Lucas Hofman Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 This is a good phase in building: I could not withstand the urge to spend an hour mounting everything together and see the complete airframe "in the flesh": All the best for the new year! Lucas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 That looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Final sanding round and closing of the wing seat gap with epoxy/microballoons, force into the gap with a syringe: Happily I got the wing off again.... Now there is not postponing anymore. Tonight covering will start. It is more then 2 years ago since I last covered a model, I hope I still can do this properly. Happily it is an easy scheme to cover. Cheers, Lucas Edited January 4, 2023 by Lucas Hofman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 The feeling comes back quickly and the first results are not too bad: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 To cover the ailerons cost as much time as the wing itself... The red stuff is next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 To cover the ailerons cost as much time as the wing itself... The red stuff is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 When one forgets to press the "Submit Reply" button one does not get feedback, but the site does not lose the content entered. So "the red stuff" came on the next day: Since it will be raining tomorrow (on snow, so the surface gets very slippery) I expect to start on the fuselage. Is it wise to start with the difficult part, i.e. the fin? Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I can't remember. I think Fin last is I remember rightly but I could be wrong. Actually it should not make much difference. I have done a few like that and they all worked well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 I took the topside first. Not too pleased with how the tail turned out: Mostly because of the stringers that I should have continued further back. Also there is very much crimping involved, which tend to lead to somewhat ragged edges. But the whole topside is done. The rest is easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I must go and look at mine, can't remember exactly what it loos like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun Flyer Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 It's almost a shame to cover it. The build quality is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 12 hours ago, Fun Flyer said: It's almost a shame to cover it. The build quality is beautiful. Thank Fun Flyer. However, the build speed is quite slow I fear... But since building is for fun that does not matter. Regards, Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 A little further every day: A razor blade with a 3mm wood piece glued to one side helps to cut a constant distance over an edge. It helps with getting nice seams. Cheers, Lucas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I think that I have(had?) a gadget that does the same thing. I cut narrow pinstripes by taping two scalpel blades to a piece of hardwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 I bought one too. I think it was this one: https://www.slecuk.com/crafty-cutter. However, the cutting edges get blunt quickly when cutting film and the blade could not be shifted. Thanks for the tip about gluing 2 blades to a piece of wood. That may come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Nearly finished with the fuselage: Some striping and the cowl are left. Finished with covering this weekend. It is funny that I always look forward to the covering stage, and then I am glad it is over... Cheers, Lucas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I know just what you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Cowling and the black fields under the wing are done. Striping tomorrow. In the picture I am trying out whether 8mm og 10mm wide stripes looks more like the prototype. I am leaning towards the narrower stripe, but with a 10mm gap between the red and the stripe. Regards, Lucas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) A simple stripe makes a lot of difference! Now we are at the ARF stage! Cheers, Lucas Edited January 15, 2023 by Lucas Hofman 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 NICE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Started with the canopy tonight, but I wonder how to fix this while gluing. If using small screws, how many would one need? Is it best to drill and fix dry, then take out all screws, apply canopy glue and screw to hold or is it better to glue first (but how to hold the plastic sheet in place then), and drill holes and screw later? All advice appreciated! Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Micro screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Modelfixings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I use very small screws, about five round the bowed frames and a couple along the side members. As Ron says Model Fixings have an incredible range and they ship world wide and very very fast. My problem with Model Fixings is that every time I go on the site I think "Oh, those would be useful. I could do with some of them...Oh, I need some of them...." and a small order gets much bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 35 minutes ago, Peter Miller said: I use very small screws, about five round the bowed frames and a couple along the side members. Only screws, no canopy glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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