ctayfor
Leading Aircraftman
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Post by ctayfor on Mar 12, 2023 20:00:27 GMT 12
I have just caught up to this thread and gone through tbe whole thing today. I am utterly flabbergasted at your skill, industry and sheer stick-to-it-iveness on display here. My most profound admiration for your abilities and determination. I will be following assiduously from now on.
Just as an aside, my father was an RNZAF Bomber Command veteran, but when he was flying for Polynesian Airlines, one of his close friends and colleagues had flown RNZAF P40s in the Pacific. I'm originally from Blenheim.
For the next project, what about a Short Stirling? For that, you'd probably need to clone yourself, and your bank account, twice.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 13, 2023 16:21:57 GMT 12
Given I've been working on this one for over 15 years, (50% of what you see completed in the last 3 years) I'm not sure how many models I have in me. Often ask myself, why did I start this? No where near as often as the procurement officer does though....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 13, 2023 16:32:37 GMT 12
I am sure the last three years where productivity has been boosted is partly due to the enthusiastic following you have here for every update. We all love this project so much.
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 13, 2023 17:29:41 GMT 12
Here ! Here !
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Post by Antonio on Mar 13, 2023 19:18:15 GMT 12
I am sure the last three years where productivity has been boosted is partly due to the enthusiastic following you have here for every update. We all love this project so much. Agreed |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 15, 2023 17:21:17 GMT 12
Putting the nearly acquired rivets to good use. Top wing panels between web #2 and #3, Sta #0 to #122.  |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 15, 2023 18:24:11 GMT 12
Ohhhhh yum!!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 17, 2023 22:04:20 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2023 8:04:47 GMT 12
Good on you Peter, I may not always comment but I always check for and enjoy your updates.
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Post by Antonio on Mar 21, 2023 14:47:17 GMT 12
Good on you Peter, I may not always comment but I always check for and enjoy your updates. Ditto  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 30, 2023 16:40:47 GMT 12
New roll of 0.3mm alloy sheet arrived today, so will be back making skin panels soon.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 31, 2023 19:00:34 GMT 12
Port top skin between web #3 and #4 and Sta #0 to #100.  |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 31, 2023 19:59:46 GMT 12
mmmm...port top skin!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 3, 2023 12:53:03 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 3, 2023 13:26:00 GMT 12
Wow!! Great progress Peter!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2023 15:50:52 GMT 12
Truly remarkable!!
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 4, 2023 17:53:51 GMT 12
This is so good, hmmmm those gaps in the bottom of the wing look primed for guns and undercarriage?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 4, 2023 19:42:08 GMT 12
Yes, 6 x guns, undercarriage and 2 x fuel tanks. Thinking of making the tanks initially of polystyrene, covering them with some form of sealant, top coats .etc and then disolving the polystyrene cores.
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 4, 2023 20:35:18 GMT 12
Yes, 6 x guns, undercarriage and 2 x fuel tanks. Thinking of making the tanks initially of polystyrene, covering them with some form of sealant, top coats .etc and then disolving the polystyrene cores. All scratch built? If so wow! |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 21, 2023 14:07:33 GMT 12
More wing extrusion channel arrived while I was away. Local sources are drying up, having to get it mailed in from around the country.  The unriveted sections join on extrusions fitted to the ammo bay structure.   Starboard side marked out ready for match drilling and riveting.  |
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