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Old 9 September 2008, 02:08 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Instrument Panel
I'm back onto my Camel. I'll have wing photos soon, but for now have a look at her instrument panel:

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The Model Expo castings were pretty good, with the exception of the compass. It came with a turn-and-bank arc attached to it, but this impinged upon the altimeter below it. I filed the turn-and-bank away. I've had a look at various prototype instrument panels, and it seems the turn-and-bank ball appeared in various places on the panel, so I may try to fabricate one later.

Progress on this model has been slowed by moving house and by the arrival of my splendid son:

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He's named Roland, which I thought you lot would appreciate. My wife wouldn't let me name him Spandau or Albatros.

Upper wing soon!
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Old 9 September 2008, 02:23 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Middle name Walfisch or Haifisch? Congrats, your life is about to get a LOT better, even if more complicated..........John
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Old 9 September 2008, 05:18 PM   #23 (permalink)
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she let you name him?!?!?!?!?!?
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Old 9 September 2008, 09:59 PM   #24 (permalink)
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well good luck with your build.. you have a good start . and i know about prop nawing kids i have 5 the very best luck to you and yours
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Old 10 September 2008, 07:34 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Thanks, everyone. I hope the children (Roland is our second) turn out better than my aircraft models!
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Old 19 September 2008, 05:40 PM   #26 (permalink)
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I'm using neodymium magnets as clamps in adding caps to the many wing ribs. I find that this technique is both faster and more accurate than the traditional pin method.

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Old 19 September 2008, 06:13 PM   #27 (permalink)
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wow that works well !!is the model as hard as you though it was going to be??
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Old 19 September 2008, 07:16 PM   #28 (permalink)
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I am really pleased with the magnets. I bought two of Leigh Valley's assortments for USD 15 each, and that's plenty for now.

I will probably make some fixtures like Paul Johnson's at some point.

I have also learned that my spray-paint finish on the steel plate is easily scratched. I think gun blue or a powder coat is the way to go there.

And to answer your question: The model is challenging me, but I am enjoying the build process. That's the idea, I suppose!
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Old 19 September 2008, 11:23 PM   #29 (permalink)
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that is good your enjoying it i cant wait to see more of your work
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Old 20 September 2008, 05:11 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Neat trick those magnets!
Got a batch of those little magnets lying around being useless... that is untill now
Suppose it shows one is never to old to learn
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