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Browse Images Virtual Aerodrome Image Browser ( Small / Large ) Show : All | Parked | Flying | Build | Aerial | Reference Page (5 in total) :  1   2   3   4   5  [ < Prev ] Hangar Aircraft Category Date Preview scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 03-Aug-09 13:34 Views : 755 scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 03-Aug-09 13:33 Views : 735 former tops attached and stringers being installed. One of the things I hope to gain by posting these pictures is advice/tips. If any of the more experienced modelers see something I"m doing wrong or can suggest ways to do this better/easier, please chime in! I've always found it's easier to learn from the mistakes and experience of others than reinventing the wheel over and over.... scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 02-Aug-09 11:24 Views : 728 bottom half fuselage scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 02-Aug-09 11:23 Views : 744 bottom half of fuse done scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 31-Jul-09 22:04 Views : 724 scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 31-Jul-09 22:04 Views : 731 another view Hangar Aircraft Category Date Preview scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 31-Jul-09 22:03 Views : 714 here's how I ended up assembling the fuselage. The formers are all square on top and I shimmed each one to match (as best I could) the curve lengthwise. It's still a liittle beyond my abilities right now, and although it came out straight the formers got skewed in plan view (from above). Drats. scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 30-Jul-09 14:26 Views : 779 1/2 of the fuselage done, now to the other 1/2!! scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 27-Jul-09 22:46 Views : 724 just mocking it up as I get parts cut out. I "discovered" a method of gluing parts outlines on balsa that keeps the paper from sticking. I put clear packing tape on the back of the sheet of paper before cutting the parts out. Then use Elmer's white glue to attach the cutout outline to the balsa. The packing tape won't let the glue stick to the paper...but sticks enough to cut the part out underneath it. scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 27-Jul-09 22:44 Views : 786 1st half of fuse started. I decided to go the "split former" route for simplicity. If it doesn't work out, all I have to do is start cutting parts and do it all over again a different way!! scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 27-Jul-09 22:43 Views : 756 all feathers done!! scirocco14 Scratch Built 1930's Racer Build 25-Jul-09 18:13 Views : 734 starboard wing in progress! Page (5 in total) :  1   2   3   4   5  [ < Prev ]