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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 24, 2023 19:31:17 GMT 12
Some good progress over the weekend. Port top skin between web #3 and #4 and Sta #0 to #100, mostly finished.   Port wheel well outer skin. Port side shaped.   Reassuring when everything fits.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2023 20:13:51 GMT 12
Wonderful work Peter, it's always a joy to see your latest updates. Thank you for taking the time to share them with us!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 25, 2023 17:50:33 GMT 12
Post ANZAC day service progress.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 25, 2023 21:15:43 GMT 12
And all riveted up.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 4, 2023 20:40:35 GMT 12
Video, shaping the starboard wheel well panel.  |
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Post by planecrazy on May 5, 2023 7:41:43 GMT 12
Little bit naughty as I copied this from the Pacific P40 Facebook page, same job in real scale, not too dissimilar really.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2023 8:45:51 GMT 12
If Peter sculpts a 1/6 Mike Nicholls (mid-work mode, preferably) to go with it THEN I'll be impressed  |
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Post by Deane B on May 5, 2023 20:06:13 GMT 12
Little bit naughty as I copied this from the Pacific P40 Facebook page, same job in real scale, not too dissimilar really. Haha - no problem. A photo I took a while back. Happy for it to be shared. It took Mike a few hours to slowly bend the lip on that piece. 1/6 scale is probably a bit faster! |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 6, 2023 21:43:58 GMT 12
Both wheel well plates.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 23, 2023 22:19:36 GMT 12
Bottom skins between web # 3 and web #5, from Sta #89 to Sta #205.   |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 24, 2023 19:50:00 GMT 12
Web #1 wing attachment reinforcements.  Leading edge machine gun reinforcements  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2023 11:22:27 GMT 12
Bottom skins between web # 3 and web #5, from Sta #89 to Sta #205.  Top skins between web # 3 and web #5, from Sta #164 to Sta #205.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2023 13:01:00 GMT 12
Arranging the jigsaw puzzle.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2023 17:17:07 GMT 12
As a follower it's so cool to see the parts laid out like that: I can only imagine what a thrill it is for you, Peter!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2023 17:58:24 GMT 12
Slowly getting all the wing panels pre made with the stringers attached. Still trying to figure out the best way to rivet it all together. The wing jig will hold it all true, but setting the rivets is going to be tricky, not easy getting a bucking bar inside at 1:6 scale.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 31, 2023 19:47:58 GMT 12
Top skins between Web #2 and Web #3 and Sta #122 and Sta # 205  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Jun 3, 2023 19:57:33 GMT 12
Bottom skin port side between Web #2 and Web #3 and Sta #27 and Sta # 122. Still a bit of finishing work to be done. 
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 6, 2023 10:05:50 GMT 12
Such beautiful workmanship!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Jun 15, 2023 19:26:07 GMT 12
Bottom skin port side between Web #2 and Web #3 and Sta #27 and Sta # 205  New supplies arrived in the mail today. Beginnings of the landing light.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Jul 3, 2023 8:38:41 GMT 12
Been a bit quiet on the building front, but have managed to find some more long sort after tools whilst on holiday.  |
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