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Build Thread, Page :  <<   2   3   4   5   6  [ 7 ]  8   9   10   11   12  (244 posts, 20 posts per page, 13 pages in total) [ < Prev ] [ Next > ]
Creosotewind, Image # 3231924 Sep 14 19:24

Arms.
Creosotewind, Image # 3231824 Sep 14 19:19

You can see where the old avionics hump was. I sliced it off and made a new one out of aluminum. I added one to the other side.
Creosotewind, Image # 3231724 Sep 14 19:13

Start of the pilot. I feel a bit like Dr. Frankenstein.
Creosotewind, Image # 3219025 Aug 14 14:55

More foam filling at the tail cone area.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218925 Aug 14 14:55

I was surprised with just minimal fuss the plastic cockpit fit in the airplane. Almost like they were made for each other.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218825 Aug 14 14:53

Test fitting inside the cockpit. A lot of foam had to be cut away so the new cockpit would fit.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218725 Aug 14 14:51

The basic form of the AMT/Italerie/ESCI cockpit. A really nice, detailed model, but for my purposes most of it won't be seen.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218625 Aug 14 14:49

To prep for the new cockpit I cut away the kit's seat back with a sharp blade.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218525 Aug 14 14:47

I reshaped the tail area, and described the panel lines that were lost in the process. Unfortunately, these will be lost in the glassing and final finishing.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218425 Aug 14 14:46

The tail, mechanical openings are filled with either balsa or green florists foam, sanded then glassed over.
Creosotewind, Image # 3218325 Aug 14 14:44

The original wing (left) and the revised wing. The exposed foam becomes pretty fragile at this point.
Creosotewind, Comment for image # 3216724 Aug 14 19:42
About 33 7/8 inch. Length is just over 51 inches. Big enough for me to knock it around a bit as I move it around the room.
BriandKilby, Comment for image # 3216724 Aug 14 19:03
looks fun! what's the wingspan?
Creosotewind, Image # 3217524 Aug 14 18:42

To make the model more sturdy, I'll cover it with glass cloth and this Minwax Polycrylic. It is water-based, and does not smell. Easy application and cleanup.
Creosotewind, Image # 3217424 Aug 14 18:41

Some of the reference books I'll be using.
Creosotewind, Image # 3217324 Aug 14 18:40

The cockpit is not currently available, but I was able to find one on eBay. There is an old resin pilot, but it is very hard to find. I will make one using this guy as a starting point.
Creosotewind, Image # 3217224 Aug 14 18:38

Creosotewind, Image # 3217124 Aug 14 18:36

Towards the tailcone. Some of the this will be filled or cut off. Locations for the horizontal tail fins and nozzle mechanisms.
Creosotewind, Image # 3217024 Aug 14 18:33

The embossing is pretty heavy handed, but will help later on. You can see some of the pebbly texture of the foam. I intend to deal with that in a bit.
Creosotewind, Image # 3216924 Aug 14 18:31

The cockpit.
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