1/24 Guillow's "Fairchild 24"

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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
 

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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!
 
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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!
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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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