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| Don C, Image # 39941 | 27 Feb 18 11:05 |
Extremities underway. Fabric control surfaces. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 39925 | 24 Feb 18 10:32 |
| Thanks for the information guys. I thought that most of the WWII planes used fabric, but just wasn't sure. Ray, I didn't get into a forum, that's why I didn't see it. Huey, I've used Bing and Google for pictures and Pinterest. I usually have a bunch hanging in the shop for reference too. |
| Huey V77, Comment for image # 39925 | 23 Feb 18 16:56 |
| Don, this is from an A/P's point of view. I consulted with a friend who's been in the business for 50yrs. I can't ask my friends who would know because they're gone. So, control surfaces are very sensitive to balance. During WWII, I believe all control surfaces were covered with fabric because of the following:
1, save on material
2: lighter, easier to balance
3: combat damage caused less changes in control effectiveness. |
| rayl, Comment for image # 39925 | 23 Feb 18 14:49 |
| Don, I honestly don't remember. It was in the WIX forum. The thread was dealing with someone cautioning another person NOT to remove the fabric covering from the A-26 control surfaces until a archivist could visit the hanger. Sorry. |
| Huey V77, Comment for image # 39925 | 23 Feb 18 10:29 |
| Don, go on Yahoo and search Douglas A26, go to images. You'll see many pictures that will show these details and color schemes. When I plan on building I look at as many pictures as I can first for ideas. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 39925 | 23 Feb 18 10:09 |
| Ray, sorry to hear about the snow. Where on Warbird Exchange did you find that info? I didn't see it there before and I went back and tried again- nope. I could tell from pictures, but that's all. |
| BriandKilby, Comment for image # 39926 | 22 Feb 18 12:39 |
| it's starting to take shape! |
| Don C, Comment for image # 39926 | 22 Feb 18 10:14 |
| Thanks. Note the stringer and former at the center of the nose. There are 3 or 4 of those that just will not go away. Grrr. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 39925 | 22 Feb 18 10:06 |
| Thanks Ray. I figured they were, but just could not find confirmation. |
| rayl, Comment for image # 39925 | 21 Feb 18 20:16 |
| Don: Yes,all the control surfaces were fabric covered according to the Warbird Exchange website. Nice job so far.
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| rgood, Comment for image # 39926 | 21 Feb 18 19:40 |
| Very smooth Don - like a plastic kit! |
| Don C, Comment for image # 39925 | 21 Feb 18 16:34 |
| Thanks. Does anybody know if the control surfaces on this plane were fabric covered? I haven't been able to find any info. |
| Don C, Image # 39926 | 21 Feb 18 16:31 |
Profile shows the clamshell canopy. Decided not to do a cockpit. Followed DD's method for the windscreen.. |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 39925 | 21 Feb 18 16:31 |
| That's slick! |
| Don C, Image # 39925 | 21 Feb 18 16:27 |
3 coats of filler, 4 coats of sandable primer, some more filler,lots of sanding and 2 coats of dope. |
| Don C, Image # 39924 | 21 Feb 18 16:23 |
Infilled - first coat of filler. |
| Don C, Image # 39923 | 21 Feb 18 16:22 |
Retrofitting to "clamshell" canopy. |
| Don C, Image # 39922 | 21 Feb 18 16:21 |
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| BriandKilby, Comment for image # 39891 | 11 Feb 18 09:36 |
| looks like it's coming together! nice! |
| Don C, Comment for image # 39891 | 10 Feb 18 10:13 |
| Sorry Ray. That DH-2 is an ugly little thing, but a challenging build. Huey, Sorry about your brother.I haven't decided which way to go on the plane yet - leaning towards the South Pacific WWII. I had 3 good friends that flew there. |
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