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Ongoing Cook-ups & Tutorials => Cook-ups and Group Builds => Topic started by: lastvautour on March 04, 2010, 08:27:58 PM

Title: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on March 04, 2010, 08:27:58 PM
Garet and I will be doing some Cessna aircraft. All are welcomed to join in.

I have chosen the Cessna O-2B Skymaster because Garet's dad flew them. The O-2B version was also and observation aircraft hence it fits the observation group build as well. I used my bandsaw with a metal cutting blade to cut through the 6cm thick block of jelutong.
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I hope others will join in.

Lou
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on March 24, 2010, 06:50:59 PM
The undercarriage is made by laminating bamboo slats that have been soaked overnight in water. Once placed on the mold, lots of glue was applied and then held in place with elastic bands. The result is a wood part that holds its shape.(so far). The remaining parts require sanding, priming and test fitting.
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Lou
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on April 21, 2010, 12:58:51 PM
The model has the first coat of paint. Once cured, it will be given a second coat. This paint does not go on very well but it is the only USAF "Aircraft Grey" available to me.
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Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on May 03, 2010, 07:20:34 PM
Done! Garet where is yours?
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Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on May 04, 2010, 06:58:07 PM
Very nice job, Lou!  Mine is, umm, we may need to take mine straight off the civilian production line!  (n.b.: that's how the Air Force got the O-2B, which were different than the military-only O-2A).

Garet
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on May 06, 2010, 02:27:22 PM
Thanks Garet. I finally found a decent 3 view, but alas I was done my carving and sanding by then.

Lou
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: dave_t on May 06, 2010, 05:09:44 PM
Lou, what scale is the O-2?
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on May 06, 2010, 08:31:15 PM
1/32 scale. I should have mentioned that. She has a 14 inch wing span and balances on her wheels.

Lou
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on September 29, 2021, 02:40:00 PM
Garet, where is your Cessna? Here are three that I have constructed since this cook-up was open.

Lou
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: Dave T on September 29, 2021, 06:44:19 PM
It should be finished by now. ;)
Title: Re: Cessna Cook-Up
Post by: lastvautour on September 29, 2021, 06:49:52 PM
The previous post was 11 years ago. I hope it is ready by Tuesday  ;D

Lou
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