Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 One of the best parts shaving the fuselage into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I quite like a bit of carve and sand. Very therapeutic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Nigel R said: I quite like a bit of carve and sand. Very therapeutic. I totally understand. However, if you had spent a considerable part of your working life wet sanding. dry sanding and machine sanding you would find it difficult to appreciate the therapeutic aspect ! 🙃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Had enough of sanding for the time being, so decided to cover the wings. That didn't take long, so it's back to more sanding !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I see different colour balsa, so a light and heavy ( soft and hard ) that will be fun sanding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Actually new and old balsa. Fortunately all of similar density, so not too bad. Also fairly light. Had somebody call to collect an ARTF I was selling on behalf of the club. He saw the Hein and I nearly lost it before finishing the woodwork ! He wants to try out covering with laminating film, so that is another one going unfinished. I like the Hein and have its big brother to build so that one I will probably be keeping. Next posting should be of the finished woodwork as there is not a lot left to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 The Hien has excellent model friendly proportions. Don't blame you for wanting to build and keep the bigger version (also maratuka?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 What's laminating film ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: What's laminating film ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Thanks Earlybird, and Ron I did like your 3 videos, also the other liens to RC groups, it looks like good stuff for a lot of jobs, funny thing is that I have some in the workshop that I use as masks for lettering my warbirds as cold it doesn't stick down to much and pull the paint off after spraying, I will do a test on it tomorrow,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 17:30, kevin b said: He wants to try out covering with laminating film, so that is another one going unfinished. Arrr but that means you have more time to re-engineer/update another of the gorgeous now defunct Marutaka kits 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Funny you should mention that Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Well I finished the sanding and all that was left to do was put the assemblies together. I have enjoyed building this one and am looking forward to building its big brother (much later), as this is one of my favourite aeroplanes. Time for a break now and to try and get some serious flying in ! The next one is going to be a twin, but not the one I was intending to build ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 It's looking good, there was a Marutaka Spitfire kit NIB that was up for sale in France for 150€, I already have this one but I nearly bought it,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 9 hours ago, kevin b said: Time for a break now and to try and get some serious flying in ! The next one is going to be a twin, but not the one I was intending to build ! Cesena Skymaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 The next one is going to be a twin, but not the one I was intending to build ! P61 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Ace said: The next one is going to be a twin, but not the one I was intending to build ! P61 ? Been there. Done that. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) Well they did do lot of twin engine models, so quite a few to choose from still. P68 Victor; P38 Lightning; Cessna Citation: Cessna Skymaster; Cessna 310; Beech Baron: B25 Mitchell; C47 Dakota; and the P61 you've already done. Have I missed any? Edited August 28, 2022 by David Ovenden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 I think you just about got them all David (So have I). I will be building the Victor P68 next. The reasoning being that it is a high wing twin and will be good for me to learn flying twins with. So this one I will complete the build (and fly). It will be electric powered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 4 hours ago, kevin b said: I think you just about got them all David (So have I). Well Kevin, that's quite a stash of classic Japanese kits you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Keeps me busy. 5 down 40 to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Nice looking sleek civilian aircraft - looking forward to this, feet up, tea and bickies in hand 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 Bet you're wondering where I've been ? The answer is nowhere ! I decided to take a break and then life got busy (and the grass started growing in the garden). Anyway I am now back working on the kits, though I have had to reconsider the overall plan as it is now becoming obvious that there isn't likely to be enough of "me" left to complete all of the projects I would like. What with over 40 kits (aeroplanes) plus boats, plans I would like to build from and ones to design (no plans available). So I am going to concentrate on the ones I want to fly and those which people want to take on when I have done the woodwork. Back to the Victor P-68. This one is for me to use as a twin powered trainer. As is usual (not just me !) the first day got off to a good start with lots of building getting done. I had spent quite a bit of time figuring out the layout. The nacelles aren't quite big enough to get batteries in without a lot of rework and the nose steering is not accessible once the fuselage is constructed, so had to be built in early on. Fitting a big battery in the fuselage might also help with balance with it having a large tail and the motors are not far from the balance point. Here are some pictures to show you. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Doesn't look like I've done much, but what I thought was going to be a straightforward build isn't !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 A bit more work with the fuselage still on the jig and decided to make a start on the wing while waiting for glue to dry. Considering it is a twin it's a nice easy wing ! The nacelles are like power pods that can be interlocked after the wing is covered. So far everything fits nicely so I am very pleased with my laser cutting files. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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