Joel_W 3,902 Posted June 15, 2017 Derek, I'll be following your build to it's conclusion for sure, especially since it will be a major conversion. Your modified side frame matches the plans perfectly. Well done. Joel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted June 24, 2017 Brilliant work on the frame! What glue did you use? Jim Nothing special Jim, just Revell Contacta Professional, with the long tube applicator. You'll notice I cut away the back of each joint to prevent the glue wicking along the jig, but it did just that on one joint, so there was a bit of "wrestling" to get the frame out. No breakages, so that was good. I have 2 workable frames now. Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted June 24, 2017 A thin slice to remove but quite a big job to achieve, I think. Not to mention getting the dihedral back and ensuring the bolt line fairings still look ok. Id suggest making a dihedral jig before sawing the wings. Hi SBH, yes, I'll be jigging the wing dihedral and trailing edge angle (straight). Luckily the bolt attach angle fairings are pre-molded into the centre section on this kit, so I won't be touching them. Biggest job on the outer wings will be new tips, ailerons and scribing new panel lines. It's interesting to note that Wirraway wings (based on NA-33 contract but with many NA-26 and NA-36 part numbers) are identical to BC-1 wings (NA-36 contract). 1 SirBlueHenry reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiZac 154 Posted July 4, 2017 Hi Derek! I hope 1) your build is ongoing* and 2) you can join me in migrating away from Photobucket so I can see what you've done, as this is a tremendously exciting project! *and the Ceres book, too! Looking forward to that one immensely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) So now I have two side frames. Notice that they are not identical, and that the right frame (at the top) has one bay pushed outwards - this was to allow clearance for the rear seat to swivel and face backwards. IMG_5200 by Derek Buckmaster, on Flickr Edited June 18, 2018 by DerekB 3 sandokan, MikeMaben and Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W 3,902 Posted July 5, 2017 Derik, Excellent research for sure to make sure that each frame is correct to the original, and for what reasons the changes were made. Joel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMaben 5,105 Posted July 7, 2017 1 Joel_W reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Hi Derek! I hope 1) your build is ongoing* and 2) you can join me in migrating away from Photobucket so I can see what you've done, as this is a tremendously exciting project! *and the Ceres book, too! Looking forward to that one immensely. Hi Zac, yes, this build is still going... it's going to be a slow one due to work commitments, trying to get my 3D printer up and running and working to get the Ceres book finished! I've started using Flikr for the photos, and you can find the original album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskYHUUDr Edited July 7, 2017 by DerekB 1 KiwiZac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted October 31, 2017 Things are moving slowly on this build, as I've temporarily lost my building space. But on the good side, I've finally published my Ceres book, so if you're interested in scratch-building an Aussie crop-duster using the drawings in the book, check out the details on my website (link below)... 2 KiwiZac and LSP_Kevin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiZac 154 Posted November 1, 2017 Things are moving slowly on this build, as I've temporarily lost my building space. But on the good side, I've finally published my Ceres book I'm hoping when you regain your building space you'll buy another Texan so you can build a Ceres companion for the Wirraway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonH 1,243 Posted November 2, 2017 Hope to see this build running again. Then I can say Wirraway - we're away. Or you can. Whatever. 1 Piprm reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted November 2, 2017 I'm hoping when you regain your building space you'll buy another Texan so you can build a Ceres companion for the Wirraway! Well Zac, the news is good. I already have two of these Kitty Hawk Texan kits! Also a little more good news, I finally got my 3D printer software working, so I will soon be printing the gear housing for the geared Wasp engine used in the Wirraway and Ceres. 3 LSP_Kevin, dcrfan and KiwiZac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiZac 154 Posted November 2, 2017 Both good bits of news that have brightened my morning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) I'm just going back and editing the earlier pages in this post, adding links to the photos on Flickr this time... OK, all the photos are back!! Edited June 20, 2018 by DerekB 4 LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha, dcrfan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekB 163 Posted June 25, 2018 Starting work on the starboard electrical panels. The drawing at the top is an original CAC factory drawing, a great reference! fullsizeoutput_bdc by Derek Buckmaster, on Flickr 3 sandokan, KiwiZac and LSP_Kevin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
