Hangar |
Aircraft |
Category |
Date |
Preview |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 25-Aug-14 14:55 | |
Views : 570 |
I was surprised with just minimal fuss the plastic cockpit fit in the airplane. Almost like they were made for each other. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 25-Aug-14 14:53 | |
Views : 542 |
Test fitting inside the cockpit. A lot of foam had to be cut away so the new cockpit would fit. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 25-Aug-14 14:51 | |
Views : 617 |
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 | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 25-Aug-14 14:49 | |
Views : 555 |
To prep for the new cockpit I cut away the kit's seat back with a sharp blade. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 25-Aug-14 14:47 | |
Views : 513 |
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 | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 25-Aug-14 14:46 | |
Views : 506 |
The tail, mechanical openings are filled with either balsa or green florists foam, sanded then glassed over. |