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IMG_1134
First the dimensions need to be set out. With 3 loose parts, 4 critical dimensions and no fixed point this is not easy.
Date: 09/13/2009
Views: 1922
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IMG_1135
Once the bolt is in it becomes a little more stable
Date: 09/13/2009
Views: 1568
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IMG_1136
With the front on it begins to look like something, and with some judicious use of the hot glue gun it actually stays up by itself
Date: 09/13/2009
Views: 1635
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IMG_1139
Layup on the front face.
Date: 09/15/2009
Views: 1575
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IMG_1138
And on the sides as well
Date: 09/14/2009
Views: 1731
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IMG_1140
Trimming and sanding are always very satisfying- a ragged mess in no time becomes a real part
Date: 09/16/2009
Views: 1724
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18102009379
Now to fix the whole lot back in the fuselage. To make it removable I cover the bottom in cling film before applying the bid bracket. Wondrous stuff this film- it really clings to everything except when you want it to (as in this case).
Date: 10/18/2009
Views: 3420
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18102009381
Another use of mixing sticks not documented in the manual
Date: 10/18/2009
Views: 1608
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19102009383
Trimmed and drilled the brackets look like the real thing
Date: 10/19/2009
Views: 4265
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17102009375
Tufnol guide strips need to be installed on the inside of the containment. The Manual tells you to carefully countersink the holes with a drill between your fingers. That will take till Christmas. I just shove it under the bench press and the job is perfectly done in seconds
Date: 10/17/2009
Views: 1740
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17102009378
Strips installed
Date: 10/17/2009
Views: 1781
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IMG_4575
To find out where the brackets should meet the splash moulding I hot glue two pieces of wood between the containment and the molding, positioned against the upper fuselage. To just do that require all the athleticisism and dexterity I have. To really build the brackets as per the manual you would have to be a midget with double jointed elbows.
Date: 04/15/2012
Views: 8383
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IMG_4576
The same with the fuselage top off.
Date: 04/15/2012
Views: 1853
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IMG_4578
Wisened up by the bottom backets I dispense with the cling film and use parcel tape instead.
Date: 04/20/2012
Views: 1958
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IMG_4585
The finished product, trimmed.
Date: 04/21/2012
Views: 2018
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IMG_4587
Final touch is the upper stop, made of plywood with a piece of fuel hose as a buffer.
Date: 04/25/2012
Views: 1790
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IMG_4593
The acid test of course is whether you´ve done it right. With the top back on it fits like a dream!
Date: 05/02/2012
Views: 5902
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