Watcha Buildin'?
10-15-2011, 04:21 AM
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Thanks to Tom I am supporting SIG's efforts. I have a 1/4 scale and 1/3 scale Spacewalker to build, 4* - 40, LT-40, and a GP Ultra-Sport 60. I need to finish a BTE Venture 60 (paint). Ineed to retire.
Joe
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10-15-2011, 04:21 AM
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Tom , i love to build and scratch build as well. you sure have nice planes and do really great work. looks like you have been at it awhile. guess we are getting older. again very nice. thank you for the posting. don
10-15-2011, 04:27 AM
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Thanks, guys.
For me, building is an enjoyable activity. I'm a history buff, and I enjoy working with my hands. Building provides an outlet for my interests, and keeps my mind working. LOL
I enjoy the challenges provided when building scale models.
As evident in this thread, there are quite a few of us that still enjoy the act of gluing one stick to another.
Joe will enjoy his Sig builds. Those two Spacewalkers are two of the best kits that I've had the pleasure of building.
For me, building is an enjoyable activity. I'm a history buff, and I enjoy working with my hands. Building provides an outlet for my interests, and keeps my mind working. LOL
I enjoy the challenges provided when building scale models.
As evident in this thread, there are quite a few of us that still enjoy the act of gluing one stick to another.
Joe will enjoy his Sig builds. Those two Spacewalkers are two of the best kits that I've had the pleasure of building.
10-15-2011, 05:19 AM
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Hi Anthony.
The 1/4 SW II is powered with a Magnum 1.60 twin.
The 1/3 SW is powered by a Sachs 4.2. I know that it is too much power, but I had the motor on hand. It helped in balancing the model, too.
The 1/4 SW II is powered with a Magnum 1.60 twin.
The 1/3 SW is powered by a Sachs 4.2. I know that it is too much power, but I had the motor on hand. It helped in balancing the model, too.
10-16-2011, 02:51 AM
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Don
The Stinson is covered in Coverite, and painted with PPG auto.
The Fairchild and Monocoupe are covered in 21st Century Fabric,
The Bravo is Monokote.
The Stinson is covered in Coverite, and painted with PPG auto.
The Fairchild and Monocoupe are covered in 21st Century Fabric,
The Bravo is Monokote.
10-16-2011, 04:47 PM
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I'm pretty sure Tom used Solartex (available from Balsa USA) on both the 1/4 & 1/3 scale Spacewalkers. I will follow suit, but first Ihave to use up a bunch of Koverall Ihave on anything down to .40 powered planes.
Joe
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10-17-2011, 02:54 AM
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Yup, the Spacewalkers are covered with Solartex. The SWII is painted with Nelsons. The 1/3 SW is painted with Rustoleum, with an automotive hardener added.
10-22-2011, 06:05 PM
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Well this build went a little too fast for a winter build
Istarted it 2 weeks ago and maidened it today, Great Planes Super Sportster, it has a Magnum 30 4 stroke that just purrs,
Maiden went perfect a joy to fly, On to the next project
ED
Istarted it 2 weeks ago and maidened it today, Great Planes Super Sportster, it has a Magnum 30 4 stroke that just purrs, Maiden went perfect a joy to fly, On to the next project
ED
10-24-2011, 02:22 AM
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Snow could arrive at any time, although it hasn't been all that cold. Usually it starts around mid-November.
Progress continues on my IKON Airmaster.
Progress continues on my IKON Airmaster.
11-25-2011, 01:36 PM
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brockettman , when I looked at your pics i wasn't paying attention to what you had typed, At first I thought the 4 Star on the left was kit bashed into the P-47 on the right ! I was thinking dang !! That is the best kit bash I have ever seen !