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David Duckett, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 13:45
That's why the technical terms, nose and tail, are used.
John M Oshust, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 13:39
This , of course is true if looking from the posterior end of the plane. All is reversed if viewed from the anterior!
BriandKilby, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 13:08
looks really promising, i'll have to get me one of those 30" skyraider's for a future build.
David Duckett, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 12:26
By George, you've got it!
David Duckett, Image # 2162313 Mar 11 12:20

I used an x-acto knife to remove the wood panels between the stringers, (top). I then glued in another piece of balsa cut on a bevel to fit against the front former. I used sandpaper glued to a piece of wood the same size as the opening to sand the rear smooth with the back former. Finally I glued triangular pieces of 1/32" balsa at the top and bottom of the openings. Easy.
jerry campbell, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 09:24
Would sure be nice if you showed how you carved these ports, showing the tool you used and how you used it. Great start to this project.
John M Oshust, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 09:09
I get it...triple exhaust vents on the port side, just left of the air intake.
David Duckett, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 08:08
No, they're ports, as well, and there are three, too. The cowl has been sanded to shape.
moostang51, Comment for image # 2162213 Mar 11 06:34
Would the right side be exhaust "starboards"?
David Duckett, Image # 2162213 Mar 11 06:18

Exhaust "ports" added to the left side. The right side has them. also.
David Duckett, Comment for image # 2158311 Mar 11 17:43
You're correct.
moostang51, Comment for image # 2158311 Mar 11 17:38
Having never built a laser cut kit other than the "on hold" TF Spitty, it seems that the burned edges of the formers would provide a great reference gauge when sanding and shaping. I like how the rudder is already incorporated in the fuse construction.
JohnG., Comment for image # 2158311 Mar 11 12:42
Very very nice...well done...as usual.
David Duckett, Image # 2158311 Mar 11 10:49

Sanded with 320 wet/dry sandpaper.Shaping of the cowling is next and then detail the two scoops before another coat of filler.
David Duckett, Image # 2158211 Mar 11 10:47

Filler by finger and let dry 45 minutes, about 10% humidity currently.
David Duckett, Image # 2158111 Mar 11 10:45

Holes have been filled with glue and it's ready for some filler.
David Duckett, Image # 2158011 Mar 11 10:43

Bottom air scoop is formed with two pieces.
David Duckett, Image # 2157911 Mar 11 10:42

I used 3/32" and 3/16" good balsa for the fill.
Dfell, Comment for image # 2152608 Mar 11 05:05
This photo of yours and Nigel's (Roring40) one really shows the technique of filling in and answers a lot of my previous question to you. Obviously the sanding is critical, not to sand too much.
David Duckett, Image # 2152608 Mar 11 00:00

Fill 'n sand
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