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| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36689 | 29 Aug 16 17:36 |
Trial fit. Not bad. Will add some thin strips along the sides to help border the radiator. I already cut off the top to make it more rounded and will add a radiator cap. The extra "flap" hanging down at the bottom will be wrapped under the fuselage/cowl. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36688 | 29 Aug 16 17:32 |
This mesh was obtained at a local fabric store, to be used for the cooling coils. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36687 | 29 Aug 16 17:32 |
This mesh was obtained at a local fabric store, to be used for the cooling coils. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36686 | 29 Aug 16 17:30 |
Cutting out the provisions for the radiator coils. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36685 | 29 Aug 16 17:29 |
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| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36684 | 29 Aug 16 17:28 |
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| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36683 | 29 Aug 16 17:28 |
Rather than going through the hassle of taking multiple steps to finish the surface, I decided to use lightweight glossy plastic sheet |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36682 | 29 Aug 16 17:25 |
New front end from two 1/4" balsa sheets laminated together. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36681 | 29 Aug 16 17:23 |
I realized at the very beginning of this build, that the profile of the Guillow's S.E. 5 at the nose had too much taper. I decided to alter its profile to reflect its more "boxy" squared-on shape. In doing so, I enlarged the front end, as expected, when compared to the kit's provided plastic cowl. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Comment for image # 36654 | 22 Aug 16 23:22 |
| Sorry, I should've mentioned that this is a close up of the "faux" shock cords for the landing gear that also goes into the bullet-shaped fairing as on the real aircraft. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36655 | 21 Aug 16 15:59 |
Landing gears installed. Much of the detailing will be hidden by the wheels unless someone pays (very) close attention. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36654 | 21 Aug 16 15:57 |
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| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36653 | 21 Aug 16 15:55 |
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| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36652 | 21 Aug 16 15:55 |
Some lacing from my wife's sale tags. Lightly painted white to allow some of the silver to show through. This is to be used as "faux" rubber shock cords on the landing gear. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36651 | 21 Aug 16 15:53 |
Eyelets for axle. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36650 | 21 Aug 16 15:52 |
Fast forward to landing gears, bullet shaped fairing, and brackets in place and ready for installing to fuselage. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36649 | 21 Aug 16 15:48 |
Landing gears and struts during the early build. Used basswood with several coats of varnish. That white "thangy{ being held by the needle nose pliers is the rough shape of the pilot's head rest. |
| Anders, Comment for image # 36635 | 18 Aug 16 03:12 |
| Looking great! |
| Skyediamonds1985, Image # 36635 | 17 Aug 16 23:28 |
Pun intended, but this is the "end" result of rigging with pins between the two wing struts. I sincerely thank each and everyone for your support. |
| meku, Comment for image # 36600 | 17 Aug 16 08:02 |
| That's looking really nice, Gary! |
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