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What is the pale-green material?My first balsa project in about 40+ years. I went to the local hobby shop to scrounge an R/C propeller and some wheels to get the proper scale.
An amazing job from a box of sticks. How was the ball pien hammer in pic 2 used?My first balsa project in about 40+ years. I went to the local hobby shop to scrounge an R/C propeller and some wheels to get the proper scale.
The green paper is the card stock that comes with the model with interior components printed on it. I just used a piece of plywood laying around. Not a flyer, just display.What is the pale-green material?
Very nice!! Do you intend to fly it? They make a nice display when "uncovered". Like a 3D schematic.
Oh, what do you use for your flat pinning surface? I use a cork-faced bulletin board. I could use something bigger. IMHO, it's very important that it's truly flat and level.
That's just in case I get mad and need to smash it into oblivion. lolAn amazing job from a box of sticks. How was the ball pien hammer in pic 2 used?
I use a pc of 5/8" thick gypsum wallboard as a building surface - this on top of a flat table or pc of 3/4 plywood.That's just in case I get mad and need to smash it into oblivion. lol
I was using plywood as a work surface. Sometimes a pin needed some motivation to stick.
As a serious modeler you will never be satisfied with your build because if you judge it as if it were not yours you will see where it could have been better.
Or, you could scratch build your own.....Beautiful workmanship, Ed. Nicely done.
Or, you could scratch build your own.....
Hey thank you for the comment. Yes, I designed and built the 55" 1/8 scale model. It is a Hansa Brandenburg W12. I haven't flown it yet as getting water and a good pilot in the same place at the same time has been a problem. The excruciatingly detailed post is here for more info on the model.Or, I could not... I'm not a model builder per se, I'd like to be but I have neither the time nor patience.
Is that your own work, Casor? If so its marvellous and I frequently admire the skills of the regular modellers on this forum.
You're welcome. You're a skilled craftsman alright. That Fw 56 is nice too.Hey thank you for the comment. Yes, I designed and built the 55" 1/8 scale model. It is a Hansa Brandenburg W12.
Thank you. I have been building for a long time. I design in 2D CAD and have a laser cutter which help a lot. But I have made all the mistakes there are to make along the way, so you just have to learn from them. I post my models on RCGroups to not only show techniques but also to show what I do isn't really that hard to do if you're careful.You're welcome. You're a skilled craftsman alright. That Fw 56 is nice too.
Hadn't thought of that. Fairly soft so pins can go in and out easily. The sheet of plywood sounds good too, if it's not too hard. Thanks to all for chiming in with advice, and showing your work. I'll probably stick with pre-cut kits for now. Looking forward to my Dumas Storch build.I use a pc of 5/8" thick gypsum wallboard as a building surface - this on top of a flat table or pc of 3/4 plywood.
Will do!! Thanks, again.Show us the Storch as you build it. Ask questions if you hit a snag.
I would use Titebond III wood glue for gluing the wood together. No heavier than Elmers and a lot strongerWill do!! Thanks, again.
Oh, what glue do you use? How about the coating? I've been using Elmer's White Glue for construction and 50% Elmer's/50% water for coating the tissue.