xavi84 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 i'm so freakin stoked to watch this build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Geez, Doug- you've really shown how beautifully this kit can come out- and a sweet Uhu, to boot! I'm deeply grateful for the warm reception given to my introductory post- many thanks! As usual, though, I'm running against the clock, so my lovely assistant Fritzi will get this project, um, into gear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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brewer Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Off to a great start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeff briner Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Nice "dimples" there Chuk. Really looking forward to another masterpiece of modeling here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Barrow Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Oh this is gonna be great!!! I sent you a PM re: Dymo tape Brett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Oh Chuk!!!! We want more!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DougN Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks :) Excellent update, and great tip about angling the ruler, but I think that Fritzi needs a German accent to really get into the mood of this build Cheers, Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Nice! I'm guessing the tool was used for adjusting switch relays. I used to work at a place that made such devices, ours were for transmit/receive switches in microwave antennae so were probably smaller than those used by the telco and so, our tools were smaller. (watch it!) You adjusted the switching voltages and speeds to spec by bending a little arm up or down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 great start, and thank you for sharing your amazing work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrankC Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Chuck - very informative! I made my rivet tool from a watch gear as well - but it's much smaller! Interesting info on those cloth patches - never noticed that. Love the presentation and illustrations - that is very very cool. Regards, Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UK_tomcat_fan Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Yea welcome back to the in progress threads chuck! You have become an inspiration to me starting my modelling career Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver1 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Looking great! Will be watching this with interest. Here's a 410 walkaround in case you need it. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
icekj Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Chuk, Welcome back. Missed you and your build threads. God Bless, Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
messy60 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Oh my gosh! I'm so excited! This looks like it's going to be an even greater build than the last, and I've already learned an absolute ton! Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The riveting looks amazing. I used a pounce wheel to rivet a CH-53 that Im working on. Ive got several places where I made some boo-boo's and it never even occurred to me to use the Mr Surfacer that Ive got, to fill in the holes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 YAY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eBaz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Fantastic, have been looking forward to a new build by you Chuck. Your last build on the SB2C was epic, someone could make a movie out of that. As usual your an inspiration to us all, many thanks and good luck on the new build. Baz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks so much, guys! Grey Ghost 531, that's fascinating- some guessed it would be for tucking wires neatly away, but others confirmed your ID of this odd little device. Oh, the wonders of the pre-digital world! Silver1- many thanks- all photos are nothing but rocket fuel for an OCD modeler like me. Things are rolling- I've been offered a CMK engine set in trade, so put that on the list of Things To Chop Off and Rebuild. I'm thinking that this weekend I'll start on the tail wheel, like I should of at the very beginning. What- you don't start there? Everybody's a non-conformist these days. ;D Riveting will fill in the lulls of regular construction- stay tuned, angain, many thanks! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Wow- look at the time! I'm late for dinner- but don't worry- I'll leave you in good hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Camo Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Great work Chuk, liked what you did with the tail wheel, gonna have to remember that for my next plane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This is a lot of fun to follow! <_< Still, whaddabout that kitchen sink? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
icekj Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nice update and how to! Thanks again for taking the time to do this for us all. God Bless, Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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