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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

The bottoom of the 3 sections is roughed in ...

The bottoom of the 3 sections is roughed in

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/img_2811_5354c15a46f6092ef2df6449733254b161f4c8a2.jpg

When I flipped the wing over,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-12-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

I'm really hoping to get everything completed to...

I'm really hoping to get everything completed to the point of the aluminum primer on all major parts before this build goes back on hiatus.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-12-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

This next one still has me scratching my head. ...

This next one still has me scratching my head.


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Not sure why this issue...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

While parts are on the way, the fuselage rivet...

While parts are on the way, the fuselage rivet lines were scribed.

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I'll...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Working on the outer panels. Needed more rivet...

Working on the outer panels. Needed more rivet glue but couldn't find the bottle of Rustoleum Sterling Silver - expect that to arrive in a few days. Also needed more 2mm half round for the hinges....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Finished up some the center section ...

Finished up some the center section

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Eventually rivets were added around the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-22-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Panel lines have been drawn. Using the Lukasik book and Jaworski thread as the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-18-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

A few misc pics ...

A few misc pics


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How the wing tip lights are coming along.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-15-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/480x640/img_2726_dd54d564151d59ba8b068386d4428f7108956d51.jpg
This is about as much as I can do. The shape and size looks right.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-14-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

I ended up needing to peel off the base strip...

I ended up needing to peel off the base strip from the center section. The epoxy became brittle and my only thought was that it had gone bad. I had to strip all the old epoxy off and refinish the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-13-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

I decided to attach the covers for the seam to...

I decided to attach the covers for the seam to the center section, rather than the outer panels. I've seen it done both ways. I'm not sure which is better in terms of joining the parts. But I was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-04-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Before I get to the rivets, I need to get on with...

Before I get to the rivets, I need to get on with the wing seam cover. This is also a copy of how boB did his.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-04-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

The final product - ...

The final product -

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I cut a slit for the frame to insert using a simple...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-04-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

I'm back at it for the summer again. Finished...

I'm back at it for the summer again. Finished what I hope are the last of the panel lines. Turned my attention back to the front windshield.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-03-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Some last photos as this build goes on hiatus. I...

Some last photos as this build goes on hiatus. I have a few more vertical panel lines to add and I'm still comparing pictures from books, other builds and a few walk arounds and the one repainting...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-28-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

I don't know where this summer has gone. I've...

I don't know where this summer has gone. I've been making more progress on the fuselage panel lines. Getting down to the front end.

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-20-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

So in all my brilliance, I totally messed up the...

So in all my brilliance, I totally messed up the panels on the tail. The good news is that it's not like starting all over.

Here's the issue:

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-16-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

It's been slow going. I have not found the way...

It's been slow going. I have not found the way to work with the icing prior to full cure. At least not to my satisfaction.

I finished the underside of the stabilizer and fuselage, for the most...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-12-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Onto the fuselage panel lines. If you're like...

Onto the fuselage panel lines. If you're like me, you haven't done a lot of this. I had a little warm up experience on 2 foamies T-28's that I covered with glass and the VQSBD that I recovered. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-09-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

While I'm working out some changes to the center...

While I'm working out some changes to the center bomb rack, I'm still trying to get a clear idea of what's going on under the stabilizer and back by the rear cone as it relates to panel lines. boB...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-08-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Spending a little time on the center section. ...

Spending a little time on the center section.

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Run CA over these parts....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-07-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Taking a break from the panel lines - I've got...

Taking a break from the panel lines - I've got the fuselage upside down and I'm working from the back to the front - it was time to work on the center bomb section.

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

The process of laying out the lines for rivets...

The process of laying out the lines for rivets and panels is time consuming (for me at least). Since the plane is not exactly to scale, I found that I had to make choices to keep things reasonably...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

a little more on flaps ...

a little more on flaps


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/480x640/img_1842_1e7af336ed79f8508a390f953e9940e5aef3ba82.jpg

this is looking at the plane, inverted while I'm...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 31,763
Posted By BatteryBob

Spent a few hours over the weekend adding the...

Spent a few hours over the weekend adding the connecting slides between each group of 3 cowl flaps. I considered what boB did (a great reference) but went the route I was more familiar with (on my...
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