I have been thinking of this for a while.
Whilst waiting for paint to dry etc I've managed to get this far.
Cheers
Gordon
My Heath Robinson jig to make life a bit easier and the job a bit quicker.
Pre stretched and doped cotton thread aligned with pencil lines and then doped.
Tail plane has now had three coats of primer each side. Yet to be cut back.
Cheers
Gordon
Looking good Gordon. I look forward to your progress.
Lou
Very nice.
Wing has been given the same treatment to put in the rib lines.
The port wing was done with a brush and thinned dope. Better finish. Starboard wing hit with the thinned dope which cleaned
up the heavily applied dope ( done with a pointy stick and a quivering hand.
Three coats of primer applied. Yet to be sanded.
As I'm going to this as G-AEFT which was a C100 without corrugated ailerons I've turned up some balloon wheels using dowel
in and electric drill. Result Number 3 and 4 will be used.
Pic to follow.
Gordon
Googled the registration number and came up with some nice views. Now i want one but will just put it on my future to do list.
Lou
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6465463717_550c4318fa_z.jpg)
That's her. I built but did not get to fly an RC model years ago. ( It's still hanging from the ceiling)
I've got to dig out the info I collected back then.
Particularly to knock up some home made decals.
Cheers
Gordon
Progress so far
Nice work Gordon, looking forward to the next instalment. Regards Paul J.
Looking real good.
Lou
Looking great Gordon!!
The ribs certainly look very realistic. I'll have to try the string approach on an upcoming model. I've been struggling with what to use to simulate ribs, but I think for the larger scale models I'll just have to use a thicker string. I'm not a fan of dope due to the fumes, but may try using fabric glue. I used fabric glue on some model boat rope ladders over 40 years ago, and the strings are still glued together. Hopefully, it'll attach string to wood.
-ken
Thanks Paul and Lou.
Ken
I try to keep the use of dope to a minimum and when I do its usuaally in a well ventilated area.
Hadn't thought of fabric glue. Might experiment with that next time.
You could look at strips of paper for ribs/tapes. On My Flycatcher and DH 5 I used 1/16th white board margin tape. Worked OK.
Cheers
Gordon
Thanks Gordon for the alternate option. I'll have to try both options on a scrap tail. I guess I could also use thin strips of paper, depending on the scale.
Dare I say, "more experimentation" - ken
Progress so far.
Just clipped together Nothing is glued as yet
That will be about it till the New Year.
Cheers
Gordon
A great project for the new year Gordon.
Lou
Started work on the engine . Pic to follow.
Gordon
Decided to build it this way as the bamboo chopstick makes a good handle.
Cylinders are thin copper wire wrapped around a bamboo skewer.
Cheers
Gordon
Innovative. That is what I love about this hobby.
Lou
Progress on the engine.
"AEFT"had a JAP engine.
Exhaust is from telecom jumper wire ( picked up from a distribution pillar at the end of my street) . That's the white bit.
The black bit is a piece of garden tie.
Cheers
Gordon
Progress so far.
Lemon Yellow from a spray can.
Wheel hubs are made from two part epoxy . Used a round head pin to get the shape in a bit of BLU Tac with a thin smear of olive oil as a
release agent and two part epoxy. Worked OK for me.
Still have to make the upper bracing pylon. I've got that worked out in my head.
Decals for registration letters have been made. Still have to sort out the Stripes and the Aeronca logo
Cheers
Gordon
Great. Looking forward to more progress shots.
Lou
Progress so far.
Couple of coats of Spray enamel on fuselage ( complete with finger marks).
The exhaust is not in the picture but has been completed.
It's just "clipped ' together at the moment.
More work required generally.
The blue headed dressmakers pin is non scale. :)
Cheers
Gordon
Coming along nicely.
Lou
I've made up the tail skid out some small diameter brass tube .
That's pretty much the making side finished.
No comes the glue together part.
Bit of inspiration.
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?100034-Aeronca-C3-G-AEFT
Cheers
Gordon
Excellent inspiration. Quite a few really nice photos.
Lou
Nearly but not quite.
Engine and undercarriage won't be attached until all the rigging has been done.
Home made decals turned out OK.
just need to do the rigging . Make a spinner and do the last lot of glueing.
Not rushing.
Cheers
Gordon
Beautiful.
Lou
Looking great Gordon!!! Lots of detail, especially the engine. The decals turned out great. - ken
Thank you Lou and Ken.
Pausing for a wee breath before tackling the rest of the rigging. The "rods "on the upper and lower of the wing require some thought.
Pretty chuffed with it so far.
Cheers
Gordon
Completed.
Cheers
Gordon
I like it well done!
Peter
Thank you, Peter.
Gordon
Very nice indeed Gordon, looks great in flight. Regards Paul.
Very nicely done. Anyone would be proud to have it it their collection.
Lou
Thank you Lou and Paul
I enjoyed making it.
Gordon