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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 11, 2020 21:54:10 GMT 12
That is a lot of work just in those two photos.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 11, 2020 22:48:55 GMT 12
Cut all the shapes out and filed the holes a few years ago. Trying to get all the small parts made so I can get the port wing in the jig and line everything up before drilling out the skins. The leading edge ribs are going to be a bit tricky.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2020 21:27:23 GMT 12
Astounding.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 13, 2020 20:15:08 GMT 12
Etch prime, final paint and assembly.   |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 15, 2020 16:22:02 GMT 12
Fuselage Sta #17 and # 18  |
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Post by Mustang51 on Sept 16, 2020 9:37:35 GMT 12
Wonderful work !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2020 15:22:15 GMT 12
Have you decided which scheme to paint her in? I know that stage is a way off but I was curious as I reread the thread.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 17, 2020 23:44:25 GMT 12
Have you decided which scheme to paint her in? I know that stage is a way off but I was curious as I reread the thread. Not 100% decided yet. Leaning towards the yellow Pacific scheme, mainly as this was the scheme at the end of her fighting days, and the original will be displayed as cared for by John. Having the two on display would show case a wider history. |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 26, 2020 15:18:02 GMT 12
Ammo box support assembly at Sta #100 between Aux Web 3 and 4 .50 cal ammo rounds and links  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 15:35:57 GMT 12
That's beautiful! Those links - are they each hand-formed or otherwise mass produced in some way?
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Sept 26, 2020 18:53:58 GMT 12
Ammo box support assembly at Sta #100 between Aux Web 3 and 4 .50 cal ammo rounds and links ...!!! |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Sept 26, 2020 21:59:54 GMT 12
A bit crazy, but not totally nuts. The .50 Brownings and ammo were available from DID around 2008, but are no longer available. Managed to get 6 guns and enough ammo to make 6 belts x 127 rounds each. Would be nice to get enough ammo to fill all the cans. At some stage the tips will get painted to identify the various rounds.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 26, 2020 22:41:27 GMT 12
The belts look very realistic.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Oct 10, 2020 22:41:10 GMT 12
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Post by Mustang51 on Oct 11, 2020 15:07:05 GMT 12
Brilliant !
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Jan 24, 2021 23:52:34 GMT 12
Been stuck in WA since Boxing Day for work with border restrictions. Have been using the time to order more rivets and alloy sheet. Hope to be able to get back to making stuff in a couple of weeks.
Very pleased to see Gloria back on her feet again, looking fantastic.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 17, 2021 13:47:34 GMT 12
Finally back home.....for a couple of days and away again. A few goodies to open from overseas.  0.2 and 0.3 mm alloy, 2mm polycarbonate for the canopy, 100 x 1mm nuts and bolts and 1000 1mm rivets.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 17, 2021 13:52:34 GMT 12
A few items that were made end of last year, still need to cut out more pieces and then finish off. Ammo box support Sta # 164  Intermediate ammo box supports.  Flap stiffener ribs.  |
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Post by wanganui on Feb 20, 2021 5:29:01 GMT 12
Absolutely stunning modelling as expected on this build, i look forward to seeing the next stage of development.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 20, 2021 20:50:33 GMT 12
Been a few changes at work, so training new people and covering extra shifts. Hopefully will be able to get back into making stuff shortly. Another package arrived in the mail yesterday, a gun sight kit.
Have a belly fuel tank kit on order as well.
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0.2 and 0.3 mm alloy, 2mm polycarbonate for the canopy, 100 x 1mm nuts and bolts and 1000 1mm rivets.
