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Well video number 8 is now available on my youtube channel and can be seen on this page here www.youtube.com/b1heqh54 This episode is all about sacrifice and glory! lol
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...just some quick pics today All looks good so far - I've just finished joining the two main fuselage sections here and I'm about to join and attach the tail sections. This part will validate the tool function and provide a sample part for sectioning. The sections will provide templates for formers, radio tray etc.. I removed the bottom mould sections freely by hand to provide access for the joining operation. I used 3 coats of 100% carnauba wax as a parting medium. Detail transfer looks good, and as you can see there was very little flash. To colour the epoxy I used very cheap metallic flake acrylic paint. I expect to have a complete fuselage shell by mid week. I had a few minutes to post some pics and thought I would take the opportunity. Stay tuned - more to come.
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I just finished pulling the first fuselage for the P-40 project. There will be another video very shortly to answer some more questions for you "how-to" types. As you can see, there is still some flash to trim up, but the functionality of the tool has been validated. I also tried a few different experiments with seam joining and layup technique, so if you look closely you will see some variations. All in all, it will serve the pupose and I can fly my plane without fear of pushing the envelope. The weight is 1.6lbs or 0.73kg. It's probably a little on the heavy side, because I wasn't too concerned at this point.
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Thanks Rumen! 2 layers of 7oz (198 grams?) I can't believe how strong it is! I feel like every christmas I ever had rolled into one! I've never been married, and I don't have kids so I think this may be the best day of my life! I just keep sitting here staring at it. I almost don't believe it's true. Thanks again for the kind words Buddy.
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Wow Don - Joined almost three years ago, and I'm your first post - I feel honoured and privileged! Thanks for watching along sir. And remember the most important thing is that with patience and determination you can do it too!!!
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Thanks again LZ I'm thinking it's time for a real easy mould; the cowl seems like a perfect summer vacation. Cheaper than a wing mould too - that'll give me some time to save.
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I think 1.6lbs is not bad, so long as your total weight is under 10lbs it should fly fine. Are you going to go for a built up wing or are you going composite there too?
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