LSP_Ray Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Indeed, Ray. The retracting step locator under the wing root also needs some help. Nice job! I saw that, too, although on the etched fret they do supply the lip for the pull-down step (as well as the step), it looks a lot better with the slot drilled out! I am sure you are on top of this, but don't forget if you drop the step, it also mechanically opens the hand hold on the fuselage side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 The supplied etched part is no use as the lip is rather prominent on the real a/c. I made mine from plasticard. I am sure you are on top of this, but don't forget if you drop the step, it also mechanically opens the hand hold on the fuselage side. Of course! Sakai and Rocat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Yeah, I figured! But I thought I better say something, rather than wait till you have it painted, just in case! ​ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Of course Ray. I'm counting on you all to keep your eagle-eye open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 This is awesome build, I like your style Q, I've been tweaking my Hurricane secretly, under the table , but got scared of cockpit detail and shelf it. Keep up the great job,I am enjoying your progress immensely . Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hello Martin, We all know what you are capable of, so don't be shy. Put that Fly box on the table and join the fray. The more the merrier! Cheers, Quang Chek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Let's get back to the build. Today's topic: the radiator. The radiator on the Mk.II is deeper than the one on the Mk.I. The other difference is a cylindrical oil cooler running in the centre of the radiator. The difficulty lies in the fact that the oil cooler is not flush with the radiator. It's slightly RECESSED at the front and PROTRUDES on the back. That characteristic is largely ignored by kit manufacturers, Fly included. Here's how we deal with it. The radiator halves are assembled and plasticard blanks cut out, one for the front and one for the back. Holes are made in the plasticard blanks where the oil cooler (plastic tube) would sit. To replicate the radiator grille, I discarded the brass etchings supplied and use organdy cloth instead. Organdy cloth has a very fine weave, cuts easily and can be glued using stick PVA. I bought mine in a dime store. Plasticard 'roof' and oil cooler assembled …painted …assembled There are various struts/rods to be added but we'll leave them until after the final assembly. That's all folks! Questions and comments are welcome as usual. All the best, Quang Rocat, Rick Griewski, TorbenD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Show off! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) never heard of organdy cloth, great tip! Edited July 12, 2016 by Shawn M Chek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Q, great work on the radiators. I'll be aiming to copy that myself when the time comes, if that is, I can find the box of various grades of mesh I bought a while back. I have a feeling it was put in a kit box which I have since traded away though d'oh! quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I think he actually means "organza." It is a really fine mesh. I was introduced to this stuff 34 years ago when my wife used it to make her wedding gown. I still have some of the remnants. I used it in the days before PE as screen, such as mesh in my T-34 engine covers. Great stuff! Good use of old-school methods, Quang, and that radiator looks spot on!!! quang and Sakai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 BTW, another option to the Organza, if you want to spend a little extra, is Radu's honeycomb mesh. quang and Chek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 BTW, another option to the Organza, if you want to spend a little extra, is Radu's honeycomb mesh. Thanks Ray - I knew I'd seen it somewhere, just couldn't remember who made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Let's get back to the build. Today's topic: the radiator. Quang Nice mesh effect, and likely a lot easier to work with than metal. Like the pipework and drain nut too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 I think he actually means "organza." It is a really fine mesh. I was introduced to this stuff 34 years ago when my wife used it to make her wedding gown. I still have some of the remnants. I used it in the days before PE as screen, such as mesh in my T-34 engine covers. Great stuff! Good use of old-school methods, Quang, and that radiator looks spot on!!! You're right, Ray! It's organza (veil variety) NOT organdy (cloth variety). Old school methods indeed. 'Twas before any of those aftermarket stuff existed, when we modelling rovers plundered dime stores and haberdasheries in search of the perfect weave. Q, feeling decrepit Chek and Sakai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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