring a kit along next time he flys over. Thanks 960mm x 180mm x 160mm or thereabouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hazell 1 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Posted by David Hazell 1 on 03/11/2020 13:02:43: Posted by SA Allan on 03/11/2020 12:31:10: Hello, I've been watching with keen interest , the warbird kits really are super. If I could be ask , what are the box dimensions ? I would like to get a friend to bring a kit along next time he flys over. Thanks 960mm x 180mm x 160mm or thereabouts... I mean 960 x 200 x 160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parridav Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Glynn, Richard is supplying the Stars and Bars could you do this for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 David Richard had already told about it, They have just been put in the postbox, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just had Graham and Sweep drop in..... apparently I've been slacking!! So you balsa sniffers to date the build has gone very quickly, even without a manual, drawing and LABEL. Wing Sheeting. This has listed 10 sheets of 1/16 balsa, there is actually 11 in the box. Even so please be frugal with it because should you damage any you will find it tight to complete the skinning, without trawling the model shops for any stock at the moment. Laying the wing on it's stand off tabs on a flat surface start with the top and fit the first sheet in line with the main spar centre line. This will help the leading edge sheet when you come to add it. Those damn feet again! Now you may take the sheet to R1. I did not as I still had to sort out how I was going to utilise the early R1 with it's cut out. I then worked towards the leading edge. Keep the trimmings!! and finally the trailing edge. You will need to add a small piece of 1/16 as shown, I have written on it how big. Trailing edge trimmed, leave a couple of mm extra to allow a nice tapered trailing edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Next construct the wing supporting Jigs These fit under R1 and R10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The next is something you need to take your time and get it as accurate as you can, please do not rush this. You need to mark the cut lines for the top skin for both the aileron and flap. Using a pin/needle push through between the aileron spars from the bottom through the top skin. Do this at both ends of the aileron. With the Pin/Needles through turn the wing over onto a flat surface then using a long ruler as a guide on those pins draw a line on the top of the wing skin. Next using the same method mark the cut line for the flap. This is as marked in the next picture. Please pay attention to where to mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 IMPORTANT Okay I just checked back on my posts and realised that I had not mentioned that the flap spars should NOT be glued to each other They are glued to each of their adjoining wing ribs only Hey but that should be in the manual which you all have and have read BEFORE staring the build eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Onwards Once you have marked the top sheet, time to sheet the bottom. Check that there is not too much weight on the wing that may create a bow on it check the trailing edge with a long ruler to make sure. At this point also measure the flap spar centres to aid in marking the skin for cutting. Use YOUR measurements NOT MINE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 LABELS ??? its a bit like the disparity of wealth . David Beckham has loads of money , we ........... not so much . The lads have loads of labels , you ....not so much . Savvy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 If the eagle eyed amongst you may have spotted, the torsion bar link has been left off. This is to allow you to remove the flap to complete it, cover , fit the hinges, and lastly add that bar. If you do not it will not allow you to remove the flap as it fouls R2. Edited By Paul Johnson 4 on 03/11/2020 17:12:25 Edited By Paul Johnson 4 on 03/11/2020 17:18:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I hate you Butler....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Fast forward..... wing underside sheeted. Where's the other foot gone? Probably searching for labels...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The Nerve racking bit.. cut out aileron and flap... With the flap cut the top and then the bottom NOT right through from the top!!!!!! Otherwise you will cut off the ribs. DONT RUSH Take your time!!!! next sheet the top front of the flap, the curved piece can be formed by wetting and GENTLY forming around a broom handle or similar and allowed to dry overnight as it is a small tight radius for 1/16" sheet. Trimmed and mylar hinges fitted and pinned. Make the pins ONLY long enough to go through the 1/16" + mylar + 1/ 8" no longer especially near to where the torsion bar will be glued. The flap was temporarily fitted to show why although fiddly we chose this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Okay tomorrow will show the niffty little tool for adding the aileron hatch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Posted by Paul Johnson 4 on 03/11/2020 16:49:19: IMPORTANT Okay I just checked back on my posts and realised that I had not mentioned that the flap spars should NOT be glued to each other They are glued to each of their adjoining wing ribs only Hey but that should be in the manual which you all have and have read BEFORE staring the build eh? Reading it now - if only all manuals were like this - blooming marvellous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 But where's the video?????? I thought the 'boys' were in charge of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Last time the boy's did a "Video" Richard had a lot of explaining to do when the Vice squad turned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Posted by Glynn on 03/11/2020 18:01:37: Last time the boy's did a "Video" Richard had a lot of explaining to do when the Vice squad turned up. And Bo Peep wants her flock back.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 oops duplicated Edited By Flyer on 03/11/2020 18:11:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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