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Old 24 October 2009, 09:09 PM #51 (permalink)
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Then on to the jig for the upper wing...


...so I can line the spars up to bend the cabanes.




Also taped up the ailerons to get the control rods worked up.
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:29 AM #52 (permalink)
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I finally decided to take the plunge & slap on some fabric. It's been some 28-30 years since I've done this (I'll locate the pics of my Elder, which is the first model I'd used Monocoat on, & post those). Did the rudder & first half of the elevator & I'm thinking "Why is it such a pain to get this stuff to stick?"


Then it hits me to READ THE DIRECTIONS! Dope everything first, let dry for 24 hours, dope to tighten material. D'oh! So then I do the other half of the elevator & the lower wings.


I've been working on my Range Box during this time too. I have the basics done via decoupage & clear coat.


The Charger/Tool Box end is painted gloss red with the other end emerald green. This is to reflect the scheme on the model. Been thinking of zinc chromate for the handle & radio tray...
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Old 14 November 2009, 08:49 AM #53 (permalink)
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Looking good! Love the flight box.
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Old 15 November 2009, 06:32 PM #54 (permalink)
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Thank you, Mike. I think that it should be pretty obvious, when I'm at the field, who it belongs to! I should pop over to your site to get registered...
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