**** DONE: 1/40 Grumman F-14 "Tomcat" - Carrier Aircraft GB

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rochie said:

looks like 5 hours well spent Charles

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Agreed!

 

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I also agree - looks like a lot of work in only five hours !

 

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Just found out I have the winning bid, on eBay, for a three balsa/tissue flying model set. I got a T-28 "Trojan", a Ju-87b "Stuka" and a Grumman TBF "Avenger" for $27.48 (usd). Theses are all Guillows 500 series models, and cost about $16.00 each at the LHS. Woot Woot !!

If my Hellcat don't come in soon, I just might do the Avenger for this GB

Charles

 

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Neat!
Now it's three for up and one for down.

 

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Nice catch Charles.

 

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Good stuff.

 

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very well done Charles

 

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Nicely constructed.

 

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This was not at all what I expected when I clicked on the link but damn if this isn't cool. I like this and can't wait to see more.

 

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This was not at all what I expected when I clicked on the link but damn if this isn't cool. I like this and can't wait to see more.

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Here's where we are at the end of the modelling day, Friday. All the fuselage stringers are on except a couple that go on after the intakes are installed. Now there is lots of sanding to do, and three or four coats of clear dope to put on, prior to covering with tissue. First pic is topside, second is bottom-side.

The intakes are just sitting there, to be installed after some of the fuselage covering is on.

I must say... in the Carrier GB, I don't see much construction.....

Dirk: Per your request...

Charles

 

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Looks great Mr. C!!

 

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Looking VERY NICE Charles. I don't think I have the patience for that. Looking forward to seeing you working your magic sir.

 

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Wow Mr. C. I am continually amazed with your skills. Well done sir.

 

• Aug 4, 2012

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Lovely work Charles!

From the little I've done in balsa it is more satisfying than working plastic, maybe being a more natural material.

 

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I like it Charles keep up the good work mate!

 

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Thanks, Lads...

Took me 65 minutes to cut out the ribs, pin and glue the starboard wing. SWMBO wants the table to serve lunch, so I'll resume later this afternoon. After the wings come the tail feathers, while I'm sanding and doping the fuselage.

Charles

 

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That is nothing like the ones I did as a kid. You inspire me to shop for one Charles. Keep up the good work.

 

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Doing great Charles.

 

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Shhh... The Olympics are going on, don't say doping.