CharlesMetz Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 ok Charles,let us know what kind of service you get from that book co. i was looking all over their site. i think i could spend some coin there if you have good luck with them. Glen, On the basis of my experience, I can now recommend The Aviation Book Centre with the highest possible enthusiasm. After ordering three books on February 5th -- the one on the IAR 80 and two others -- I was contacted immediately by Ms. Wendy Myers, who explained very clearly and politely that The Centre was having trouble obtaining the IAR 80 volume, which was expected soon, but that the other two books I ordered would be shipped promptly. I received those books, packed superbly, in perfect condition within about two weeks. Also, without any additional inquiries on my part, I received from Ms. Myers two subsequent e-mail messages, one assuring me that she was still pursuing the IAR 80 book and, soon thereafter, an alert that it had been shipped. The book arrived this past Monday and is excellent -- in French, but otherwise reminiscent of one of the better volumes in the old Ian Allan At War series plus highly detailed multi-view drawings, color photos, about 30 pages of color profile paintings, and extensive appendices. Given the esoteric nature of the books that I ordered, which are unobtainable in the USA, and the distances involved, I can't possibly imagine receiving kinder, more conscientious or more efficient service. The Centre's prices and shipping charges are very reasonable as well, I think. My rating: Two thumbs up (three if I had 'em). Charles Metz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks for the link Charles. Looks quite interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cqward Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Radu my friend, The kit looks excellent! Also I used your rivet tool and it is also most excellent! Thank you Chris F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 I have been slowly working on this for the last while. The progress is low, but I turned a major corner and things should proceed much faster from this point forward. All work concentrated on refining some issues, especially around the wingroots. Another area where I did a lot of work is the rear empennage. The spine, as made initially was wrong in the sense that the tip tapered from the canopy to the tail. In reality, the tip was a constant from the canopy to the tail. I cut off the top of the spine and I replaced with with quarter-round strips. The spine will be later faired in with Miliput. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Here is the rear empennage in place. The elevators will be separated from the tailplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Here is a photo of the underside of the wingoot. This is a critical area, but I got it all gigured out eventually. It is all covered in Miliput and it needs to be refined/sanded further, but the bulk of the hard work is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 And this is a photo with the wing centre removed. That is all for today. More photos soon. I also did a lot of work on the wings. I will show some photos soon. Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pratt Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Great to see more progress on this kit Radu...it will be a nice addition to the display case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 ...and a colourful one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Nice to see an update on this one Radu. I have the Combat kit waiting, and while I believe it's terrible in terms of accuracy, I'll be using your build as inspiration to build it anyway (and maybe even correct it a little). Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Nice to see some more progress on the kit Radu, definately looking forward to getting one when they are finished! Cheers, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Radu, Beautiful work my friend.Please put me on the list to get one as soon as the kit is ready to go.Man I can't wait. Highest Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Work went on for the last few months, but there was little to show because it was all sanding and shaping the main parts - imagine a big cloud of dust and you get the idea. Anyway, here are some pictures. here is some work on the central section of the fuselage where the wheels retract. the amount of "touch-ups", Miliput and other fillers is already evident in this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 The general shape of the openings was traced roughly with a pencil and cut with a jeweller's saw. The cut did not need to be accurate - you will see soon why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 A "former/template" shaped to match exactly the dimensions and shape of the wheel well opening was made using platic tubing, plastic card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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