Mig 15 tail fillet

[Adrian Norris 1]

Can anyone give me any tips to make the tail fillet for the TN Mig 15?

I wasn't happy with the first attempt, didn't look correct.

It broke on removal and making a second this afternoon which may not work out?

Thank you.

Edited By Adrian Norris 1 on 08/05/2020 11:50:11

[Cuban8]

Adrian, looking at TN's build photos on his website I guess that you mean the little tab that forms the fillet over the jet pipe exit?

What I usually do is work to a paper template for overhead and side views copied or traced from the plan. Use medium balsa and plenty of easy sanding filler and just keep at the shape until you're happy. If things don't look right, just hack it off and start again, you'll get there in the end. Maybe a scrap of blue foam might be easier although I don't usually use that material much myself - probably a bit small for this application on reflection.

If you don't have a set of suitable Permagrits, a perfectly acceptable alternative is to make up some sanding tools from scrap dowel, triangle or square section balsa or whatever and then stick sandpaper to them. Costs pennies and can be customised to your exact needs - can be thrown away and replaced when worn out.

Edited By Cuban8 on 08/05/2020 12:55:07

[Adrian Norris 1]

Thanks Cuban8, I use a similar method which consist of tracing the profiles from the plan to the actual piece of balsa.

Then I make up cardboard templates which I use to help get the shape I require.

As for sanding tools I use various objects and various blocks of wood including lollipop sticks and wooden coffee stirrers.

One of my favourite objects for sanding at the moment is a Zap superglue bottle.

[Cuban8]

A superglue bottle! good idea.........

[Adrian Norris 1]

I have drill bits with sand paper, oxide paper and wet/dry paper glued to them,