Martian Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thank you Martyn and Tony. Martyn the cowl has had one coat of rustoleum chrome spray it will get at least two more. I have experimented with a number of different chrome and Ali paints and found this the best applied in light coats it looks very much like polished aluminium although not chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Great work Martian. Re the false rivets, have you tried using an auto centre punch instead of a hammer? It would give you consistency of force which can be a tad difficult with a hammer, especially after you’ve been at it for a while. You can also get adjustable auto centre punches. Just a thought......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Posted by Ron Gray on 24/01/2019 09:35:08: Great work Martian. Re the false rivets, have you tried using an auto centre punch instead of a hammer? It would give you consistency of force which can be a tad difficult with a hammer, especially after you’ve been at it for a while. You can also get adjustable auto centre punches. Just a thought......... Thank you Ken I'll look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sorry Ron put your name down wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hello all I have been still working on the fuselage and it is all covered and clad with litho where appropriate I should warn you it piles on the weight 38 oz bare 82oz with lipo's and motor . Instrument panel complete and fitted seat and seat back panel complete and fitted ,here are the pics see what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Looks great well done! Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thank you very much Danny , your thoughts on the weight please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 smashing work sir. Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Proper scale modelling, beyond my capabilities I’m afraid. It really looks the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 It will weigh what it will weigh. You have a lot of detail that always brings a penalty. What thickness litho plate, and how are you affixing it? Glue, double sided tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks Colin ,Tony ,Danny it's fixed with contact adhesive not over done just as much as is needed any excess is scraped of i don't know the thickness of the plate i will measure tomorrow also the weight of an a4 sized piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Wow it's nearly a month since posting an update I have been working away on it fuselage very nearly complete ESC and motor are in and tested with the massive prop kind of blew everything around in the hanger with barely any throttle . The truth is I find it difficult to focus on keeping the thread updated I have been experiencing severe stomach pain and am under going a series of invasive tests it may not be good news for me but it's not confirmed yet so am trying to be optimistic . I will get some progress pics together asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hi Martian, that is bad news on the health, hope things improve. We have all had a bad few months I think Keep the faith and a little a day will keep the enthusiasm going, not that I should talk, mine has waned over Christmas. Look forward to seeing how things are progressing Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thank you Danny I have no definitive facts yet just the suggestion of secondary cancer of the liver just got to wait on a bunch of results and poss more tests but I remain optimistic . As for my Fury I hope to post up to date pics before weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hi Martian. I wish you all of the best with the health problem, stay positive. It is the sort if thing that we all worry about, particularly as we get older, but the medical profession seems to get better at dealing with this kind of thing so optimism is the word. I am fretting a bit about not being able to get on with my top wing for a few days but being in Victoria Australia does have its compensations. I am staying with family very close to Moorabbin airfield and the air museum there with many interesting planes, including a Beaufighter. On Friday I am going to the Australian National Air Display at Avalon, which will be something else. Could be 35C though, but I’ll put up with that! I’ve got a big hat. Edited By Colin Leighfield on 26/02/2019 21:17:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Poke Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Welcome to OZ Colin. I had planned to attend the Avalon Air Show, but it didn't happen unfortunately. Enjoy. All the best Graeme (My apologies for being "off topic". ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks Graeme, see you next time maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks Colin at least at the rate they are checking I will know something soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hi Martian, Just reading about your health problems and I really don't know what to write you except for just remaining optimistic. I experienced that keeping your brain 'occupied', while waiting for results, is the best thing you can do. Keep up your mojo, mate. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks Chris that is what I'm trying to do.. By the way how is your build progressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2W Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hi Martian, Very sorry to hear of your health problems. I just wish that words of sympathy and encouragement will help. One thing that can help is having something to focus on and occupy the mind, taking the one's attention off the problem, as Chris has suggested. Concentrating on the Fury may help. Best wishes, and good luck. You have a lot of support from everyone who has been watching your thread. William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hello Martian, Regarding the Fury build, I'm afraid I didn't even start my construction. I had a total disk 'crash' on my previous laptop and I lost all the research I did to 'resurrect' the former ex-Belgian Congo K4316, leaving me behind with an very uncomplete back-up. I even met the daughter of the person that had done the rebuild of the full size, but all that info and pics are gone too. As a result I went back to my other hobby, being acrylic painting on canvas. I'm now close to finish my last works as we have an exhibition during the last week-end of March. After that I hope to find the mojo to go on and finish my Vicomte 1916. Do you remember Vicky? ... All the best to you. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Sorry to hear that Chris we rely so heavily on our it equipment i try to remember to back up to a spare hard drive. With regard to your progress i was talking about Vicky , doesn't matter what you do as long as the brain is kept working in between building i read a book or two a week , determined to keep the grey matter busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Posted by 2W on 27/02/2019 19:17:10: Hi Martian, Very sorry to hear of your health problems. I just wish that words of sympathy and encouragement will help. One thing that can help is having something to focus on and occupy the mind, taking the one's attention off the problem, as Chris has suggested. Concentrating on the Fury may help. Best wishes, and good luck. You have a lot of support from everyone who has been watching your thread. William Thank you William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Well I,m relieved to find I don,t have any cancer now I can get back on with my life below some pictures of progress I have made on the Fury also have decided to model K5682 . 3D prited wheels from stl files kindly suplied by Tony Bennett neoprene tyres . now ready to crack on with the wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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