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Beaufighter 252 Squadron 1942


Bill_S

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BIUll

Looking real good and I'm right with you using epoxy on the exhaust.  Better some extra work and not having to worry down the line.

Keep 'em coming

Peter

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I'm waiting for epoxy to dry on those exhaust runners, so it's time to tackle the next obstacle.

 

A while back, I broke off the tail wheel; the yoke broke into three pieces - and the carpet monster swallowed one of them.

I cemented two pieces of 0.060 (1.5mm) card stock together and drilled a hole for the axle.

 

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A little layout, then I opened the hole with an end mill for access with other cutting tools and files. Progress so far:

 

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if its not too late, Im pretty sure I wont be using my tail gear if you want it

Thanks for the offer, Shawn. If this doesn't work to my liking, I may take you up on it. I really hate the way manufacturers have you dangle that tail wheel out in space when you join fuselage halves!

 

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Some final trimming and sanding, and hopefully she'll be good to go!

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