Oh boy, its a biggie................

FLYBOYZ · Post by **FLYBOYZ** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:54 pm

I only have the plans for the second one 500 series.I going to get the 1000.really into these 500 series started my hellcat now Thinking going RC withit.Traded one of my planes for a micro RC thought it would be junk I just wanted the guts it was in mint shape and I been flying it around in the house.I hate to take it apart but i will!

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:45 pm

Got a little bit more done today...........not much, just a bit.

FLYBOYZ · Post by **FLYBOYZ** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:37 pm

Wow didn,t know you had the wing almost ready !Fantastic frameing.Been working on my F6F Hellcat got the fuse stab and rudder framed today.Frame the the wings tomorow!Very cool stuff

Keeping it real!

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:36 pm

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:24 am

Just superb, man...

Really smooth. You'll be able to cover that thing with virtually any medium you choose. I don't think I'd try paper tho. Just to heavy to handle without poking holes in your covering. Monocote? Or, are you going to try your hand at fabric?

I have about 32 questions, and the best way to get the answers is just be patient and wait...

This is me, being patient, and waiting...

bp

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:24 am

Just superb, man...

Really smooth. You'll be able to cover that thing with virtually any medium you choose. I don't think I'd try paper tho. Just to heavy to handle without poking holes in your covering. Monocote? Or, are you going to try your hand at fabric?

I have about 32 questions, and the best way to get the answers is just be patient and wait...

This is me, being patient, and waiting...

bp

thymekiller · Post by **thymekiller** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:11 am

Clear monokote is fairly stout and it would diplay your wood work.

thymekiller

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:01 pm

I am pretty sure I am going to first cover it with a 1mm thick Depron style foam sheeting, then put another form of covering over that. The foam will give it a smooth skin look to it, allowing the next covering to be really smooth.

I made a hot wire foam slicer last year, allows me to slice foam down to as thin as 1mm.
Take a piece of pink foam insulation, and just start slicing.

thymekiller · Post by **thymekiller** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:56 pm

Interesting. I like the foam idea, but I havent worked with much of it. Looking forward to the pics.

thymekiller

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:26 pm

Had a couple of hours to play today..................Getting close to starting to skin it!

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:30 pm

Bill...............your right........Figuring out on how to strengthen the wing, and mount it solid took a little tinkering.

I used Dubro mini pin hinges for the stab and rudder.

thymekiller · Post by **thymekiller** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:05 am

Bill,
I sent a e-mail to the wrong adress. Will fix that tonite. In a nutshell, I'm going with 84 inches. Details forthcoming. Thanks.
Xanadu, hows that foam covering?

thymekiller

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:17 pm

Started on the foam tonight, but have a bad headache. Packed it in early.

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:38 pm

Managed to get 1/4 of the wing done, took me 3 hours though of lots of fitting, and trimming.

thymekiller · Post by **thymekiller** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:10 pm

Your fitment seems to be excellant. Looks like that might take awhile.

thymekiller