1/24 Guillow's "Fairchild 24"

[ccheese]

As mentioned in my previous post, I did get the top and side stringers on. The next move was to bend the landing gear wire to shape, then attach it to one of the uprights with thread. I used a whip-stitch, so I could control where the thread was going, then applied some glue. The landing gear wire as attached to a 1/16" sq. upright brace, and I must admit I would not have any faith in it in a hard landing. Next I install the rubber motor, then the tail wheel strut. After that I can install the bottom stringers.

Didn't get too much done, today, because it was a very nice day out, and I did things outside.

Charles

 

[meatloaf109]

Really like this method of construction, looks so cool!
BTW, thanks for turning my icon around, now the P-51 isn't fighting the air traffic!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice to know you can be outside and enjoying your spring.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

It's progressing well Charles, and starting to look like an aircraft. reminds me of real aircraft, in the hangar during rep-covering.
BTW, what's this '60 degrees' and 'Spring'? It's gone cold again here, with hail storms! Even the Sea Gulls have traveled inland, so something's not right!

 

[ccheese]

BTW, what's this '60 degrees' and 'Spring'? It's gone cold again here, with hail storms! Even the Sea Gulls have traveled inland, so something's not right!

Today's high was 65F, but it's rained all day. I even got three tomatoes planted yesterday, but that's fodder for another thread.

Just swapped plans on the "24". Going to start the tail ass'y tonight. Pic's later.....

Edit: Just finished the pin down of the rudder and stabilizer. I'm done for tonight, DWTS comes on in five minutes. Tomorrow I will sand and paint with clear dope.... weather permitting !

Charles

 

[Wayne Little]

Cool!

 

[Wurger]

 

[ccheese]

Just finished the pin-down of the wings. Now all the parts have been constructed (except the landing gear/wing strut ass'y). I have lots of fine sanding to do and painting with clear dope. After 4 or 5 coats, I can start to cover. Bought the red and white wrapping tissue from the Hallmark store, will try the red on the tail ass'y first. Methinks it's going to be interesting !

Charles

 

[Wurger]

 

[meatloaf109]

Ausgezeichnet!

 

[Gnomey]

Excellent work so far Charles!

 

[T Bolt]

Just caught up with this thread Charles, looks like another beauty in the making.

 

[ccheese]

Thanks Glenn. Just finished covering the rudder and stabilizer with the RED wrapping tissue. It's been spritzed with water and I am waiting for it to dry. Tomorrow I will give them a coat or two of the Johnson's Pledge, and see what happens. I tried this on something small before I tackle the fuselage and wings. Pic's tomorrow.....

Edit: Here's the pic's I promised. I think the tail ass'y came out real good. They have not been coated with Pledge, do that later. Also a clamp-up of the wings on the fuselage. Methinks the dihedral is exaggerated !

Now to paint the fuselage and wings with clear dope prior to covering......

Charles

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That looks fantastic Charles, judging by the wing size I would say guy would glide quite nicely without an engine.

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice work Charles.

 

[fubar57]

Just found this thread. This has to be my favorite looking wood and tissue one yet. Very nice Charles.

Geo

 

[Wurger]

Looking great. The wing dihedral seems to be OK for the kind of models.

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent work Charles, love it!

 

[Gnomey]

Looking good so far Charles!