Parts are rough cut for my RCAF DH-60 Gypsy Moth.
Lou
Finally came back to the Gypsy Moth.
Lou
A bit of carving this morning. I will open up the fuselage to install instruments, controls and seats. I am debating under camber for the wings. I don't usually do this and leave the bottom wing flat.
Lou
Very nice work so far Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. I have no particular priority so my Gypsy Moth may be done late next April.
Lou
Photo 1 Cockpit areas hollowed out.
Photo 2 Parts are just loosely assembled for photo op. Wing bottom are concave airfoil shape.
Lou
Looks great!.
Gordon
Back in the day I was going to make an RC model of the Gypsy and I've always liked this scheme.
Gordon
Nice photo. Mine will be in RCAF yellow as per most of my biplanes.
Lou
Ribbing is taking longer than anticipated. I snapped broke the dihedral break joint on the top wing and had to resort to making two small spars to span the area. I also took additional caution in making spars for the bottom wing as well.
Lou
Sub assembly is in the paint shop for some white primer prior to applying the trainer yellow.
Lou
Gypsy Moth first coat of yellow.
Lou
Undercarriage and exhaust manifold being worked on.
Lou
Back to the paint shop after adding fuselage ribbing. Will require at least two more yellow coats before assembly of the upper wing.
Lou
The moth is looking great. Very nice joinery of the landing gear components, Lou.
Fraser
Thank you Fraser.
Lou
Terrific result so far Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
Lou
Looks great Lou. Nice wing detailing. By now, you must have cornered the local market on yellow paint!
Fraser
Thank you Fraser. I just bought another two cans of Duplicolor School Bus Yellow for future project. I have a few more yellow birds left to make.
Lou
I started the rigging and produced some cockpit details.
Lou
Excellent details Lou.
How did you do the control horns?
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. My control sticks are round toothpicks with the stick portion sanded to a smaller diameter.
Lou
Details, details, details. Instrument panel should be vertical, however I am taking poetic license.
Moving along
Lou
Excellent poetic license.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. I have been calling it wrong all along. I was advised that DH spell it with an i - Gipsy.
Gigging of the wings is complete and the remainder will be done after decals are affixed. My exhaust has some twists and turns but finally got it close to what is should be. May be done by month's end.
Lou
Undercarriage, cabane struts. horizontal wing supports, exhaust and wheels await touch ups before assembly.
Lou
Main undercarriage attached as well as the cabane struts followed by the exhaust. It was tricky to insert the exhausts around and behind the cabane structs.
Lou
Coming together very nicely Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
I ordered some elastic thread but decided not to wait for it. That stuff is pricey.
Lou
I had to reprint some decals for the bottom of the wing. Tail skid attached. Spring is copper wire wrapped around another piece of copper.
Propeller ready for installation.
Lou
Roll out 9 May 2022. Picture of a happy modeller.
Lou
A very nice model of the Gipsy Moth!! Outstanding workmanship with detail in the rigging, cockpits and over all authentic look of the real aircraft. The hanger diorama shots make the aircraft come alive. Quite the exhaust system, that's for sure..Also It is nice that you included the builder picture (you of course) too. That really gives the model a human touch. Great job Lou. I always enjoy your resulting models.
Regards,
Fraser
Thank you Fraser. I do love those yellow birds.
Lou
Excellent result Lou.
Well done!
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. A very satisfying projects. Tremendous activities on Facebook. Found another carver, but could not bring him to the fold.
Lou