LSP_Kevin Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Well, isn't that just about the most amazing thing I've seen today! Kev Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) Me. Peter. Edited March 8, 2021 by BiggTim KiwiZac, Madmax, williamj and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Wow! That is really amazing Peter Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 It probably can't get any better than this. We are blessed to see another masterpiece in the making. Thanks for sharing, Peter. Rainer airscale, daHeld and KiwiZac 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaro Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I'm speachless (once again, and again ) Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 It's all just so mesmerizing. Sincerely, Mark airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 evening ladies back with a little more progress.. started by cutting out the big access door in the fuselage - unlike later metal aircraft, the fit seems quite rudimentary which suits me ..it's just resting in place now, but evn so.. ..then onto the wing roots - thing here is the front of the wing actually goes into the fuselage - there is no fairing until the rear half flares out... so first I made up brass shapes to mirror the wing profile and used these to cut the shape. I also used the spar points to set their actual position so they neatly butt the wing so I could build up the fairing to them.. ..with the templates in place it was a matter of bulking out and stregthening their fitment - as there is a chop into the fuselage I had to add some red dope paint to disguise some places.. ..the ribwork was masked off to stop filler or sanding spoiling it ..& filled with P38.. ..from the bottom.. ..and soon the fillets were complete.. ..also added a rigging wire mount to where the forward U/C mount is and generally cleaned up the U/C fittings.. ..moving to the nose, I noticed the cowl is quite hollow and can be seen behind the spinner.. ..I made sure the nose was flat and true and added a litho disc to ensure a perfect circle - once I had filled to this, I set about removing as much as I could with a dremel burr to cut with.. ..added an internal mount and a spigot that goes right back into a hole in the brass tubular fuselage structure... also cut out the little indentation at the bottom of the cowl.. ..and with a little dry fit, she is starting to look like an aeroplane.. ..nimble little figher - oh wait, it needs another wing... ..now in other news, I became a grandfather yesterday, with the most precious little angel Amber coming into the world.. ..to say I am thrilled, just doesn't do justice to the feeling - I am so proud of my new little family - my daughter has started calling me "papa planes" until next time Peter TorbenD, Edge, KiwiZac and 39 others 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Congrats Peter! airscale and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Fantastic work on both counts, grandpa! Kev airscale and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 The build looks absolutely spectacular, and congratulations on becoming a grandfather! Truly an auspicious occasion for your family. Matt airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Astounding work Grandpa!! Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Papa Planes, congratulations on both counts! Both gorgeous! Your work on the Fury leaves me speechless, I am inspired and energized just looking at what you do...thank you! Cheers Anthony airscale and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Wonderful update. Congratulations. Sincerely, Mark Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Great work, Peter. And I didn't expect anything but perfection from you. On both counts. Congrats! Cheers Rainer Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Congratulations Gramps - brilliant news! Fury is looking stunning... Iain Derek B and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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