Alain Gadbois Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hello All! Here is the progress on the new propellor blade and hub. I added a bit of material on the leading and trailing edges to increase the cord of the blade. At the root I added a bit of material because it looked a bit skinny compared to the rest. The tip of the hub has been cut to be replaced by a bit of styrene tubing, the round end is an Airsoft pellet attached with CA. The hub is modified also with putty to smooth the shape. I will post the last 2 photos later as I seem to be unable to link those when in Photobucket... Regards, Alain BradG and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 OK now it worked! BradG, Hubert Boillot, Shaka HI and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Prop looks flawless! Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Nice work with the propeller! HÃ¥kan Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Terrific work, Alain! Kev Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 And the prize for best use of Airsoft pellets goes to... Sweet!! Torben Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks a lot guys! The prop still needed a final sanding before making the mold Thursday. I cut it open this morning and I will cast the 3 needed tomorrow. I made some progress on the Cyclone engine: I glued a styrene disk in the back of the Hasegawa casing to support all the cast cylinders. Next, to be certain of the alignment of the cylinders, I drew lines 40 degrees apart (360' divided by 9) and made marks on the styrene disk all around. I will add all cylinders, all shimmed to be at the correct position on the casing. I have molded half cylinders only because the baffles between each will hide the other side anyway. Here is a quick view of the engine assembly as it was before I glued on the second cylinder. Still many details to add. The only thing finished is the hub. Here is a closer view of the hub, painted black. I used Tamiya Tire Black for scale effect. There are so many little bits added on this part...and it ends up looking just like a stock kit part! Regards, Alain Edited October 22, 2016 by Alain Gadbois Shaka HI, BradG, mikeblack and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Excellent work Alain ! Coming together nicely......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks Harvey! But just 10 days left !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 You can do it! Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Very nice work! Love to see the cast! HÃ¥kan Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeblack Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Just superb! Mike Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hello all! That you again! The props are now cast and primed. These will be natural metal in front with the US Navy warning stripes that are (from outside) red, yellow and black. The back will be flat black. The basic engine with all the cylinders in place: The front part of the engine before adding all the appropriate Cyclone details: The little baffle which directs the air close to the cylinders. I will again cast 9 copies of it (way to lazy to sculpt all 9). Getting close to completing the engine! Here are most of the basic details in place, next the push rods and wire harness... That's all for today, Regards, Alain reconspit, Hubert Boillot, Martinnfb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Some cracking scratch-building here Alain - really enjoying your build. Torben Alain Gadbois and mikeblack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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