Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
11-24-2010, 04:29 PM
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Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
My PC has been down[:@] I started building a new KIT from TF. This should be fun. I started it Nov. 21 and have to get you up dated. I will show you some of the way's that I build so don't miss out . Pic's to come
I might even let you know what it is.
Larry K
I might even let you know what it is.
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11-24-2010, 04:58 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
Well did you see anything you could use on your next build
Hey Pic's are worth a 1000 words
Later back to the building board
Larry
My work space is 9' x 11'
Hey Pic's are worth a 1000 wordsLater back to the building board
Larry
My work space is 9' x 11'
11-24-2010, 05:16 PM
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Very Nice Larry,
It's not a Waco but at least it has a round engine. I have thought about that Corsair myself a few times. I sent I don't know how many e-mails to Top Flite asking for a Giant Scale P-40 Kit and woudn't you know it they produced an ARF[:@]. If they want me to buy a kit it will have to be a Giant P-40 kit, nothing more nothing less
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Enjoy the build I will be wacthing.
Anthony
It's not a Waco but at least it has a round engine
. I have thought about that Corsair myself a few times. I sent I don't know how many e-mails to Top Flite asking for a Giant Scale P-40 Kit and woudn't you know it they produced an ARF[:@]. If they want me to buy a kit it will have to be a Giant P-40 kit, nothing more nothing less.Enjoy the build I will be wacthing.
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11-24-2010, 05:30 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
This is what happens with a little planning A little glue might help.
HEY the Waco is still hanging in the shop. WRONG Pic[:@]
HEY the Waco is still hanging in the shop. WRONG Pic[:@]
11-24-2010, 05:43 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
I tell you this is a nice kit. I can not believe the wood in it, and how well it has been punched out. Hey what can you ask, for It Is A Kit. Man there are not many out there any more. The Man wanted it built for him and here I go. I just hope I don't do like a lot of the old fart's do before I get it done
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11-25-2010, 01:19 AM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
Hey Larry,
been a while since we talked. I am still in Afghanistan for another Thanksgiving. I will be watching and trying to learn something.
been a while since we talked. I am still in Afghanistan for another Thanksgiving. I will be watching and trying to learn something.
11-25-2010, 08:59 AM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
It has been a while, I hope to get some good pic's of the build. I am supposed to get a TFGE 1/7 P51 to build and am going to put it on the same thread. I should be busy for a while. Then I will call this thread a 51 4U
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. Then I will call this thread a 51 4ULarry
11-25-2010, 09:33 AM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
I sure wish you had chosen the Spitfire. That's the one I have my eye on as soon as I finish my SwitchBack. However, I want to see how well the Corsair goes together. Top-Flight looks like a good company to deal with.
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11-25-2010, 12:11 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
Well Tom
I build what the custumer wants This is how I stay in the hobby, building and repairing for other people. Not much time to fly [:@] but a lot of building and repairs.
Larry K
I build what the custumer wants
This is how I stay in the hobby, building and repairing for other people. Not much time to fly [:@] but a lot of building and repairs.Larry K
11-25-2010, 12:59 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
Thanks for letting me know Larry. I guess there isn't a lot of guys doing that. Anyway, I hope you can let me know how the T-F kit goes together. I don't have a lot of experience with building them with one ARF J-3 Cub, which is balsa, and now this SwitchBack Sr. which is going pretty well so far.
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11-25-2010, 05:40 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
I have been busy The weights that i use are 5lb lead and barbell weights. I pre cut templates to make all joints as close as I can while glueing. It take time and practice to get in the grove and build only 65 years or so.
Well to let you know , I do have a P 40 .15 size that I am building in my spre time.
Larry K
The weights that i use are 5lb lead and barbell weights. I pre cut templates to make all joints as close as I can while glueing. It take time and practice to get in the grove and build only 65 years or so.Well to let you know , I do have a P 40 .15 size that I am building in my spre time.
Larry K
11-25-2010, 06:32 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
i can see in the pictures on post 19 that the wing ribs have the little jig tabs on the bottom for keeping the twist out, but what about the rest of the top flight kits, for those of you that have built them? i'm looking at the Spit. for my next project. she won't get in the air anytime soon, due to no motor and robarts for her; i'm still getting used to low wing planes and bipes, so that's kind of a good thing. i was curious before i go out and purchase it, how nice it is in that way. i have nothing to keep the ribs correct, other than a nice flat work bench, and being my favorite WB, i would hate to jack it up.
11-25-2010, 07:05 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
Most kits I have built from TF have the tab's or a jig to set the wing on. A lot of people buy a wing jig to build on or build one. I go by the design of the wing and make what I need from scrap wood from the kit. You can not believe what you can make from the scrap, That will work as great supports for your build. A little forthought will get you a lot of tools you need with out going into a big expence.
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11-25-2010, 07:53 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
I have used Amdriod and Testors but not lately Some times I think it is better than sniffing CA
Larry K
Some times I think it is better than sniffing CALarry K
11-25-2010, 08:14 PM
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RE: Another box of WOOD( Giant TF F-4U)
I noticed the yellowish color of the glue on some of the joints and thought it was Ambroid. Titebond maybe? Anyway...Good luck with the build!