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Impressive Chris. Look forward to seeing the finished model.

Ade

Looking good Steve,

When you guys are joining the two halves, are you just ensuring that the keels are straight? Mark 1 eyeball method?

I've just started planking, and have used ammonia to assist the balsa in adopting the curve without too much stress. Fingers crossed.

Cheers

Ade

Ok, now trying to work out the deployment of the airbrake. I made a mock up to prove that I've got the general idea. Not sure why the picture does not show correctly, but blames new iPhone!

The prototype is way out is shape over the shape shown on the plan, but this exercise was to establish the angles of the hinging. The opening mechanism should be a type of lever, from central, carbon push rod, transferred thro bell crank to 3mm pushrod and clevis.

Edited By Flyer on 15/02/2020 14:18:28

The answer is yes.....

I've glued the basic frame, and will be commencing planking this evening. Is there any merit in brushing the outside of the plank with ammonia to aid the curving? And what width planks are suggested?

I'm looking at amending former 4 (from memory) in order to create a tub in which the pilot will sit. Just need to work out the clearance needed for the servos in the wing.

Canopy plug will be commenced this weekend; I'll post on my build blog that.

And thanks for pointing out the scale at 1/10th......... I had thought it was 1/9th Now that would really have pleased the scale police !

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Ade

I've used Real Model Pilots in the past, great pilots, and they do look good when painted. However, for my F86(s), I've recently bought a 3D printer, so am printing a generic jet pilot. I know the scale police will mark me down, but, in my defence I am claiming the fact that these pilots are flying historic aircraft …….. they do take a while to print tho

With regards to marital bliss...….also refrain from utilising the conservatory as a spray booth...……………….. apparently the lady of the house can still smell the paint several days after actual spraying has taken place...…

Don't ask how I know

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Nuggett

New Octopii on order!

Ade

FINALLY !

Laid down plans this afternoon and have made a start. Have also been trying out new 3D printer to fill the cockpits !

Hope to join fuselage of number one next weekend. Started with the fuselage as I have been dreading the planking, and have never built a model like this before. Thanks to the other bloggs, and by studying the plans, it's actually quite straightforward.

Few pics to date.

Cheers

Ade

Looking good Chris. Just ordered 250 pins in preparation to planking, as I've seen how many pins all you guys are using!

Is it best to taper the planks over the whole length, or is it acceptable to cut the planks where they intersect?

Never been a boat builder lol

Cheers

Ade

Good to see you building Neil,

From memory, Martin has helpfully placed one of the formers exactly where it is needed to facilitate the hinging of the air brakes.

I'm sure he will confirm in due course.

Cheers

Ade

Will be commencing build 1st Feb...…… build blog will be re-activated then. How I hate January (due to day job!). But it will pay for my hobby, so suppose I got to grin and bear it!

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Ade

It's just a flesh wound!!

Busy couple of weeks ahead Chris, so I thought I can sort out the 3d printed air brakes, so that when I'm building they should just slot in. I've also 'negotiated a two week period in Feb that I need to be home from work...…….' Building will commence at a rapid rate then, helped I must say, by the efforts of the lads. Will be making a 'special' canopy plug in the next few weeks, in between work.

Cheers

Ade

Finally commenced building with the air brakes! First attempt at 3d printing, and another 3 to make. I'll be facing off the 3d print with balsa to conform to the fuselage profile. Hopefully show the hinging geometry shortly (once I've worked it out).

Will be building properly in February.

Cheers

Ade

Nice work Chris

Will be playing catch up shortly. At least I will have the opportunity to make original errors.

Cheers

Ade

I don't think they deserved fancy food Chris lol. Anyway, one to go. May chose a squid instead..........

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Ade

Well done lads.................. I'm about to settle down to fried octupii and chips.,............

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Ade

I'll probably end up with the 'other'...........

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Ade

I have CDO.............Can't Do 'Owt !!

Ade

Hi David,

Did an order with Slec…….(for more than one but less than three), and was shade short or £90......including £10 post etc. Have you doubled up there somewhere?

Cheers

Ade