Roden O-2 Skymaster due in November

[Hubert Boillot]

If the plastic LG fails, then the SAC one will fail as well ... only 10 times faster

 

Hubert

[gregair]

If the plastic LG fails, then the SAC one will fail as well ... only 10 times faster

 

Hubert

Oh dear!

[Kagemusha]

The kit main u/c strut is one-piece and quite flexy, which doesn't bode well, a possible solution is to use a base and pin the wheels to it, or pray for a G-Factor replacement...

[Out2gtcha]

Indeed SACs stuff is utterly worthless. The SAC junk literally bends way easier than most of the OOB plastic its meant to replace. The only difference being, the OOB plastic tends to have at least some memory, but the SAC stuff made with what seems as soft as solder, has none.  

 

As Andy notes, we will likely need a G-Factor (or other similar) hardened brass replacement to do the job.    

[Tony T]

 

Have the Roden L-19 to do as a French warbird and wanting something a little tougher than the kit legs.

 

Avoided the Kittyhawk Bronco for want of stronger undercart but am keeping an open mind about the Roden pushmepullyou.

The glazing looks to be potentially complex. (I'd prefer big clear parts that need masking and painting rather than inserts without any flange or lip.)

 

Tony

[Out2gtcha]

(I'd prefer big clear parts that need masking and painting rather than inserts without any flange or lip.)

 

 

Yeah, thats kind of a biggie. I think that providing all clear parts that would need to be masked, makes for way cleaner seams IMHO. And way less work. 

[LSP_Kevin]

I have the O-1 kit, and have seen Eric's build, and the bird doesn't seem too heavy to me, so I'm wondering if he is having any problems with his?

 

Eric reinforced the landing gear on his Birddog with metal wire, though I can't remember what type.

 

Kev

[Out2gtcha]

Eric reinforced the landing gear on his Birddog with metal wire, though I can't remember what type.

 

Kev

 

Looking at the build guide he used brass tube for the tail wheel, and a mix of brass rod and mini drill bits for the MLG:

 

"I devised a plan with a small window

of opportunity to be able to insert a

brass rod through each leg, but with

an even smaller margin for error. I

thought of how both of my own legs

had been fixed a couple of decades

ago when I was in my teens and

went for the same method. A

collection of brass rod, drill bits and

a pin vice."

 

 

"I started each hole with a small pilot

hole, going in as far as I could. These

drill bits are not flexible and it was

important that each hole started out

straight."

 

 

"Using the longer, flexible bits, I

continued the hole along the length

of each leg, using the white

discolouration of the plastic to

determine its progress. I then cut a

small channel at the end of each

hole. The brass pin was then

passed through each leg before

being bent into each channel."

 

 

 

[LSP_Kevin]

Thanks, Brian. After spending so long putting the book together, you'd think I'd remember the details!

 

Kev

[Out2gtcha]

Looks like a very similar if not exact same plan may be applied to the O-2 as well.

[Out2gtcha]

"I felt that the tail wheel assembly was

going to be a major weak spot in the

kit. The leaf spring is very thin and

will break very easily.

Using a very thin bit I drilled a hole

right through the length of the plastic

part."

 

"And inserted brass tubing through it.

I have much more confidence in

moving the model around now."

[Tony T]

 

That "how to" book sounds like a plan

 

Tony

[LSP_Kevin]

That "how to" book sounds like a plan

 

Tony

 

Building Mac's Birddog in 1/32 Scale

 

 

 

Kev

[Out2gtcha]

That "how to" book sounds like a plan

 

Tony

If you want to build the O-1, ibthink it will be invaluable.

 

There some seriously nice walkaround pics in it too

[Mr b]

Would the metal undercarriage from Scale Aircraft Conversions  resolve that worry for the bird dog undercarriage? Im sure that they will do the same soon for the O-2

Would not know for sure ............but the problem is to take out the old gear....I was told about the pin thingy on the wheels ....mighty be the best option for now..........

 

rgds