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| moostang51 | 07-Jan-11 16:28 |
| 290 plank pieces later. My plans are now to remove sections for a recessed front landing gear bay and recess and modify the exhaust ports. Operational doors were a consideration but I'd probably end up trashing the canopy, so panel lines will suffice. God I love this kit. |
| David Duckett | 07-Jan-11 16:50 |
| ;-) |
| JohnG. | 07-Jan-11 17:24 |
| Nicely done!!! |
| maconguy | 23-Feb-11 02:11 |
| Hey Moose, Newbie here. I left a comment on one of Dave's pics from when he built the THUD about using filler to finish the fuselage. SO if I am reading and seeing right here, you actually have to cut a plank to fill each void then apply the filler and sand? I had never seen any comments or "tutorials" on it until i saw your comment about "290 planks later". Any trick to bulk cutting or do you have to fit each one? |
| David Duckett | 23-Feb-11 02:53 |
| Allow me: You are absolutely correct about the technique and you have to fit each one. |
| moostang51 | 23-Feb-11 03:44 |
| One at a time is correct. I precut and install (no glue yet)all the pieces between let's say former B3 and B4. Then remove and glue all them back in. Also since they should be the same length, just cut the sides on a bevel so it stays up higher than the stringers. Each piece is actually one cut since I flip the stock material over and the bevel is already on one side. Use a wood glue or cement and not CA also. |
| maconguy | 23-Feb-11 03:48 |
| Gotcha. Looks like it's well worth the effort though. I have an older P-40 I didn't cover. May give it a try. Thanks for the information. Both of you are truly Masters of the Craft !!!! |
