Armory 1/48 Flycatcher

[Andrew Patmore]

This is almost certainly not the right place to post this since I have not started the build, but not sure where else to put it.

 

Planning making a 1/48 Armory Flycatcher.
Which is way above my paygrade!

 

What is the best wire to use for suggested 0.2mm pushrods? Brass?
Was going to have a go at adding 0.2mm lead wire as ignition leads.

Should I go 0.3mm to differenciate between the two?

 

Kit instructions also suggests 0.65mm styrene for struts.
Thinking Brass?

 

Not an easy kit, I know. But have a friend who's Grandfather flew them, so will have a go.

 

Advice gratefully accepted.

[bigbadbadge]

I used .33mm brass rod on mine, and the leads were 0.2 mm lead wire. The exhausts I made out of 0.8mm lead wire. 

I built the older lindberg kit with an armoury engine.  Good luck with your build.

Chris

[rob Lyttle]

Wow Andrew, I just been googling this, looking like a fantastic project! Don't know the answers to your questions but it would certainly be an interesting build to follow.

I guess you might get better feedback if you placed your enquiry in Military aircraft/ inter war but I expect the "ones with the knowledge" will find you here. Looks like there's plenty of enthusiasm for the kit here on BM

[Greg B]

6 hours ago, Andrew Patmore said:

This is almost certainly not the right place to post this since I have not started the build, but not sure where else to put it.

 

Planning making a 1/48 Armory Flycatcher.
Which is way above my paygrade!

 

What is the best wire to use for suggested 0.2mm pushrods? Brass?
Was going to have a go at adding 0.2mm lead wire as ignition leads.

Should I go 0.3mm to differenciate between the two?

 

Kit instructions also suggests 0.65mm styrene for struts.
Thinking Brass?

 

Not an easy kit, I know. But have a friend who's Grandfather flew them, so will have a go.

 

Advice gratefully accepted.

So why post it here in works in progress knowing that its in the wrong place and the Mods have to move it?  

 

A quick look in the forum contents would have found modelling tips...

 

Or you could have PM'ed a mod...

[Andrew Patmore]

14 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:

I used .33mm brass rod on mine, and the leads were 0.2 mm lead wire. The exhausts I made out of 0.8mm lead wire. 

Thanks for that, will take your advice.

Making the exhasts from wire is probably a good shout as the resin ones supplied look as if they woul snap if I look at them sideways.

 

11 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

I just been googling this, looking like a fantastic project!

Wait until I make the thing before calling it a fantastic project! 🤪

 

10 hours ago, Greg B said:

So why post it here in works in progress knowing that its in the wrong place and the Mods have to move it?  

 

A quick look in the forum contents would have found modelling tips...

Yes I had found that Greg, but I am not able to start a new topic in that forum.

Perhaps because I am a newbie?

 

[bigbadbadge]

3 hours ago, Andrew Patmore said:

Thanks for that, will take your advice.

Making the exhasts from wire is probably a good shout as the resin ones supplied look as if they woul snap if I look at them sideways.

No worries Andrew, I made the exhausts as they weren't present in the engine kit I bought.

Chris