Zactoman Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 <_< ;) "Intense" Now let's dump rubber on it so I can have one! :unsure: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Just perfect!!! :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vvac201 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Timmy! What do you plan on using for jet fuel?? :D Jason, drinking a chocolate milkshake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerome Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Excellent ! Beautiful looking canopy ! - Jerome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderThud Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 (edited) Totally Amazing ! I know this is just practice for his 1/72 scale Bronco! Edited January 28, 2006 by ThunderThud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the good words. Zactoman I think I'm too far along to dump rubber, but I have some regrets as to not planning on that if the first place...Oh well. Construction continues. The lower portion of the fuselage is being built up. First the sections are cut out and placed on the bottom of the fuselage. (Note the sections for the sponsons too.) Next structure that will accept the center hard point and sway braces was added. Then balsa was used to take op some of the space. Then the remaining area is filled with Bondo and the sponson structure is built. The sponsons will be covered with Miliput epoxy putty to get the airfoil shape correct. More soon. Edited January 29, 2006 by Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I love to watch your progress reports, Timmy! Congratulations. Tell me, what is Bondo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bru(no) Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I love to watch your progress reports, Timmy! Congratulations.Tell me, what is Bondo? Pierre, for once I can give you an answer to this question, BONDO is a " mastic " used in cars when the carrosserie has to;be repaired. next you have a dent in your car ask your carshop for it.......... Bruno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Pierre, for once I can give you an answer to this question, BONDO is a " mastic " used in cars when the carrosserie has to;be repaired. next you have a dent in your car ask your carshop for it.......... Bruno Thank you Bruno :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 I love to watch your progress reports, Timmy! Congratulations.Tell me, what is Bondo? Thanks Bruno you are right. I will add that there are several different kinds of the stuff. I used a spot glazing putty (two part - there are one part putties but they are not as good). This seems to sand a little better and feather out much better. I'm not sure what names you might find on the other side of the Atlantic, but the type does make a difference. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) Though Bondo is the most widely known, I prefer Evercoat (link). It is also a catalyzed polyester glazing putty but seems smoother, creamier, less likely to trap pin-hole bubbles than Bondo...(and the blue catalyst makes it look prettier ) :lol: Edited January 29, 2006 by Zactoman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Coming up nicely!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 Its been a while, not much building time right now. But I did get the nose gear bay complete, at least ready for paint. Started with the jig I needed to make sure the nose gear will be properly aligned. Brass tubes will accept brass pins that will hold the nose gear in place. All the detail next. The upper skin section was built seperately and will be joined once the paint and final details are in place. I'll let the pictures do the talking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loki Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I think this thing is gonna fly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) Here is the finished gear well. Some shots of the real thing for comparison Edited March 13, 2006 by Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Putty Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 OMG. I just found this thread. You sir are a madman. I've just read all 22 pages. Have you ever thought of writing a book on your techniques? If you do, put me down for one. You are a master scratchbuilder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks Darth! There are other short threads use the search and put in OV-10D+ and you'll see how the booms and wings were built. I have thought of a book but that will be a ways into the future. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hooray, Timmy!'s back -_- and I still have trouble telling the difference between the model and reference photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 That's funny... I can't see many of the pictures... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 That's funny... I can't see many of the pictures... They are worjing for me. Anyone else having problems? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I was beginning to wonder where you've been...I can see them perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Stunning job Tim. Are you going to take it to KC? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Ok can see them now!!! Must be our ISP... Really coming together nicely sir!!! What's next? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Stunning job Tim. Are you going to take it to KC? Bill, I was in my plan a year ago - we'll see if I can get it done. Might have to be the next Nats. Either way the Nats was going to be it debut. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Bill,I was in my plan a year ago - we'll see if I can get it done. Might have to be the next Nats. Either way the Nats was going to be it debut. Timmy! I'm betting for Best Aircaft!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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