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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 9, 2021 19:40:57 GMT 12
This is truly artful! Really reminds me of Young C. Parks amazing Corsair and Mustang models. Clever idea about the paint chipping as well! Young C Parks models are amazing and what convinced me that building at 1:6 scale would be possible. |
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Post by planecrazy on Sept 9, 2021 20:07:15 GMT 12
Also that David Glen guy who did an early model Spitfire then Mustang and Mk IX Spitfire,
be great if you did a book on your P40 build as he did? Your build is right up there with
these chaps.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 22, 2021 15:28:40 GMT 12
Back home after 6 weeks in WA. Working on the tail group. Thanks to Curtis for supplying a missing drawing for the fin. Horizontal stabiliser main beams.  Beginnings of the rudder.  |
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Post by planecrazy on Oct 22, 2021 22:51:06 GMT 12
Been hanging for an update, wow there is a fair bit involved in the rudder,
I am sure you mentioned the control surfaces will be operational right?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 23, 2021 23:19:19 GMT 12
Been hanging for an update, wow there is a fair bit involved in the rudder, I am sure you mentioned the control surfaces will be operational right? As best as I can. The major surfaces will be functional. The trim tabs will be made and fitted, but not sure on how functional they will be at this stage. |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 27, 2021 14:49:38 GMT 12
Lower section of the rudder staking shape. Still have to make and attach the capstrips.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 27, 2021 20:08:25 GMT 12
A successful day in the workshop.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 30, 2021 19:57:55 GMT 12
Slowly getting there.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 30, 2021 21:55:47 GMT 12
That's looking great!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 30, 2021 23:08:44 GMT 12
The rudder is proving to be a bit tricky to assemble, not a lot of room to get tools in place to tighten nuts and bolts. The vertical rods have made a huge difference to the alignment and rigidity.
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 1, 2021 8:57:31 GMT 12
All these sub assemblies are a work of art, end result a masterpiece, awesome grasshopper!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2021 13:13:51 GMT 12
I don't comment on each update because I'm running out of superlatives, but I thoroughly enjoy each one.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Nov 6, 2021 20:21:07 GMT 12
Another productive Saturday.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 6, 2021 22:08:21 GMT 12
Wow that looks terrific!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2021 11:51:42 GMT 12
I'm just shaking my head in awe. Could be the real deal.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Nov 12, 2021 18:17:31 GMT 12
Progress was a little bit slow this week. Slowly starting to take shape. Figured out a way to make the cap strips on either side of the rudder ribs.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Nov 25, 2021 16:29:29 GMT 12
Fin main beams  \ |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Nov 27, 2021 10:51:50 GMT 12
Beginning of the fin assembly.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 27, 2021 15:17:42 GMT 12
Looking really nice!!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Nov 27, 2021 16:27:29 GMT 12
Rudder trim tab. Bit disappointed with the current finish of this. Will look to tidy this up a bit later on.  |
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