Radub Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 The shims were sanded flush (Mastercasters sanders to the rescue again ) A 2 minute job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 It is very important that these panels sit flush with the wing. For that, I added some shims to the back of the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 These shims were progressively sanded, then the panel was dry-fitted to the wing, then the shims below any edges that were still "sticking out" were gently sanded again, then the panel was dry-fitted again and so on until I was happy that the panel was perfectly flush with the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 Then, superglue was spread in the location of the panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 The panel was then added to the wing and secured with masking tape. The masking tape made sure that the panel was flush with the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 And here is the finished assembly. I ran some Johsnons Klear (Future) along the joints to seal them in - that makes the joints look like panel lines. Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I ran some Johsnons Klear (Future) along the joints to seal them in - that makes the joints look like panel lines.This right here, by itself, is worth the time to read the 57 pages of this thread. You gotta move some dirt to find those golden nuggets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 What also works good is to paint the joints with Mr. Surfacer 1000 and then run a Q-Tip soaked in alcohol along the joints cleaning up the excess, this will also leave a nice joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermario Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hi Radub, francky brought me this MDC kit ("thankya" ) this week-end to have a look at it. In one word I found it : amazing ! (by the way I'm still running through the 57 pages (ouch !) of this topic…) When you just look at the parts in the box, they whisper to you : "build me, build me"… Every part is a real masterpiece (with special mention to the resin canopy. I never saw such a clear, thin and fine detailed one ! ( by the way you gave me an clear answer : it's possible to cast what is to be called a canopy !) I could go on like this for pages !!! This seems to be THE kit to buy/own/build even if you're not absolutely fan of "the hinomarus" !! (if only I had not 3 kits to achieve before ) Simply great and I'm glad to follow your progress with the "beast" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 When you just look at the parts in the box, they whisper to you : "build me, build me"… thats the darkside of your soul who likes the smell of plastic and glue . Listen to it and embrace it. Hacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks supermario. I am glad you like it. The wings are now in place. This was a quite delicate job, trying to get them to sit at the proper dihedral. Lots of dry-fiting and some adjusting was needed. Getting this right was the most time-consummint job so far . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I checked the dihedral against scaled-up drawings from Maru Mechanic No37. (which were used throughout the construction.) Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafael Winter Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 ... Stunning... I love how this bird was scratchbuilt for you... the resin casting... and the amazing progress now.. Are there any chance in a future , not too far, You make a jet 1/32? Cheers Rafael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I love what I see here Radu! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hi Radub ! It's just to say i'm really impressed when i see your work on that plane. Cheers. Manu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now