The start of a new project that will simultaneously post to my Facebook page. Drawings have been scale from a rubber power scale flying model and lots of pictures. I have already chosen the serial number CF-RXE at http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/CF-RXE.html
Lou
Making a model part two.
I used carbon paper to trace the top, side and wings on cardboard. These will be used to mark the wood I will select.
Lou
Please bear in mind my audience on Facebook are not modelers.
Making a model part three
We will start with the wing. Using the cardboard template I drew the shape needed. Using a hand saw, band saw and a belt/disc sander I removed the excess wood from the pattern.
Lou
Making a model part four.
Using pencil and ruler and much patience draw the frontal view of the wing on the front and back of the wooden block. The extra lines are reference lines for later. As you carved the wing to the frontal view those lines will be redrawn.
Lou
This is great to watch - & learn someone else' technique!
Making a model part five.
Remove the unwanted wood keeping what is inside the drawn lines. I used a 2" chisel and it took about an hour to get the shape I wanted.
Lou
PS John, it does take all different approaches.
AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY PROJECT IS!!!!
Lou
Making a model part six.
Lines are replaced after carving and new lines added.
1. This is the thickest part of the wing airfoil and is located 1/3 from the leading edge.
2. This is the leading edge of the wing
3. The airfoil shape is as depicted in the drawings
4. This is the trailing edge of the wing.
The leading edge will be rounded while the trailing edge will be tapered.
Lou
Making a model part seven.
The first two photos show the bottom of the wing that is not carved to shape. The next two show the carved top wing from the same angles. Redoing the lines allows you to see the curvature of the wing when tilted.
Lou
Making a model part seven.
I added a two more photos on Facebook for clarity.
Lou
Making a model part eight.
After doing some sanding to smooth things out, sandpaper rolled in a dowel will sand between the lines. These wings were built with metal ribs covered in fabric. The stretching caused the fabric to sag between the ribs (lines).
Lou
Making a model part nine.
Sanding of the rib pattern on the wing takes about two minutes per bay and the wing has 42 top and 42 bottom bays. To take a break from sanding I started the tail feathers. The wood started off as a 1" board cut down to 1/4" on my band saw. Before owning a band saw, I would hold a handsaw between my legs and work the piece of wood back and forth to cut it to size. Once the wood is cut I used a chisel to bring it down to the desired thickness.
Lou
Making a model part ten.
The fuselage wood has been cut to block form. The block will now be thinned and shaped.
Lou
Making a model part 11.
A few joyful minutes spent shaping the fuselage and some detail on the nose area.
Lou
Making a model part 12.
The fuselage is notched to accept the main wing and tail wing.
Lou
Excellent progress and tutorial as usual Lou. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul. My sister recommended I make it on Facebook.
Lou
Making a model part 13.
Detailing of the engine cowling included shaping and adding the rocker arm cover fairings. All eighteen were cut and shaped and then glued in place. Some final sanding will occur later in the project.
Lou
Beautiful! I'm very impressed with the precision of your work
Thank you John. The fairings have been sanded down some to give it a more streamline look.
Lou
Making a model part 14.
The undercarriage fairing is small blocks glued and then carved to shape. The leg and wheel/wheel pants are similar small pieces of scrap wood cut to size and then sanded to rough shape. The last picture show the general arrangement prior to gluing the parts.
Lou
Making a model part 15.
The legs blocks are glued and sanding has begun on the port side.
Lou
Making a model part 16.
Wheel pants carved and attached.
Lou
Lou,
Looking good. It is always a pleasure to watch your tutorials.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. More of a show and tell for the uninformed on Facebook re-posted here. I may attempt a detail tutorial on something easy in an attempt to attract new members from Facebook. My sister and her daughter have been forwarding the Gullwing post however so far just my relatives have been commenting. https://www.facebook.com/louis.vautour
Lou
Making a model part 17.
All major parts are glued and primer has been applied. Now several sanding are needed and more primer until the finish is to my liking.
Lou
Making a model part 18.
Base coat applied using spray can. Now comes the red trim.
Lou
Nice work Lou!
Thank you John.
Lou
Lou - Another great addition to your collection!!
The accentuated ribs certainly add a realistic touch to the model. Wish I had your skill with the "rattle can".
-ken
Making a model part 18 1/2. I was not planning on taking photos until the project was finished, but the misses snapped these. I am masking the rocker arm blisters.
Lou
Roll out 2 July 2017.
Lou
Additional photos.
Lou
Well Done Lou ! Looks terrific.
Did you do the markings free hand or with home made decals?
I've been pondering a Monocoupe for a while.
Looks great mate.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you. The markings are masking tape from templates I made from cardboard and drawn on the tape and cut with a sharp blade. The tail serial number, Stinson logo and Mother Goose are printed decals.
Lou
Nice Plane Lou!
Thank you John.
Lou
Lou - The colour scheme and details certainly makes the model stand out. A great combination of colours - ken
Ooooooo--aahhhhhhh! Loverly...!
Oh, and your workshop is way too neat!
jim
Thank you Ken and Jim. A rare day were there is some work space.
Lou
Excellent Lou, nice job with the red on white. Regards Paul J.
That white is actually RV White(Recreational Vehicle). Thank you for the compliment.
Lou