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| David Duckett, Comment for image # 16340 | 10 Feb 10 02:55 |
| You say that the difference caused by the addition isn't noticeable when finished unless you use calipers and I say it is noticeable without them. I believe in keeping a plane as close to scale as possible in all aspects. The main reason I build as I do instead of just sheeting everything is that it maintains the integrity of the scale and design of the plane. It also insures that fuselages, wings, and tail feathers don't look like they need to be on a weight loss program. Having been around planes most of my life has made me acutely aware when something on one doesn't look just right. And 40 years of painting has only reinforced that desire for things to look as they should unless I'm painting an abstract or the shed. |
| John M Oshust, Comment for image # 16340 | 10 Feb 10 01:50 |
| I am not understanding you? |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 16340 | 10 Feb 10 01:43 |
| As long as it doesn't "bother" you but I completely disagree with the conclusion. |
| John M Oshust, Comment for image # 16340 | 09 Feb 10 18:19 |
| 1/32 sheets for the dauntless |
| John M Oshust, Comment for image # 16340 | 09 Feb 10 18:10 |
| DD..Sanded smooth but the 1/16 of an inch increase does not bother me and when finished is not noticed unless you use calipers! |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 16340 | 09 Feb 10 16:44 |
| It appears you're using 1/16" balsa to sheet and that brings up this question. Did you sand the frame to accomodate the thickness of the sheeting? |
| skotarzak84, Comment for image # 16340 | 09 Feb 10 16:29 |
| yeah i just built and paper coverd a guillows series 300 piper cub. i did not do bad for first model like this.On its way via ups i have a guillows series 1000 hellcat on its way, Cant wait to do something a little larger. im almost done with a series 300 cessna 170. I saw a model by poppy or someone but i cant find it again almost looks like he used filler or something on the larger plane like the hellcat. just trying to figure it out, Wanted mine to look like that. Or atleast try..lol |
| John M Oshust, Comment for image # 16340 | 09 Feb 10 16:16 |
| There are a few ways to cover. The choice is usually dictated by the models purpose....flight or display. I prefer sheeting display models, others prefer planking. In this hobby there is something for every one. |
| skotarzak84, Comment for image # 16340 | 09 Feb 10 15:58 |
| is that the only way to cover the models? Or is there a way to use filler or something else. Hello by the way i am new here and building my second model now. It just looks so much cleaner coverd like that. |
| John M Oshust, Image # 16339 | 09 Feb 10 13:42 |
These arrived today. The book on the right is a wonderful resource for anyone building a SBD Dauntless. If I had this book before I built the pit, I would have included the back up filght contriols that the gunner could access. Wonderful book. |
| Creosotewind, Comment for image # 16329 | 08 Feb 10 13:37 |
| You wanna stick my Bofors in the back seat? THAT would scare a Zero or two. |
| John M Oshust, Image # 16329 | 08 Feb 10 12:56 |
The slow task of sheeting the fuse concludes for today. A necesary but tedious task.....rather make guns!!! |
| John M Oshust, Comment for image # 16305 | 08 Feb 10 12:48 |
| Noted... but museum walk about photos also show thin leather cushions. |
| jgood, Comment for image # 16305 | 08 Feb 10 09:50 |
| The amount of detail you add is amazing, John! |
| Creosotewind, Comment for image # 16305 | 08 Feb 10 09:32 |
| Looking real nice, John. On the full-size planes, the parachute acted as their padding. |
| JohnG., Comment for image # 16305 | 08 Feb 10 08:04 |
| Padded seats...Only O Man would provide that comfort. |
| John M Oshust, Image # 16305 | 08 Feb 10 07:20 |
Gave the gunner and pilot a bit of comfort. |
| John M Oshust, Image # 16304 | 08 Feb 10 07:19 |
Started covering the nose and fitting the cowl. |
| John M Oshust, Image # 16303 | 08 Feb 10 07:18 |
Redid the front sight. |
| poppy, Comment for image # 16295 | 08 Feb 10 04:59 |
| Beautifully done!! |
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