1:1 SCALE HURRICANE PROJECT

[jeffreyjay]

well im back after a long delay. Got some formers made up and will be welding up the frame this week.

 

[jeffreyjay]

 

[Wurger]

 

[T Bolt]

Good start there

 

[vikingBerserker]

Very nice!

 

[jeffreyjay]

some of the pieces aren't quite symmetrical yet but once fitted I can sand them down

 

[jeffreyjay]

Canopy is roughly built. Got more to do yet but kids are in bed so cant be too noisy

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[vikingBerserker]

I agree, but your helper is sleeping on the job

 

[jeffreyjay]

lol yeah hes lazy, just wants to sunbathe all day

 

[jeffreyjay]

The metal frame beginning to take shape.

The 4.5 scale mick reeves kit I am taking measurements from, My canopy and the frame

Pilots eye view

 

[GrauGeist]

Just an observation by a long time fabricator, should you really be welding on a wooden deck?

 

[vikingBerserker]

Man that looks nice!

 

[Airframes]

Looking good so far. One thing I've noticed, although it may be the camera lens causing it - the canopy looks rather narrow, and steep at the top curve. Might be an idea to leave this until the fuselage is built an covered, matching the contours of the canopy to this.

 

[Wurger]

Sounds good to me Terry. Also I would follow these drawings as the source of the measurement than the model rather. There is always a possibility of incorrections or just simplifications because of adjusting of model structures to technological requirements for production and assembling process.

 

[A4K]

I agree with Terry and Wojtek... great start though mate!

 

[Crimea_River]

Good progress.

 

[jeffreyjay]

Yes you maybe right, It was more just a mock up to see whats involved really. Very straightforward to make another. Just cut the forward bulkhead formers. Am in need of a gas bottle now to finish the frame. Typically ran put on a sunday where theres no places open. Thanks for all the kind words and support

 

[jeffreyjay]

Ive made a start on the control column today. Carving it from wood. Very early stages at the minute.