fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 I almost made a mistake! this plane had a metal reinforced bottom in order to deal with unprepared landing fields, so no stringers on the fuselage bottom! Here the particular home-made props this plane had, with unusual tips: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 The top fuselage "stringered" cover is on, after cutting out the emergency exit circle. 7-minute epoxy was used, thinly spread on the part. A piece of cloth dampened with alcohol was at hand to remove epoxy stains (there were several). I had to keep prodding the part in place. So unless you know what you are doing, kids, don't try this at home: 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 This plane had the bottom of the fuselage covered in metal sheet to avoid damage from unprepared terrain, therefore the bottom is sanded and the seams puttied: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Nice work! The top surface looks good! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Liking good, the roof stringers especially so. How does one know if ones subject has a metal tummy or not Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 7 hours ago, stevehnz said: Liking good, the roof stringers especially so. How does one know if ones subject has a metal tummy or not Steve. Hi Steve Only (that I am aware of) the machines that operated for Aero Taxi TAASA in Argentina had that mod. See here, at the bottom, and then beginning of the following page: https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1960/1960 - 2430.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 The plug for the dorsal hatch is cut with a sharpened brass tube. The kit's rendition of the aileron linkages is erased, to be substituted by the photo-etched items: The De Havillands, soon -hopefully- a happy family: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Good progress. Love the 'stringered' top, will be interesting to see how that looks under a coat of paint. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 The stringers look great. When I did something similar with a model of mine, I tried with a variety of glues, not including epoxy, finishing up with superglue. Lots of trial and error. But I think 2 part epoxy is probably the best choice there. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Hi Adrian I am mildly happy with the epoxy, because it gives you time to correct the alignment and "convince" the sheet to follow the contours, but it's a tad messy and requires dexterous handling. Edited May 23, 2018 by Moa edit post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Courageous said: Good progress. Love the 'stringered' top, will be interesting to see how that looks under a coat of paint. Stuart Hi Stuart Here with a coat of primer: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Very nice... I especially like the hatch and the roof, great stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Lovely work. As per Adrian's comment, those stringers look great, and convincing. "convince" - I like that terminology in respect of moving and gluing things in place 😊 I visited Duxford museum on Saturday and went for a brief flight in one of their Rapides, so I am gushing with admiration and appreciation for the Rapide at the moment - more than usual. Glad to see your doing a wonderful job of recreating such a wonderful aircraft. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Those stringers look subtle but effective under the primer. I've taken a look back through the topic and I didn't note how you mad 'your' skin, can you elaborate? Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Courageous said: Those stringers look subtle but effective under the primer. I've taken a look back through the topic and I didn't note how you mad 'your' skin, can you elaborate? Stuart Hi Stuart As explained above, I saw the technique applied to the Rapide in an old SAMI issue. But the technique itself is as old as scratch-building. The part is positioned over a piece of cardboard and scribed with a ball-pen. How much pressure/passes and how thick the plastic depends on the particular project. If the results are a bit excessive, you can tone down sanding. If too mild, re-scribe. The technique is good but won't tolerate too much compound curvature, and works obviously better on relatively flat surfaces or single-curvature ones. Practice is the rest. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hope I am not too late in mentioning this; but do check the alignment of the aileron actuators on both wings with the outer most struts, which houses the cable runs for the ailerons. I found that on one of them they do not match up with the location points in between the wings respectively. On one I built I noticed the one was a ribs distance apart but do not exactly recall which. Also the tailplanes!!! If you do a dry run you will notice the hinge line got the elevators are angled back....not good!!! the feint rib lines look as though they are in line but when mated to the rear fuselage and the tapered angle of this area, you will see how bad they are!! Wouldn't want you to spoil your very nice build with errors mentioned here ruining your work. PS: I would dearly love to have a modern new tooling of the Rapide in 72nd..... right now will be fine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 38 minutes ago, Paul J said: Hope I am not too late in mentioning this; but do check the alignment of the aileron actuators on both wings with the outer most struts, which houses the cable runs for the ailerons. I found that on one of them they do not match up with the location points in between the wings respectively. On one I built I noticed the one was a ribs distance apart but do not exactly recall which. Also the tailplanes!!! If you do a dry run you will notice the hinge line got the elevators are angled back....not good!!! the feint rib lines look as though they are in line but when mated to the rear fuselage and the tapered angle of this area, you will see how bad they are!! Hi Paul Of the stab I knew, having built one long ago, but I had missed the aileron linkage misplacement (lower right wing, underneath), so thanks very much!: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 The horizontal stabilizer is sanded down to erase the rib relief, that is angled incorrectly. New "ribs" are engraved. The angle of the root rib is changed to better fit the fuselage sides, avoiding the swept-back angle that the kit renders otherwise. The front knob, that was removed to alter said angle, is drilled and replaced with rod. Now ready for priming: Base color applied to airframes and ancillary parts: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Great work Moa. I have to say your threads are fascinating and inspirational I am going to have to put some pennies by for another one of these gorgeous aircraft kits. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Further painting ensues for both DH89s: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Looking good! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Moa, These are looking really lovely - as "bigbadbadge" says, your builds are inspirational. As someone who seems to be struggling with a Revell Spitfire that simply has to built "out of the box" I am very impressed by the quality of your work. Thanks for sharing. Nick. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hi Moa They're looking great what a great pair. Although SWMBO might not be happy when I get another model. Can you please write me a note to excuse my behaviour !!! Keep up the good work. All the best Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 58 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Although SWMBO might not be happy when I get another model. Can you please write me a note to excuse my behaviour !!! Sure. Try this: Dear Unknown (but somehow universal) SWMBO: On behalf of the world modeling population (calculated in the millions) we request that you dispense forgiveness and absolution for our modeling sins, which are many. But please consider the number of all sorts of other sins we do not commit by committing to modeling itself. What are, in the great scope of the universe and mankind's history a few more shillings? so little price to pay for so much happiness. Consider the dinosaurs, they did not do any modeling and they went extinct. Think about Plato, Kant, Lao Tse, John Lennon. They may be all looking at you while you ponder on this momentous decision. As the Monty Python famously said in the Mr. Creosote restaurant skit: Only One More Little Thin Mint! What can possibly go wrong. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Although SWMBO might not be happy when I get another model. Can you please write me a note to excuse my behaviour !!! You could sell those notes by the truck load! You can put me down for one for a start! Martian 👽 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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