TorbenD Posted October 28, 2017 Posted October 28, 2017 So much to admire here Tomasz, I'm very glad this one got (re)posted. Torben
Bil Posted October 28, 2017 Posted October 28, 2017 Thank you Bill for comment and I'm glad that my thread made you to register on this awesome forum. Returning to the wings I supposed that someone named this Boeing wooden-winged because of it's mahogany spars. I examined many photos and I think that there are metal ribs. You can see construction of the wing on the background this photo. Regards Tomasz Tomasz, thanks for the update, it is a stunning model. As for the wing ribs, I really do not want to insult your work or your research as it is top notch, but, I truly believe they are wood, as can be seen in the reconstruction (three F4FBs) being built here: Roy Rehm Workshop the construction, like I said in my original post is similar to the PT-17 Stearman (which I am building in 1:16 scale)... wood wing ribs and spar with metal ailerons. Why wouldn't the construction be similar? Same factory designed and built both planes about the same time, and looking at your build, and the images on the website I linked above I can see a lot of comparable design features.
tomaszhajzler Posted October 29, 2017 Author Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Tomasz, thanks for the update, it is a stunning model. As for the wing ribs, I really do not want to insult your work or your research as it is top notch, but, I truly believe they are wood, as can be seen in the reconstruction (three F4FBs) being built here: Roy Rehm Workshop the construction, like I said in my original post is similar to the PT-17 Stearman (which I am building in 1:16 scale)... wood wing ribs and spar with metal ailerons. Why wouldn't the construction be similar? Same factory designed and built both planes about the same time, and looking at your build, and the images on the website I linked above I can see a lot of comparable design features. Bill, why didn't you register on forum few years earlier, I think my build could be easier. I have never found this restoration link, what's a pity. They are restoring earlier models of this plane (no one is f4b4 as on caption) but construction must be similar. Regards Tomasz Edited October 29, 2017 by tomaszhajzler sandokan and BiggTim 2
Hubert Boillot Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 I hate to say this, but Bill may be on to something, Tomasz ... Oh well, if you can't re-paint the ribs, you can always cover them ... Whatever the color of the ribs, your job remains truly outstanding Hubert
tomaszhajzler Posted October 29, 2017 Author Posted October 29, 2017 Tomasz, thanks for the update, it is a stunning model. As for the wing ribs, I really do not want to insult your work or your research as it is top notch, but, I truly believe they are wood, as can be seen in the reconstruction (three F4FBs) being built here: Roy Rehm Workshop the construction, like I said in my original post is similar to the PT-17 Stearman (which I am building in 1:16 scale)... wood wing ribs and spar with metal ailerons. Why wouldn't the construction be similar? Same factory designed and built both planes about the same time, and looking at your build, and the images on the website I linked above I can see a lot of comparable design features. Hi Bil Thank you for your post. Your comment was very important. Do you know what I'm doing? I started repainting today. It will not be a piece of cake, specially center section of top wing but I have no choice. It can take me week maybe two but it's nothing compare to more than five years of work. This man, Roy Rehm, has made awesome restoration of e few Boeings. Here link to film on youtube from his kingdom: Regards Tomasz sandokan, Bil and Gigant 3
Gigant Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Hi Bil Thank you for your post. Your comment was very important. Do you know what I'm doing? I started repainting today. It will not be a piece of cake, specially center section of top wing but I have no choice. It can take me week maybe two but it's nothing compare to more than five years of work. This man, Roy Rehm, has made awesome restoration of e few Boeings. Here link to film on youtube from his kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq5HhAvPP78 Regards Tomasz You are following the footsteps of a much-revered master, Tomasz! Leonardo Da Vinci was known to go back over his best works over time as he found he could enhance them. After a while, your "masterpiece-in-the-making" becomes like an old familiar friend-never too late for improvements. Leonardo DaVinci was known to go back over his best works over time as he found he could enhance them.
Bil Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Hi Bil Thank you for your post. Your comment was very important. Do you know what I'm doing? I started repainting today. It will not be a piece of cake, specially center section of top wing but I have no choice. It can take me week maybe two but it's nothing compare to more than five years of work. This man, Roy Rehm, has made awesome restoration of e few Boeings. Here link to film on youtube from his kingdom: Regards Tomasz I'm happy I could be of some help to you, not so happy that it requires you to repaint the wing ribs.. but I can't wait to see the end result! That video is amazing, thanks for including that. Bil Edited October 30, 2017 by Bil
LSP_Kevin Posted December 9, 2017 Posted December 9, 2017 Hi Tomasz, Those FTP links for the images won't work, I'm afraid. Can you change them to HTTP? Kev
tomaszhajzler Posted December 9, 2017 Author Posted December 9, 2017 Hi Tomasz, Those FTP links for the images won't work, I'm afraid. Can you change them to HTTP? Kev Hi Kev I want to say good bye mr photobucket. I tested server of my friend who want to help me. I hope I send correct url address soon. Tomasz LSP_Kevin 1
tomaszhajzler Posted December 10, 2017 Author Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) Hi Gents! This is test post, so very short, because I changed place with my pictures. Repainting is finished. Thanks Bil again. What do you think about her new look? Regards Tomasz Edited December 30, 2017 by tomaszhajzler Hubert Boillot, scvrobeson, Shawn M and 8 others 11
Hubert Boillot Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Great save on repainting those stringers in wooden color, Tomazj ! Hubert scvrobeson 1
Gigant Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 The new look is excellent! Now I would appreciate a clear picture or two with an uncluttered background.
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