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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/22/2003 11:01:32 PM   
matrock


 

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From: Matlock, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Re, Skyshark Avenger / Val,
Seem to have replied to J Layton rather than Graham1. Sorry, new to this format.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/23/2003 7:57:39 AM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Thanks guys, nice to get some feedback. Matrox it looks nice, if you want to see one completed have a look here

http://www.rcmodelflyers.co.uk/4um/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=5522

I'm so pleased with the kit, I've ordered the Skyshark Stuka kit, to build over the holidays

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/23/2003 5:23:45 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Heres the fuz in profile with cowl.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 7:27:45 AM   
Christie



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Status: offline 		Great thread Graham. A question: How would you compare this kit with regards to building ease and quality of components to for instance topflight (sorta)scale kits?

I can't wait to see how the VAL looks when finished...

Cheers

Christie

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 8:37:54 AM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Hi Christie

I've built a fair few of the Top-Flite and GP kits, and without doubt the Skyshark gets my money for quality of parts (FG cowls, not ABS), Wood (every part seems perfect, and so damned lite), Plans (wow each plan is an original, printed, NOT copied), lazer cut parts (what can I say, you end up having to tape them into the sheets, otherwise the bottom of the box fills up with the parts damn quick).

Finally accuracy/fit. If you look at the pictures of the ailerons and elevators the ribs are cut down to probably 1/64" or smaller (where they taper) and the fit 100%, so they only need glueing after assembly.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 5:20:54 PM   
razorback11


 

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Status: offline 		grahamd1,
My Skyshark Val showed up at my door last week. It will be a while before I am able to get her on the building bench but I am very glad to see your thread here. I will keep tuned in to get the full benefit of your build and comments. Will you have a dropable bomb? Are you going to scale her out (rivets, panel lines, etc) or will you stop short of that? Keep up the great work. razorback11

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 6:08:04 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Hi Razorback (or should I say Canitchiwa ? Razorback San)

Yep looking at the bomb option at the moment, and yes I want to put the panel lines etc on her, again I hope to share my experiences with doing this for my first attempt, and hope someone will tell me quick when I go wrong

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 7:32:45 PM   
Darren40


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Graham,

I'm still watching. As I said, I just don't want to interrupt your building. I ordered the Val this weekend. I was going to get the Avenger or FW190A-8, but liked the idea of not bothering with the retracts and also liked the wing loading for the Val. Avenger and/or FW190 next year I hope.
Keep the info flowing, you're doing a great job! I'd also be interested in how many hours you've got into it so far, and how much by the time its RTF.

Thanks again,
Darren

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 7:44:10 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Hi Darren, I guess the number of hours so far would be about 25, but all were a labour of love

I'm now slowing down to get her looking just so, after all the Val is not something you see everyday up your local strip

Covering will be Medium Tissue with Polycrylic, and I will also do that on-line

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 8:05:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Grahamd1.... dont think no one is watching your build because "WE ARE WATCHING YOU!! LOL. I have been following you from the start but have never replied until now.
Your plane is looking great- keep on trucking brother!!
John McGowan, Birmingham, Al

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/24/2003 8:22:18 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Thanks John

Heres the rudder being tested against the fin, but still needs shapeing and sanding to final shape

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/25/2003 3:41:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Grahamd1

I am also following this thread. You are doing a super job. I also have the UK Construction thread on my favorites. I saw from your last couple of posts that you have a good drawing in the background for scale rivets etc. Where did you get that? I have looked for Val documentation, but it is a difficult plane to get documentation for, at least on the Internet.

Keep up the work. I imagine there are lots of people following, they just have not posted.

Craig.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/25/2003 3:57:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		I for one am watching it very closely as I plan on getting one after the 1st of the year if Santa don't bring me one. I like different and was going to do a Zero but not anymore but it also means my Phantom and Heritage SBD Dauntless will be further down the list.


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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/25/2003 7:51:55 AM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Thanks Guys.

The only reference I could find for the Val was a book

Aichi Val by Peter C. Smith

The book has a couple of 3 views at the back, however actual photos of some of the items such as hinges etc, are sadly not included


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