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0 2020/07/21 04:51:39
Still at replicating panel lines. It's a slow and tedious process. I didn't like the results of my first attempt at the panel line on the dorsal fin so I had to sand it off and redo it. A minor set-back, but I like the way it has turned out now.
Still at replicating panel lines. It's a slow and tedious process. I didn't like the results of my first attempt at the panel line on the dorsal fin so I had to sand it off and redo it. A minor set-back, but I like the way it has turned out now.
0 2020/07/21 04:52:10
0 2020/07/21 06:38:00
I'm almost done with the panel lines on the fuselage, just a few more!
I'm almost done with the panel lines on the fuselage, just a few more!
0 2020/07/26 03:57:52
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0 2020/07/27 06:42:44
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0 2020/07/27 06:44:32
Glad to be working on something other than panel lines today. Replicating the cargo door hinge as shown in full scale is what I will be tasked with.
Glad to be working on something other than panel lines today. Replicating the cargo door hinge as shown in full scale is what I will be tasked with.
0 2020/07/27 06:46:00
Unfortunately the hinge will not be functional. It need only give the illusion of a fully operational hinge. I'm using aluminum tubing as well as stainless rod that fits inside of the tube.
Unfortunately the hinge will not be functional. It need only give the illusion of a fully operational hinge. I'm using aluminum tubing as well as stainless rod that fits inside of the tube.
0 2020/07/27 06:46:31
I determined that each hinge segment should be 1/4" in length. The easiest way to cut them is with a sharp single edge razor placed over the top of the tubing and with gentle pressure roll the tubing. You need not sever the tubing completely, scoring the tubing will make it easy to snap them off with your hand.
I determined that each hinge segment should be 1/4" in length. The easiest way to cut them is with a sharp single edge razor placed over the top of the tubing and with gentle pressure roll the tubing. You need not sever the tubing completely, scoring the tubing will make it easy to snap them off with your hand.
0 2020/07/27 06:46:37
All of the segments have been cut...
All of the segments have been cut...
0 2020/07/27 06:46:43
...and slipped over the stainless rod. Just space each segment to your liking and if you wanted to a drop of thin CA will lock everything into place. I did not use CA and just placed a small drop of epoxy using a wooden toothpick on each segment to hold them in place.
...and slipped over the stainless rod. Just space each segment to your liking and if you wanted to a drop of thin CA will lock everything into place. I did not use CA and just placed a small drop of epoxy using a wooden toothpick on each segment to hold them in place.
0 2020/07/27 06:46:48
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0 2020/07/27 06:47:28
Here is the final product. I think once painted it will look like the real thing. Note, only half of the cargo door will be removable giving access to all of the switches as well as a place to fuel the tank.
Here is the final product. I think once painted it will look like the real thing. Note, only half of the cargo door will be removable giving access to all of the switches as well as a place to fuel the tank.
0 2020/07/27 06:47:32
0 2020/07/27 06:47:37
I would like to have this door hinged so it would swing out and to the right. Any suggestions as to which hinges will work?
I would like to have this door hinged so it would swing out and to the right. Any suggestions as to which hinges will work?
0 2020/07/28 08:56:59
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0 2020/07/29 09:32:08
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0 2020/07/29 09:32:25
This is where all of your documentation will pay off.
This is where all of your documentation will pay off.
0 2020/07/29 11:55:19
0 2020/07/29 11:55:26
A lot of time is spent studying pictures to determine where to position these rivets.
A lot of time is spent studying pictures to determine where to position these rivets.
0 2020/07/29 11:55:34
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0 2020/07/30 05:58:55
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