1/5 J2M3 Raiden
04-25-2012, 07:40 AM
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1/5 J2M3 Raiden
After over two years of waiting I finally have parts to start my 1/5 J2M3 Raiden scratch build. The formers all interlock which will make the build almost foolproof. I framed up the horizontal stab the other morning and will post pictures. I'm also finishing up a Ziroli Zero that I'll be posting for sale and a Vaillancourt Sea Fury which will also be for sale. Stay tuned for progress and pictures.
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04-26-2012, 08:43 AM
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RE: 1/5 J2M3 Raiden
The stab comes with pre-cut blocks for Robart hinge points and the carbon fiber tube keeps it straight and light. I'm sheeting with 3/32 balsa sheet.
05-06-2012, 07:03 AM
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RE: 1/5 J2M3 Raiden
Pippin,
This is a short kit that John aka "Lawndart" has designed. I originally had another designer do the CAD work, but too many things were wrong, so John took over. He did a 1/4 scale first and he's way ahead of me building his 1/5 scale version. The cowl plug has been done and hopefully the first cowls will be ready soon. We have to make a plug for the canopy too. Gene Barton did the main gear, not sure what we are going to do for a tailwheel yet, probably something from Robart that will have to be modified to look scale.
Tim
This is a short kit that John aka "Lawndart" has designed. I originally had another designer do the CAD work, but too many things were wrong, so John took over. He did a 1/4 scale first and he's way ahead of me building his 1/5 scale version. The cowl plug has been done and hopefully the first cowls will be ready soon. We have to make a plug for the canopy too. Gene Barton did the main gear, not sure what we are going to do for a tailwheel yet, probably something from Robart that will have to be modified to look scale.
Tim
