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| David Duckett, Image # 16134 | 28 Jan 10 02:08 |
The tail cone was glued together the same way. |
| David Duckett, Image # 16133 | 28 Jan 10 02:07 |
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| David Duckett, Comment for image # 16132 | 28 Jan 10 02:06 |
| The glue is an "evaporative solvent" and very thin, and crystal clear so it's hard to see and the temptation is to use too much but it works as advertised so don't. I clamped the pieces together and used the brush applicator with the glue to lay down a thin coat and let it set for about 30 minutes before gluing in the styrene rod. After another 30 minutes I laid in a thin bead of medium CA and then applied "kicker" to that. "You ain't goin' nowhere, sucker !" It's very important to let it cure thoroughly but when it does it is quite durable. I marked the mold line with a pencil and used the razor knife to carefully cut away the excess. I had to use 80 grit sandpaper on the block to effectively remove the rest and then 150 to finish. (Looks a bit rough) I then applied the Squadron white putty with a spatula and let it dry for 30 minutes before sanding. The intake on the wing is what it looks like. The white putty is actually grey and the color difference shows but it's actually very smooth. I had to use a second application on the one shown BC, before cutting, to make it work but it did. Good stuff! Dumas says to use this basic technique but adding the styrene rod instead of the 3/16" strip makes much more sense and is much easier to do and gives better results. Dumas also says to use Squadron green putty to "coverup the unsightly seam". |
| David Duckett, Image # 16132 | 28 Jan 10 01:35 |
Cut along line... |
| TJH, Comment for image # 16036 | 22 Jan 10 09:08 |
| That's a good cat! We have 4 adult cats that are well behaved around my planes and now a 4 month old kitten that attacks all that moves or looks interesting; makes building a challenge right now! |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 16035 | 22 Jan 10 07:38 |
| It's 13 miles from here... |
| BillParker, Comment for image # 16035 | 22 Jan 10 07:30 |
| I live exactly 5 miles from I-10... |
| David Duckett, Image # 16036 | 22 Jan 10 07:17 |
Meanwhile...Patches checks for gaps in the filler. |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 15987 | 21 Jan 10 12:09 |
| All we have right now is really strong winds. Down along I-10 from Tucson to Picacho Peak all there is is dust and there will probably be several accidents. We're expecting rain later and possible wind gusts up to 60, same as last night only stronger. Yee haw!! |
| Creosotewind, Comment for image # 15987 | 21 Jan 10 11:46 |
| David, you getting hammered down there? We have the rain solid since last night. Unusual for Arizona storms to last this long. |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 15986 | 20 Jan 10 15:41 |
| Indeed I am but I must wait for the materials to arrive and that will be next week. |
| pfinn, Comment for image # 15986 | 20 Jan 10 15:38 |
| Are you going to try the new glue and the 1/16" dia. styrene rod technique? Looks like it. Hope so! |
| David Duckett, Image # 15986 | 20 Jan 10 14:18 |
Checking the fit and concept. Nothing's glued yet. |
| pfinn, Comment for image # 15970 | 19 Jan 10 05:09 |
| My old cat "Smokey" did the same thing. Except sans tail. Manx you know. |
| David Duckett, Image # 15971 | 19 Jan 10 04:51 |
Nasty day coming which is just fine cause we need the rain. |
| David Duckett, Image # 15970 | 19 Jan 10 04:44 |
Patches loves to sleep where it's warm and is not concerned about inclement weather. |
| David Duckett, Image # 15968 | 19 Jan 10 04:36 |
The shape of the THUD |
| poppy, Comment for image # 15941 | 18 Jan 10 08:19 |
| "Thud" is looking good! |
| pfinn, Comment for image # 15941 | 18 Jan 10 04:48 |
| Thanks |
| David Duckett, Image # 15952 | 18 Jan 10 01:32 |
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