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Creosotewind, Image # 32319 | 24 Sep 14 19:24 |
Arms. |
Creosotewind, Image # 32318 | 24 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 # 32317 | 24 Sep 14 19:13 |
Start of the pilot. I feel a bit like Dr. Frankenstein. |
Creosotewind, Image # 32190 | 25 Aug 14 14:55 |
More foam filling at the tail cone area. |
Creosotewind, Image # 32189 | 25 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 # 32188 | 25 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 # 32187 | 25 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 # 32186 | 25 Aug 14 14:49 |
To prep for the new cockpit I cut away the kit's seat back with a sharp blade. |
Creosotewind, Image # 32185 | 25 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 # 32184 | 25 Aug 14 14:46 |
The tail, mechanical openings are filled with either balsa or green florists foam, sanded then glassed over. |
Creosotewind, Image # 32183 | 25 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 # 32167 | 24 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.
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BriandKilby, Comment for image # 32167 | 24 Aug 14 19:03 |
looks fun! what's the wingspan? |
Creosotewind, Image # 32175 | 24 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 # 32174 | 24 Aug 14 18:41 |
Some of the reference books I'll be using. |
Creosotewind, Image # 32173 | 24 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 # 32172 | 24 Aug 14 18:38 |
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Creosotewind, Image # 32171 | 24 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 # 32170 | 24 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 # 32169 | 24 Aug 14 18:31 |
The cockpit. |
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