Ironwing Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 hours ago, D.B. Andrus said: Geoff, Your build is very inspiring and well done. As I'm in the exploration stages for a somewhat similar project, albeit in 1/32, am soaking up everything you do. I know you're excited about the STA and it's contagious. Look forward to every update. Cheers, Damian Hi Damian Thanks for looking in. Comments help to keep the fire burning. I've wanted to do this for a very very long time. Scratch building opens an entirely new unlimited dynamic. It can also bring trepidation and epic failure. This only makes success so much more satisfying. Enzo Ferrari was once quoted as having said "if it can be conceived, it can be created." I agree with that sentiment. Solutions to problems will come. Just give them time to reveal themselves. Accept failure as knowledge. Polish your skills as you go forward. Uncouple your self imposed limits. You're better than you think...go for it Regards Geoff Derek B, Buster99 and D.B. Andrus 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Greetings All Time for another adventure in the joys of modeling...cutting,sanding,grinding,drawing,gluing and creating something that looks nothing like an aeroplane while occassionally hurting yourself...we soldier on. I did get a bit of good news from John Wilkes (Tigger).The fuselage molds arrived safely in the UK and he pronounced them good to go as they are. Theyre still a few weeks away but Ive plenty of things to keep me busy doing (as Peter noted) dull stuff. Actually I rather like developing things this way.I must be dull So work on the wing is still ongoing. The span, as is, was too long and had to be cut down. This was done by triming equal amouts from the inboard side and set to twenty inches. Ive decided to give the wing a balsa core. It adds a bit of weight but reduces the number of ribs required and the gear will handle the weight. Since adding a forward spar and ribs, the wing panels have stiffened up nicely. The wing attachment tabs tend to deflect a bit when the wings are hung on them but this is a temporary issue. This was a good time to address the main gear. The mains are perpendicular to the ground, not the wing. Given that the wings have four degrees of dyhedral, if the the mains were made perp to the wing, it would end up looking like the mains on a BF 109. The mains on the ST-A are very close to the wing LE. The main spar was positioned approriately forward. Thru holes were drilled at the main gear forward tube position to accept the front gear tube receiver. Two blocks were cut with an opposing four degree andle and welded into the main spar to serve as a stop for the main shaft receiver. The shaft wasnt wlded in yet and not sitting square against the stop. Everything welded into place... The top of the receiver tube will need to be plugged to prevent the frnt gear tube from going in and hitting the inside of the wing. Rather than wrapping the entire wing, Im toying with the idea of vacforming the leading edge in sections and applying them separately in three inch sections. No definate decision yet but I like the idea. This is where it currently sits.. I know, its not terribly exciting but Im having fun. The wing tips will most like likely get done next. A way to attach the wing support wires will need to be developed as well. I found a pair of tires in an old Guillow Kit that fit the diameter of the tires used on the ST-A but they need some work to improve them and a prop needs to be developed. The main gear tubes need to be done as well. The wing will then be balsa filled and and block sanded. The trailing edge can be capped and...Get the idea? Lots and lots of dull to come... Hope everyone is well..see you around the patch..be safe Best Geoff patricksparks, LSP_Kevin, Alain Gadbois and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 You keep having fun and sharing it. Richard Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derek B Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Superb execution Geoff - it looks like an airframe already, even at this stage (actually, from the frontal aspect, it looks remarkably like a DHC 1 Chipmunk aircraft!). Keep up the good work Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 18 hours ago, RLWP said: You keep having fun and sharing it. Richard Thank you Richard. Happy you looked in. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, Ironwing said: Thank you Richard. Happy you looked in. Geoff As another scratchbuilder, I like to keep an eye on how you are doing. In particular, what elephant traps you have fallen into Richard Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Derek B said: Superb execution Geoff - it looks like an airframe already, even at this stage (actually, from the frontal aspect, it looks remarkably like a DHC 1 Chipmunk aircraft!). Keep up the good work Derek Derek You have a keen eye so your comment is much appreciated. Thank you. It does kinda look like a Chipmunk Geoff Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, RLWP said: As another scratchbuilder, I like to keep an eye on how you are doing. In particular, what elephant traps you have fallen into Richard Elephant traps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Ironwing said: Elephant traps? Ahh, we have a cultural thing. Elephant traps were big holes in the ground, covered over with branches and leaves. Elephants would walk onto the branches and therefore fall into the trap It's good to know what traps are around so I can avoid them - and you may accidentally fall into one or two. After all, I do all the time. Hopefully other builders can benefit from my experience...* Richard *Yeah, right - I still manage to repeat the same mistakes Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, RLWP said: Ahh, we have a cultural thing. Elephant traps were big holes in the ground, covered over with branches and leaves. Elephants would walk onto the branches and therefore fall into the trap It's good to know what traps are around so I can avoid them - and you may accidentally fall into one or two. After all, I do all the time. Hopefully other builders can benefit from my experience...* Richard *Yeah, right - I still manage to repeat the same mistakes Avoiding elephant traps...think forward..avoid linear thinking..watch out for piles of sticks Geoff Derek B and Landrotten Highlander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ironwing said: Avoiding elephant traps...think forward..avoid linear thinking..watch out for piles of sticks Geoff More like - keep an eye on Geoff. When he falls into a hole, don't follow him Don't worry, we will throw in food for you Richard Landrotten Highlander and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, RLWP said: More like - keep an eye on Geoff. When he falls into a hole, don't follow him Don't worry, we will throw in food for you Richard Unavoidable hazard of scratch building I'm afraid Richard, despite our best efforts, as you, I and all other scratch builders well know...it what makes it all such fun! Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, RLWP said: More like - keep an eye on Geoff. When he falls into a hole, don't follow him Don't worry, we will throw in food for you Richard Don't forget cookies RLWP and Derek B 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Wow, I can't imagine all the thought and engineering that is going into this project. So neat and so scary at the same time, but in your skilled hands Geoff, I'm sure it will be terrific! Cheers, Chuck Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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