guitarlute101 Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 That fairing is beautiful work! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Love the way you build.. looks like a kit going together the parts are so clean. Hat is off to you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlute101 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Thanks everyone, I appreciate the very kind words and encouragement! More work on the fuselage and the horizontal stabilizer and elevator this weekend so I should have an update on Sunday. Thanks so much for following along. Mark Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlute101 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 "I should have an update on Sunday..." Ok, so it took a bit longer than I thought, The center section has been the most difficult part so far. I've relied on the picture documentation and have it pretty close. I made the top part to be removable at first so I can paint and detail the interior before gluing everything together..... So far so good, next, I'll finish up the cockpit area walls and seat area and probably move on to the tail. Thanks so much for looking in, Mark Fvdm, jimbo, Erwin and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 This really is some superb modelling, Mark! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Agreed w/Kev, that is some seriously nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Whoa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I admire your skills in making these complex parts! And this plane is so interesting with its odd design! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlute101 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks Kevin, Brian, Ray and Alain. I sincerely appreciate everyone taking time to look in and be encouraging. Moving on to the tail today, looks pretty straight ahead. The most difficult part will probably be the alignment. The tail was integrated into the lower rear fuselage rather than just tacked onto the fuselage so I'll have to be very careful there. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlute101 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 I was able to finish up the majority of the tail area. As you can see in the period pictures, the tail and fins were plain with no ribbing. I'm assuming They were plywood covered structures from the looks of it. I made the horizontal tail and edged it in half round rod. I find that this gives the edge a nice profile rather than trying to eyeball it and hand sand it half round. I made hinges so that the tail and fins would be articulated. And here is the tail temporarily taped into place. You can see that distinctive tail fin shape the Gotha G.I was known for. The tail area still needs some priming and finishing but I'm pretty happy with it at this point. And here is a shot of the fuselage as of today. A lot of work and a lot of fun. Still some more work in the cockpit areas so more to come later. Thanks for looking in, Mark jimbo, Starfighter, Alain Gadbois and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Nice work with the tail! Håkan guitarlute101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 This is such a cool project. Love the updates. guitarlute101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Nice work with the tail. Like the tip with the half round stock. guitarlute101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlute101 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks guys, I'm putting some thought into the wings now. Probably styrene over basswood core. I put in some mail orders for materials to detail the cockpit areas, bezels, instrument faces, etc. so that will give me some time to do a little cleanup and fitting of the new parts while I wait for them to arrive. More updates as soon as I can and I appreciate you looking in, Mark Alburymodeler, LSP_Kevin, Trak-Tor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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