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1/32 HM -14 Pou du Ciel ( Flying Flea) commenced NOV 2018 Completed 25 MAR 2019

Started by Boomerang, December 24, 2018, 10:23:41 PM

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Boomerang

 Decided on something a bit different.

All the basic bits are done . Just the fiddly bits to do wheels, engine , linkages, rigging and a pilot.

Fuselage was shaped then cut to fit a 1/64 ply box which is the cockpit.

Cheers

Gordon

lastvautour


Boomerang


Boomerang


where the Flea is at .

Gordon

Jim

And so it goes...

lastvautour


Boomerang


A bit of progress.

Engine mount / wing pivot from brass rod. Wing actuating links from brass rod.
Wheels from 1/64 ply hub. Tyres are strip of plastic. details in thin copper wire.

Engine started.

Cheers

Gordon

Boomerang

Update on the "Flea"

Engine mounted. Waiting the arrival of replacement rigging thread. I can't find since the Macchi. Harrumph!

rigging attachment points from sardine tin lid cut out with aviation tin snips.

Dual tail wheel done with two halves of epoxy in a blue tack mold.

So nearly done.

Gordon

Boomerang


My replacement ez line has arrived so can do the rigging and she's finished.

Should be done by next weekend.

Gordon

lastvautour

Looking forward to it. Your project always turn out well.

Lou

Gearup

Interesting model. There is a prototype Flea at the local aviation museum. I think the original owner flew it just enough to scare himself.
Fraser

Boomerang


Must have scared himself a bit.
There was an issue whereby if the front wing angle of attack was greater than 15 degrees. The airflow from it over the rear wing would increase . Increase the lift of the rear .
Then you enter an uncontrollable dive. They stuck one in a wind tunnel and worked it all out. The later ones a apparently safer.

Anyway she's finished. There are as usual some omissions . Some not quite rights. But if squint from 3 feet away it looks like a "Flea".

Cheers

Gordon

Boomerang


buccfan

Very nice indeed Gordon, excellent detailing work. Regards Paul J.

lastvautour

Outstanding project Gordon. The rib details as well as the rigging really make the model stand out.

Lou