SMM 14th Anniversary X-Plane Cook-Up

[Boomerang]

Thanks Lou,

Gordon

[buccfan]

Excellent work on the V-173, colour scheme looks great,  looking forward to progress on the X-28. Regards Paul J.

[Boomerang]

  Thank you Paul.

  Gordon.

[Boomerang]

Progress so far.

V-173 -  Main undercarriage attached. Need to sill add one strut after doing the small fairings at the top.
               Balance weights on elevators made. Brass rod with a small blob of 5 min epoxy.

X-28 -  Cockpit done with rotary tool. Working on engine and wing floats.

   Cheers

   Gordon

[Boomerang]

  Progress on V-173

Cheers
  Gordon

[lastvautour]

Your photo shows the ribbing very well. I look forward to the next photos.

Lou

[Boomerang]

  Status of the X-28 and V-173

  Working on pylon , engine and propeller for X-28.

  Cockpit and lower window glazing done.

  Still working on propellers.

  Not far off doing the decals.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Excellent progress.

Lou

[Boomerang]

A bit of progress. Decals added. Tail wheel fitted.

Spinners and propeller blades need a bit more work and are dry fitted.

The other picture is the tail wheel. Thick gauge copper wire around a bamboo skewer. Brass rod and tube with copper wire.
using the skewer made it easier to handle

[lastvautour]

Outstanding Model Gordon. Very realistic finish.

Lou

[buccfan]

Very nice indeed Gordon, looking good. Regards Paul J.

[Biggles]

It looks just like the real thing! (Although I am sure most pilots did not have the assurance of landing on carpet....!)

[Boomerang]

Thanks Lou, Paul and Biggles.

Nearly finished.

Cheers
Gordon

[lastvautour]

Have made your finishing touches yet?

Lou

[Boomerang]

  Just have to finish of the propeller blades and attach then to the spinners.

  Gordon