I think I have it figured out. I do have a question? Did you leave the underside of the wing fillet open or did you enclose it? I was wondering what the strenght of it would be if left open. I was also thinking of placing a couple of balsa supports in the fillet for some added strength.
I take it that you infilled them after they were attached, or did you try it before you glued the ABS to the fuselage? Well I glued mine, then added some 1/64 lite ply to the base. It seemed to work out well. I am now in the process of sanding filling and cleaning them up. I have attached two pics after I attached it. I will post a couple more once it is cleaned up.
Craig
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Well I got the fillets in, and finished. Still have to do a bit of filling and sanding. I started work on the cockpit. Just playing around trying a few things out. I think I will work on the landing gear spats. I am also dreading doing those.
Well, I have more accomplished over the last couple of weeks due to constant rain. The engine is mounted, as well as the cowl. The small pieces of paper that you see in the picture are going to be my cowl flaps. I plan on constructing them from alluminum. This allows me to have the cowl extend out slightly fwd, they should loook good when complete. I also have all the linkage set up less ailerons. It is finally beginning to look like an airplane. Still lots to do that's for sure. All the radio components are located in the gunner area. It sure is tight but I will manage to get the gunner in as well. Balance seems to be good so far, but I will have to wait and see after it is finished.
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Looks Great Graig,
I'm watching closely on this one, for i am also building the VAL. I am working on the left wing now. The only difference i have from the plans is; that I am using two slim servos for the flaps instead of one in combination with a reverser. Is there any flight reports and pics for this model out there?
Cubano8 I have not heard any info regarding flight reports. This seems to be a very slow thread, thats for sure. I am glad someone else is building this plane too. As I do more I will post some pictures.
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Canuck1, Have you thought about fitting the under wing dive brakes(non-functional)as the scale VAL had or do you think they could effect the flight characteristics?. I have this kit to build and I am reading your build with great interest. What scheme are you planning to finish it in?.
Tank; I am planning on the off white colour sceme. I think it would stand out nice with the black nose and those bright red insignia's. I also plan on making the dive brake, non functional. I have glassed the entire airframe, and have been priming, sanding, priming, sanding, etc. I need to final sand the fuse and give it a good once over to check for any pinholes. There have been a few' and the autobody spot filler works great and wet sands great too. I have attached a couple of pics. The wheel pants were a nightmare, but she is beginning to look like a Val.
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Craig,
This is really starting to look the business. Reading this thread is making me want to get on with mine . Do you have the 1:9 scale pilots from Skyshark for the Val and do you plan an open or closed canopy?. I want to go with an open canopy but we shall see when we get down that route. I really think this will fly as good as it looks!
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Shes looking good Craig. Now I've maidened the 109-E, I'm getting back on with my Val. Took me hours yesterday to find some of the parts , but I found them in the end. Installed the pilots (had to cut their legs off at the knees, big swig of whiskey, and they never felt a thing). I also installed the RCV 58-CD, boy talk about fitting in the cowl . I've also done some thinking about the spats, as they were my main headache, and I think I have a solution, but more on that latter.
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. Do you have the 1:9 scale pilots from Skyshark for the Val and do you 
, but I found them in the end. Installed the pilots (had to cut their legs off at the knees, big swig of whiskey, and they never felt a thing). I also installed the RCV 58-CD, boy talk about fitting in the cowl