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Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
I use 1x1 mm brass profile for the stringers. Hair clamps are used to fix them when gluing. I must also point out that the "original drawings" for the formers are not exactly dimensioned and the positions of the notches and cut-outs for the fuselage tubes are not always exact. That's why I had to make some adjustments so that the stringers run straight or curve nicely in smooth lines. ..until next time Thomas -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
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Unfortunately, the notches for the stringers are not always exactly right and I have to correct some of them with a needle file so that the stringers are in line. -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
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To get the correct silhouette on the back of the fuselage, I checked with a cardboard template. -
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Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
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Next i want to finish the upper half of the fuselage. I prepared the fuselage formers a long time ago. To place the stringers I first had to build a jig to fix the formers in the correct position. I used balsa wood scraps for this. -
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Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
The aluminum sheet is still a little discolored from the thermal treatment. .. -
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Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
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It is important to anneal the aluminum sheet before pressing so that it fits better into the press mold. -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
I made a press mold with 0.6mm wires for the corrugated sheet metal for the the heelboards. The counterpart is a piece of balsa wood on the brass plate. The whole thing is pressed between the vice jaws. To deepen the grooves a little more, I roll them with a small self-made roller. (a piece of silicone tube on a wooden cylinder -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
Hi geedubelyer. Yes, you're right. Thanks for the tip. I'll try to smooth out the rough texture a bit with a little more color. Thomas -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
The assembled and painted grip. the color takes a little of the surface roughness. -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
I used 1.5mm solder wire for the spade grip as it is the easiest to bend. Before (!!) I wrapped it with 0.3mm copper wire. The surface could be a little less rough for my taste, but sometimes I have to make compromises... The brake lever is made of 1mm brass sheet -
Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
Next thing is the spade grip. First I turn the gun firing button (3mm brass rod) -
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Hawker Hurricane 1/12 scale scratch build
hurribomber replied to hurribomber's topic in Works in Progress
The rudder pedals in place. The foot straps made from a strip of heat shrink tubing.