Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Hi everyone So I am recently new to this forum and have introduced myself in "Ready for inspection" with my Stuka.As I think I mentioned I normally make scratch built models and am not too sure how this project will go down with you guys! I decided to build this Lysander as I would normally do and it might be interesting to you how I attempt to put it alltogether!! I will not be using any after sales goodies for this build.The main materials used is Balsa wood,plastic card,paper card and wire.I shall be vac forming my own canopy,painting my own decals and consructing parts out of what ever I can lay my hands on!.I dont know why I picked such a hard subject to build except I guess I like a challenge and I'm a bit mad.........and ofcourse I like the Lysander! I am having problems with downloading photos so please bare with me(I am sure I will sort it out soon!) Here we go then..chapter 1.......................Here are some pictures of the Fuselage consruction. Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) I built the fuselage some time ago and I apologies for not having detailed pics .The plans I used (got from the internet......real crap ones.should have got better ones,and later on in the build I payed for it as you will see )...anyway the plans were placed on a cork board and the balsa strips were pinned and glued over the plans untill dry....I'm sure you know how its done!! Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) I started with the Formers ,glued the Longerons in place and this pic you can see the Stringers in place Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Heres another angle of the construction In this shot you can see the cockpit area Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Just to let you all know that all of this was done some time ago and I'm posting all of this untill I catch up with myself!. I now had to tackle the front end of the Lysander which in the real aircraft is metal skinned.This was replicated by blocks of Balsa wood glued in between the front formers and then hand sanded down to the shape of the Fuselage.In this next picture you can see that I have done this as well as adding another piece of Balsa above it and sanded to shape Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Here's another angle....the white top piece you see is simply a piece of card paper stretched over the pre prepared frame work of Balsa Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Floors made out of card are glued into position Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Penguin Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Dude, you are seriously mental Excellent work Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos Mentzelopoulos Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Pretty good work!!!!!!!! I'll be watching closely, up the irons!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) These next 2 pics you can see some type of finish on the sufaces that I have applied.The system I use is ......... 1. First paste on with a brush diluted PVC glue and let dry.Repeat this proceedure 3 to 4 times. 2.Spray the area with undercoat.I use Humbrol 64. 3. Spray on 3 to 4 coats of Johnsons Klear.....or any sealant coat. This will hopefully seal the wood or card ready for painting later.....or not! Edited August 20, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Dude, you are seriously mental Excellent work Jamie Well, he'll fit in well round here then, won't he! Great work and, but Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) I don't know why photobucket keeps on deleating my photos ....will fix tomorrow!! Edited August 19, 2010 by Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Well, he'll fit in well round here then, won't he!Great work and, but Martin Yes your right ...I'm just as mad as you guys.....well I will be by the time I have finished this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 you said you are "a bit mad" ok then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishi Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi Fozzy, looking at rib cage and process ur going through, i must ask u do u work at aircraft building/ engineer????. very nice start. Cheers, rishi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Wonderful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Penguin Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Well, he'll fit in well round here then, won't he! And Fozzy, should have said before but welcome! Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi Fozzy,looking at rib cage and process ur going through, i must ask u do u work at aircraft building/ engineer????. very nice start. Cheers, rishi Engineer?....I wish!!then maybe I wouldnt have so many probs putting it together!!.....No I'm retired Rishi,but have worked in many a hanger as I used to be in the Army air Corps as a Aircrewman! Cheers to Jamie and Mish Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Fozzy... OOooh I love it...Lovely work so far... Houston edit: I was SO excited I Spelt MY own name wrong Doh !! Edited August 19, 2010 by Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 So now I had to tackle the tail unit.I decided to make it out of solid Balsa.A block was put on the plans over the tail and then cut to shape.Then it was a case of sanding down to shape.Once I had done that then it was glued into position and the area beneath the tail was then skinned with paper card.When I completed gently marking out panel lines I then gave the whole unit the PVC treatmaent as described before..............I presume you understand all this? because i dont!!..........anyhow heres a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 So now I had to tackle the tail unit.I decided to make it out of solid Balsa.A block was put on the plans over the tail and then cut to shape.Then it was a case of sanding down to shape.Once I had done that then it was glued into position and the area beneath the tail was then skinned with paper card.When I completed gently marking out panel lines I then gave the whole unit the PVC treatmaent as described before..............I presume you understand all this? because i dont!!..........anyhow heres a pic COOL !!1 I dont understand either but it looks COOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Cheers Houston Heres an overall Port side shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Elevators were next and this was done the same way as the Rudder assembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 ............and here are 2 pics of the Elevators fitted............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Why only 1:30 Fozzy? With the great work going into this, surely 1:1 could be an option... I look forward to following your progress. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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