Iain Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Next item was the rudder - I'd managed to damage the control horn on the starboard side - so this was repaired using spare support material, bonded with thin superglue and filed/sanded to shape. As with the Ailerons, relevant holes were drilled out in the fin and rudder for 1mm diameter brass rod, which has been bonded to the rudder and trimmed back: It's worth pointing out that, with a few tweaks done to the kit parts in production, Tim has updated his instructions - the latest version is available to download here. This really is great fun - looking forward to getting some colour on her next! All Out! Iain denders, wunwinglow, Landrotten Highlander and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Mainly looking at photos this afternoon - and deciding which airframe to do. One important factor is the kit provides alternative winch-launch hook positions - and I wanted to choose a subject where I could clearly see te position on that particular airframe. Added to that, I wanted to do a red/white/grey scheme - as most were in those colours back when I was a cadet. XE799 on the instructions looked good - and I found a clear image confirming details. Decision made: Image from glidingheritage.org.uk So - rear hook mount filled with superglue and sanded back: Front mount masked with Humbrol Maskol. Elevator - previously removed from tailplane - re-attached at an angle - more representative of an airframe on the ground. I believe Tim has modified the kit so these items are no supplied as separate parts. And the cockpit all masked up: So, with a few attachment point also masked up with Maskol, we're ready for some white primer: And it looks like I'm out of automotive white primer - so may have to do some shopping! More when there's more... Iain Rockie Yarwood, LSP_Kevin, Stevepd and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 That's super helpful that all of that brass rod was included to aid in alignment and strength. Looks like great progress Iain! Hope to see this one cross the finish line without issue. Matt wunwinglow and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 It's a very complete kit Matt - Tim has tried to cover everything! Iain Landrotten Highlander, wunwinglow and scvrobeson 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 That's coming together nicely, Iain! Kev Iain and wunwinglow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm-tree Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Any plans to put an Air Cadet in the cockpit or one holding the wing up prior to launch? wunwinglow and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, Palm-tree said: Any plans to put an Air Cadet in the cockpit or one holding the wing up prior to launch? Yes, being sculpted as we speak! More news as it comes.... Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 I *may* have to leave the straps loose then! Iain wunwinglow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Didn't get as much done over the weekend as I'd planned - got a little sidetracked with a real aeroplane needing its 'Annual'. First 'colour' is on the airframe - gloss white fuselage uppers, light aircraft grey wing central area (looks darker than it actually is in the photos) and red. All Tamiya gloss, thinned with neat Isopropyl Alcohol to speed up drying: I've used the lighting - and upped the contrast a lot - to illustrate the lovely fabric effect - yes, there is a very slight layering effect from the print process, but this is a lot less noticeable in normal lighting - and if you do notice anything, it looks like a fine fabric effect: Once decals are on, everything will be given a fine coat of satin varnish - buffed lightly when dry with some cotton scrap fabric to impart a slight sheen. Very pleased with how this is coming together now... Next job - to mask up for the areas of red on fuselage and wings. Iain KiwiZac, Kagemusha, Landrotten Highlander and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Even if gliders are out of my scope of interest, this kit looks absolutely exquisite!!! wunwinglow and Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 It really is Thierry... A prime example of someone having both the passion for a particular subject AND the skills to be able to model digitally and produce 3D prints at such high quality, as well as creating the rest of the total package. And the result is brilliant! I can see other, slightly 'niche', subjects being done in a similar fashion - but they will never be cheap in comparison to mainstream, injection moulded, kits. I really am enjoying this project - and it's fired up my modelling 'MoJo' for other projects - so a win, win for me. Iain wunwinglow, MikeC, thierry laurent and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Thanks Maru - it's really nice to have a project at this stage - it's been a looong time since I actually finished something! Have some holiday days booked from work next week - so, hopefully, get her finished... Iain wunwinglow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Latest progress on the Flying Start Models T.31 Glider - ready for the decals now! A little neatening up required around cockpit edges - but nothing major... Off to do the decals now - will post an update when done. Loving this project! Iain Rockie Yarwood, Ol' Scrapiron, Kagemusha and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Iain said: Loving this project! Iain Likewise Great progress Iain. She's looking really sharp. wunwinglow and Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 And with first stickers on - always a positive step on any model! More later... Iain patricksparks, scvrobeson, Landrotten Highlander and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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