MikeQ Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) Hello it was always a toss up between the PSS Sabre or the Petrel so I’m building both at the same time. Must be on ahigh after finishing yet another Obelix. I never learn 🤣. Hopefully I can emulate PeterGs success. Thought I’d start with least favorite parts, the Rudder and Elevator. Then it will be he fuselage and finally the best bit, the wings (except my favorite part cutting out the ribs has already been done by Sarik) Using 3mm welding rod for the AMT which is a perfect fit for the K&S tube after a very light sanding to remove the coating. All jogged up so hopefully should be aligned correctly. Mike Edited June 2, 2023 by MikeQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Glad to see you've made a start, Mike! In that picture of the part built fin, I assume you're using some sort of spacer between the pivot and actuating wires and plan on fitting the tail crank later? Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Hello Trevor The little building board is actually a repurposed one. It is in fact used to set up the blade angles on mini vintage rubber powered free flight duration models like the Dinamite etc. The useful big hole in the middle accepts different shaped inserts for different sized nose blocks. I just drilled another hole in it for the crank 😀 Went with 1.6mm for the actuator rod in a commercial bellcrank, bushed for the 1.6mm with K&S tube. Edited June 3, 2023 by MikeQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeQ Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Hello Worst part over apart from some final fitting and sanding. Never like doing tail ends. Will add 1/64 shrouds when I glass it. On to the fuselage ... Edited June 5, 2023 by MikeQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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