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Browse Images Virtual Aerodrome Image Browser ( Small / Large ) Show : All | Parked | Flying | Build | Aerial | Reference Page (10 in total) :  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10  [ < Prev ] [ Next > ] Hangar Aircraft Category Date Preview rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 11-Mar-15 10:20 Views : 488 Starting to figure out how to do the canopy. Coke bottle canopy and 1/32" Bass laminated over forms that were lifted off of the canopy master. I used soft Plumbers solder to duplicate the the cross-sections to transfer to my bending forms. Soaked the Bass in warm water for about 10 minutes, clamped them to the forms then popped them into the oven at 180 deg. F for about 20 minutes to dry out the bass. Worked great. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Reference 06-Mar-15 10:13 Views : 501 I recall seeing a sign in West Texas that said something to the effect of "Do not run over Armadillos to prevent damage to vehicles". rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 04-Mar-15 16:49 Views : 499 I now have all of teh L/G doors constructed but are still figuring out the hinges and actuators. BOuncing around between items, I also now ready to start on the cockpit with the instruments printed out and teh Inst. panel picture test having been test-fit for the proper size. Off-camera, I have some laminated bows for the canopy drying on their forms. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 04-Mar-15 16:41 Views : 596 Decals finally applied, definently helped to get the right amount of fixative on the decals. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 03-Mar-15 14:18 Views : 496 ANd how is my day going? Glad that you asked. First time to make make my own decals using Testors decal paper: Apparently I did not lay a heavy enough coat of fixative over the decals. TIghtened sphincter, dry mouth, etc. I found that laying a piece of paper towel saturated with white vinegar over the decal softened it enough to gently peel the remenants off with out damaging anything. Whew. Now I will print up some new decals and be sure to spray enough fixative on them. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Reference 28-Feb-15 17:59 Views : 767 One More Chance to Spot the Plane. Hangar Aircraft Category Date Preview rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Reference 28-Feb-15 17:46 Views : 600 rgood; How are coming along? rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Parked 27-Feb-15 09:49 Views : 472 Another view. I handfiled and set the teeth on the plate to 16 TPI (crosscut). This project was just about as finiky as building a model. Anymore I need a LED headlamp and 2.50 glasses to keep the saw teeth in focus. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Reference 27-Feb-15 09:40 Views : 489 I was feeling burnt out on the XF-92 last week, so decided to catch up on other projects. A freind had brought over a old back saw for me to refurbish. I eneded up keeping the folded spine and replacing the saw plate with some 0.032" spring steel and makinig a new handle out of some localy harvested Black Walnut. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 25-Feb-15 07:44 Views : 504 Yesterday, it was in the upper 40's. Motorcycles were out and what was left of the snow melted. Today: Blizzard warning with 10" expected, all the schools closed and (-) 16 deg for tonight. The old saying in Iowa: "If you don't like the weather just wait an hour it will change". GErturde and Heathcliffe are once again bemoaning the fact that they did not head to warmer climes. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 23-Feb-15 12:24 Views : 508 The best way to bend brass tubing is to anneal it it first by heating until it is just starts to turn a dull red, let cool then slip the spring over the tubing and (within limits) bend away. Aluminum tubing is soft enough to bend without any annealling. The little butane torch at the top was purchased from Menards: $6.00 for the torch and $5.00 for a life-time supply of Butane in a aerosol can. rayl Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A Build 23-Feb-15 12:19 Views : 476 DonC and all: This is a set of bending springs from K&S (the folks that make brass tubing) that I use to bend shapes. the set ia available at your LHS or Hobby Lobby. It can be used on tubing from 1/16" to 3/16" O.D. (I don't think that you can find it for $1.75 anymore however. Page (10 in total) :  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10  [ < Prev ] [ Next > ]