PhilB Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 That canopy really is a masterpiece Mark! Wouldn't worry about double posts, can happen to any of us sometimes! Looking forward to seeing more of your superb work. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Wouldn't worry about double posts, can happen to any of us sometimes! You funny guy................... Wouldn't worry about double posts, can happen to any of us sometimes! You funny guy................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thank you very much, you funny guys. Well, I think I can call this canopy finished for now, which will now allow me to move on to the one for the Hartmann build. To make the front strip, I glued the unit onto a piece of .005 sheet. Then I taped down a thick 1mm wide strip on each of the sides and scored until it fell off. Then I finished it with sanding. You may notice a graphite centerline running down the side of this top framing piece. It is more clearly seen in the previous image. I cut the rod, gave it a little bend at 15mm or so (roughly half-way) so it would lie flat, diagonally trimmed the other end, taped some tape down tacky side up, put it on the tacky side, and ran a mechanical pencil over the rod. This gave me my centerline. Then I measured the fastener openings, center-punched them with the point of an X-Acto blade, drilled a starter hole, then finished it off with an .015 hole, I think. To make the back rod flexible I cut a 50mm piece, found the center, measured 10mm toward each end, and curved and bent the center section until it was flexible enough to locate easily then glued it in place until I reached the curved aspect that connects to the side rails. Once the rear had set, I did the same 'annealing' action for the small curve with a tweezer, trimmed it then glued it in place. I ran a mechanical pencil along the edge to find the center-line, then repeated the process of locating the fastener holes. I drilled a hole in the far armored headrest frame base. That is where the retaining wire connects to the canopy. I taped the canopy to the Wild Sau 109 and took some images of that situation. They are below. Thanks for looking. Sincerely, Mark Francis, Greg W and rafju 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Overall view. Head shot. I taped the front canopy piece in place to see what the situation would look like. Front angle shot. From the side. Oops! The tape to the headrest came unstuck. Back angle shot. Dang! Those control columns are just the bane of me! From the back. Thanks for looking. Sincerely, Mark rafju, Francis and Greg W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Whoa, Mark, that canopy looks amazing in situ! Congrats on a great result for a great effort. Your skills and perseverance have definitely been rewarded here. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Yes..very cool scratch building! Canopy turned out great Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 That canopy is a real jewel Mark! Superb! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thank you, gentlemen. I appreciate your compliments. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Mark Excellent stuff! That's a pretty comprehensive treatment of the canopy. Is the Squadron canopy designed for the Hasegawa kit(s)? They'd be useful for replacing all the incorrect canopies on the G-10/K-4 kits (too wide and flat at top rear, to suite the incorrect spine shape). Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 That has to be the most detailed canopy I've seen. Like a kit in itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hi Very nice work on the 109. I noticed that you installed the control column upside down. Is it too late to correct ? V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hi Very nice work on the 109. I noticed that you installed the control column upside down. Is it too late to correct ? V Don't you mean, back to front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I think that it is safe to say that this is the only time anyone has gotten all of the details of the erla haube installed on their model. I don't recall seeing this anywhere else so far, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcollar Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 That looks great, can't wait to see the paint on that canopy -Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTR Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Wow, that is excellent. Makes my effort on the K4 look pretty average... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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