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| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #27, Nakajima Ki27 Nate | Build | 21-Oct-21 18:38 |  | | Views : 2571 | | One more light application of spackling will be added and then sanded smooth which will make it all ready to dope. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #27, Nakajima Ki27 Nate | Build | 21-Oct-21 18:35 |  | | Views : 2546 | | adfter drying overnight, sand with 220 wet/dry sandpaper. Two applications are needed for such shapes. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #27, Nakajima Ki27 Nate | Build | 21-Oct-21 18:33 |  | | Views : 2520 | | The space between the fuselage and wing were filled with scraps and the pattern taped. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #27, Nakajima Ki27 Nate | Build | 21-Oct-21 18:32 |  | | Views : 2445 | | Wing infill is 1/16' stock bottom, 3/32" top |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #27, Nakajima Ki27 Nate | Build | 21-Oct-21 18:27 |  | | Views : 2420 | | Fuselage infill is 3/32" stock. |
| David Duckett | Dave Diels Engineering, Inc Kit #27, Nakajima Ki27 Nate | Build | 21-Oct-21 18:26 |  | | Views : 2458 | | Sandpaper is your friend |
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| crob | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Parked | 20-Oct-21 08:40 |  | | Views : 3891 | | Experiment with Liquid Chrome paint pen. I’m pretty impressed with it, works great if you need some chrome details like landing gear, antenna, or in my case – polished aluminum components. Beats the heck out of trying to use HVAC tape around nightmare compound corners… it kind of feels like cheating though. Same for 3D printed parts - I have much respect for those whom build details from the balsa – hats off to you for sure. But... if you have the means : ) |
| Don C | Guillows Series 800 - Stearman PT-17 | Reference | 19-Oct-21 17:53 |  | | Views : 9645 | | Bob, this will be pretty basic. This is the picturde my uncle sent home when he advanced from primary to basic training in 1943. Looks like silver. |
| Don C | Guillows Series 800 - Stearman PT-17 | Parked | 19-Oct-21 12:47 |  | | Views : 9700 | | Bottom. |
| Don C | Guillows Series 800 - Stearman PT-17 | Build | 19-Oct-21 12:46 |  | | Views : 1324 | | Actually have been working. All control surfaces and access panels marked.d |
| crob | Guillows Series 400 - P-51 Mustang | Parked | 17-Oct-21 14:36 |  | | Views : 4026 | | 3rd times a charm. At least one of the failed attempts left me with a good spinner for a P40.... now I have to build a P40. 3D printing ( like all technology ) is nice - when it works... |
| mark eggebeen | Guillows Series 2000 - B17 Flying Fortress | Parked | 16-Oct-21 15:50 |  | | Views : 1066 | |
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