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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/5/2003 7:27:43 PM   
grahamd1



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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/6/2003 12:57:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		what type of paint will you use?

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/6/2003 5:23:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am also interested in alternatives to fiberglass to save weight. What kind of tissue are we talking about and what is the source.
Would Sig Koverall work as an alternative to fiberglass? I plan to seal the balsa with laquer sanding sealer and then use the WB ploy over either the tissue or Koverall. I am building the Skyshark SBD.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/6/2003 8:08:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		Most good hobby shops carry it and it's medium weight silkspan. SIG Koverall is more like the silk we use to use and is heat shrinkable and would be to heavy and you would have to fill the weave so it's smooth.


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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/6/2003 10:02:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Art, I know about silkspan... I just did not relate that to "tissue". I think I will give this a try. I was already going to use the WB poly on the next plane, no need to add anymore weight than necessary.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/10/2003 2:04:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Love the thread. Thanks for all your work keeping us informed!! I will be getting this one for X-mas . Has anyone got the scoop on Skysharks new P-40??

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/10/2003 4:42:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Mikes working on several new models to add to the range including a twin, BUT its not your normal run of the mill WWII twin , but he swore me to secracy

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/11/2003 7:34:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Now the covering is almost complete its time to take a look at the wheels and spats

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/14/2003 11:10:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Still a ways to go, but I couldnt resist a quick knock together "In the bones Val"


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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/15/2003 1:32:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		AWESOME, drool...drool. Great job!!

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/15/2003 1:45:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		Would love to see a Dornier 335 in this size and kit quality. Pete


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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/15/2003 2:01:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		I see in the pic of the gear cover, that you have the cover very close to the wing. That will bring you grief if you set it up that way. When the landing gear flexes back on landing (even the softest of touch down), the rear point on the fairing will punch through the wing. I have not built a Val, but have done a couple of Gee Bee's with fairings mounted to leg, and I know . Leave about a 1/8" gap and normal landings won't cause a problem.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/15/2003 7:05:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Terry I'm still finishing the spats, otherwise I would take another picture. The spats actually are about 3/4" proud of the wing, so flexing on landing shouldnt be an issue.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/16/2003 6:45:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		Gotta take my hat off to Mike of Skyshark, this is the stock parts for the cockpit dash, Outstanding


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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/16/2003 8:00:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow! that's amazing that they provide such nice instruments. I hope they decide to start making giant scale kits. I could definitely go for one of those based on what I've seen here.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 12/17/2003 5:15:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am very interested in this thread as I LOVE Japanese WWII aircraft. Especially interested in the covering with tissue. It may be a good option for the .40 size Hien (Tony) I'm working on. How does it sand in comparison to 'glass? It was asked before but didn't see an answer: What paint will you use? My guess would be latex over the polycrylic? Great thread. Thanks in advance for the advice.

Tim

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