| Image Comments |
| David Duckett | 10-Jun-08 17:01 |
| The front rigging. I used a smaller thread than that used for the trailing edge. |
| simpleflyer | 10-Jun-08 19:47 |
| Thanks for the idea of using smaller than kit supplied thread for the rigging. What color did you use? What did you use to thread the thread thru the tiny holes at the ends of the struts, a small needle? |
| David Duckett | 10-Jun-08 19:59 |
| It's a dark brown and I used a needle. Military training pays off ;-). |
| SteveM | 10-Jun-08 20:02 |
| The Air Force trained you to sew? |
| simpleflyer | 10-Jun-08 20:08 |
| I don't know about today's USAF, but back in 1961, on one of our first visits to the BX to buy supplies, our TI instructed us to buy a USAF sewing kit and we were expected to maintain our own uniforms, especially sewing on stripes, etc. |
| David Duckett | 10-Jun-08 20:12 |
| I started basic in July of 1959 at Lackland AFB in San Antonio and Simpleflyer is absolutely correct. Actually I already knew how but most guys didn't. |
| Skyediamonds | 22-Jun-15 21:54 |
| One additional comment I forgot to make regarding to the Wright Flyer I built that is featured on Guillow's website for April, 2015, mine is the one with tubular chain drives using real scale chains, detailed engine, fuel tank, & tying twine on the struts in addition to the rigging. Would appreciate your thoughts. Sincerely, Sky |
| David Duckett | 23-Jun-15 04:42 |
| Again, post photos of your work. I don't build with the kind of detail that you describe but there are some very fine modelers on here who do. I was taught to praise in public and criticize in private. If you want to talk privately ask James for my email.:-) |
