COVID -19 use of time

Boomerang · May 15, 2020, 04:29:48 AM

Using the time to finish and revamp a few models.

The CH -1 is nearly completed . Just need to add engine and propeller. Not doing the rigging or aileron hinges.

The Cierva c-30 Avro Rota MK1 - revamped the squadron codes and the roundels . the previous efforts were hand painted.

The Cierva C-25 - decal for speed bird. Previous effort was hand painted. General touch up and possible add details to rotor hub. Repair propeller and stub wing and touch up red trim.

Cheers

Gordon

lastvautour · May 15, 2020, 02:44:42 PM

Nice to see keeping busy. Nice work on those models.

Lou

buccfan · May 15, 2020, 09:35:18 PM

Very nice Gordon, the speedbird decals look good. Regards Paul J.

Jim · May 16, 2020, 01:39:03 AM

Lovely work!

Gearup · May 16, 2020, 01:46:57 AM

Very nice. The gyrocopters are such a unique subject.

Boomerang · May 20, 2020, 01:22:22 AM

Thank You all.

I've decided to add to the grandson's air force.

An F-100 and a Skyhawk catapult or chuck glider. compliments the 25 year old P-40 and Mustang that his father and aunt had growing up.

Lots of fun to.

Cheers

Gordon

Stay Safe

Gearup · May 20, 2020, 03:06:45 AM

Great fun! I've also got grandson projects, not that thats a problem.

Fraser

lastvautour · May 20, 2020, 09:16:56 AM

Memories of Jetfire chuck gliders. Thanks for posting.

Lou

buccfan · May 20, 2020, 03:53:31 PM

Looks like fun Gordon. Regards Paul J.

Boomerang · May 21, 2020, 09:17:43 PM

Had a good 1/2 hour or so yesterday afternoon when they dropped round after school.

Gordon

Boomerang · June 16, 2020, 03:26:59 AM

Soooo... The Caproni is finished. The Avro Rota has been upgraded. The C.25 requires a little more work.

Re-trimmed the F-100 glider and it goes heaps better. The Skyhawk requires a bit more tweaking.

Made two more a Venom from a plan I found on the internet and an F9F Panther that I used a set of 1/48th drawings I have.
3/32 balsa fuselage and nose doubler's . 1/16 balsa the rest. put 3/4 of an inch dihedral on the wings and it flies a treat.
The Venom goes well too. Based on the success of the Panther I might try a few more..

Cheers
Gordon

Stay safe all

buccfan · June 16, 2020, 08:28:46 PM

Very good Gordon, reminicent of the profile jets that were posted on here a while ago. Regards Paul J.

lastvautour · June 16, 2020, 09:18:19 PM

Nice going on those flyers. Made me look to see if I had some balsa. Too bad I don't. I will have to enjoy through your efforts.

Lou

Boomerang · June 20, 2020, 01:29:31 AM

Trying to work through the stash built up over the years.

Cheers

Gordon

Boomerang · June 26, 2020, 07:34:00 AM

Regarding the balsa stash. My son is into RC and for Christmas I cut out a kit of parts for and electric Dewoitine D-510 .

For the last week or so I have started building it for him. While things are drying on it I'm working on the Hawk 75.

Cheers

Gordon

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