John Everett
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Post by John Everett on Apr 24, 2018 10:11:35 GMT -5
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 24, 2018 14:22:59 GMT -5
Pretty dang cool........... And details look awesome.... I never saw this Nichimo kit before 
PJ2
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Post by Leon on Apr 24, 2018 15:26:21 GMT -5
This looks like an awesome project John!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 24, 2018 16:46:05 GMT -5
Great start John. Hey......if you decide to throw this one out the window after building at least it'll look purdy in flight for a little bit.
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Post by dupes on Apr 25, 2018 8:02:22 GMT -5
Cripes! It's almost as big as an actual 172!
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Post by John Everett on Apr 28, 2018 23:34:25 GMT -5
Thanks for watching! Interior: Tailsitting is a problem with this model. But I've hidden several ounces of lead shot in various places and look to have beaten the problem.  The fit of the interior panels is.......liberal. There's more than enough room for things to fit. I'm going to need some additional gap seals before it's all done.    If you've ever flown a Cessna, this image will trigger deep memories.   Perhaps have the interior enclosed by the middle of next week. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 28, 2018 23:48:57 GMT -5
That model is a monster in size alright. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 29, 2018 5:31:21 GMT -5
That is huge! Interior is looking great John and i really like the color. |
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Post by John Everett on Apr 29, 2018 16:03:57 GMT -5
That is huge! Interior is looking great John and i really like the color. |
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 30, 2018 5:22:25 GMT -5
Nice |
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Post by John Everett on May 3, 2018 22:33:43 GMT -5
Getting ready to enclose the fuselage halves. But There's some gap filling to be done. Although all this is a hassle, it does serve to remind us of how much better our models have been manufactured over the last 30 years. Some more lead weight for the nose.   Fun add-ons for the interior    Stupid 1980's gap.  Slightly less stupid 21st century gap seal.  I'm glad that the window fits pretty well. But there is a considerable gap at the glare shield which will need to be fixed.   The next few days should see the two halves joined and then the exterior parts should go together pretty quickly. |
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Post by dierk on May 4, 2018 3:35:12 GMT -5
Hope "should go together pretty quickly" don't turn out to be famous last words  |
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Post by Leon on May 4, 2018 5:03:40 GMT -5
This is coming along nicely John! |
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Post by adt70hk on May 4, 2018 7:11:23 GMT -5
Excellent work as always John.
As the others have said that's a massive kit - if my maths is right about 16 inches long and a 21 inch(ish) wingspan. I'm assuming you have some 'big' plans for such a large model.
ATB.
Andrew
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Post by John Everett on May 4, 2018 8:48:03 GMT -5
I'm assuming you have some 'big' plans for such a large model. ATB. Andrew Yes! I'm going to tape it to the hood of my car and see how fast it goes before something dramatic happens! Honestly, my models seldom see the light of day once they're finished. It'll go to a couple of shows and then sit quietly in its custom made box until I decide that the hood of my car needs another layer of duct tape. |
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Post by adt70hk on May 4, 2018 9:17:46 GMT -5
I'm assuming you have some 'big' plans for such a large model. ATB. Andrew Yes! I'm going to tape it to the hood of my car and see how fast it goes before something dramatic happens! Honestly, my models seldom see the light of day once they're finished. It'll go to a couple of shows and then sit quietly in its custom made box until I decide that the hood of my car needs another layer of duct tape. If be careful how fast you go of I was you. With that wingspan you might just end up taking off!!😋😁 |
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Post by midnightprowler on May 5, 2018 7:07:32 GMT -5
Wow! I want one!
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Post by TRM on May 8, 2018 18:24:55 GMT -5
Great job as usual John! Missing flying the puddle-jumpers?
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Post by John Everett on May 9, 2018 8:27:38 GMT -5
Great job as usual John! Missing flying the puddle-jumpers? Only the 180 horsepower SuperCub.  This funny old model has some funny old characteristics. The controls are meant to articulate by means of springs. It's silly and I'll be gluing the surfaces tightly together instead.   Parafilm is a recently discovered product which I will be using to mask the windows.   The wings will need another day for sanding and smoothing. But the fuselage is just about ready for paint. |
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Post by John Everett on May 11, 2018 22:49:30 GMT -5
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Post by fhvn4d on May 11, 2018 23:03:43 GMT -5
aaaaaammmmmmaaaazzzzziiiing paint job!
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Post by midnightprowler on May 12, 2018 7:52:16 GMT -5
Wow.
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Post by Leon on May 12, 2018 9:45:56 GMT -5
Paint looks great John!
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Post by adt70hk on May 13, 2018 16:40:46 GMT -5
Very nicely done as always!!
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Post by John Everett on May 13, 2018 20:44:10 GMT -5
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Post by dierk on May 14, 2018 2:31:35 GMT -5
Stunning paintjob, John!
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Post by John Everett on May 23, 2018 22:48:57 GMT -5
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Post by moramarth on May 24, 2018 2:12:08 GMT -5
Admit it - you borrowed Gru's "Shrink Ray" again...
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Post by maschinenkrueger on May 24, 2018 14:01:14 GMT -5
That looks fantastic John! Great work on the interior and tail code. Did you cut the masks with your plotter-cutter?
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Post by Leon on May 24, 2018 16:52:49 GMT -5
John your pics aren't showing up!  |
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