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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
<![if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]> So strong they’re scary and so light it makes you look twice when you pick one up… Al/GRP Laminated D-box Leading Edges [URL=http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Two_Bulldog/media/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050043_zps6c6f8627.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050043_zps6c6f8627.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Two_Bulldog/media/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050045_zpsa11b2627.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050045_zpsa11b2627.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Two_Bulldog/media/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050046_zps4651f433.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050046_zps4651f433.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Posted on: 5/21/2013 7:56 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
<![if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]> So strong they’re scary and so light it makes you look twice when you pick one up… Al/GRP Laminated D-box Leading Edges [URL=http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Two_Bulldog/media/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050043_zps6c6f8627.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050043_zps6c6f8627.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Two_Bulldog/media/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050045_zpsa11b2627.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050045_zpsa11b2627.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Two_Bulldog/media/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050046_zps4651f433.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Wing%20Development/052113/P2050046_zps4651f433.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Posted on: 5/21/2013 7:54 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
...not to worry, I'm dealing with a difficult landlord this summer - I'll be back at it shortly
Posted on: 8/16/2012 5:33 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Scratch building 105
Hey Sammy - If you brush the part with the epoxy and put it back in the mould (after prep'ng it again..) you should get better results with less finishing.
Posted on: 6/11/2012 8:44 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270002.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270004.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270005.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 6/8/2012 11:31 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270002.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270003.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270004.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/060812/P2270005.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 6/8/2012 11:29 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Scratch building 105
What are you copulating in Sammy ??
Posted on: 5/17/2012 10:03 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11085282
RE: All composite 1/10 F-104 scale 90mm edf plug/mold fabrication
Slow is relative; looking right lasts forever. :)
Posted on: 5/11/2012 5:11 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
You guessed it - that's a lower cowl section. The tool in all rights should have been at least a two piece mould with the forward section pulling straight off the nose. Don't be fooled by the test part, rather let it convince you of the durability of the materials involved. I stood on the mould and pulled and twisted that thing with all my might. Pile it into the ground, dust it off, pop out the dings and stick it back on. :) Lets see you do that with an ABS cowl - NOT!! We conquered the opaqueness issue with a couple of coats of automotive paint in the mould. So the next fuselage will get brown camo followed by green paint. [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Cowl%20Development/P1120053.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Cowl%20Development/P1120052.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/23/2012 9:12 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11053480
RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
You guessed it - that's a lower cowl section.The tool in all rights should have been at least a two piece mould with the forward section pulling straight off the nose.Don't be fooled by the test part, rather let it convince you of the durability of the materials involved. I stood on the mould and pulled and twisted that thing with all my might.Pile it into the ground, dust it off, pop out the dings and stick it back on. :)Lets see you do that with an ABS cowl - NOT!!We conquered the opaqueness issue with a couple of coats of automotive paint in the mould.So the next fuselage will get brown camo followed by green paint.[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Cowl%20Development/P1120053.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Cowl%20Development/P1120052.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/23/2012 9:09 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
I've got something cooking tonight - wanna take a guess?? [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Cowl%20Development/Cowl1.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/22/2012 11:49 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
I've got something cooking tonight - wanna take a guess??[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Cowl%20Development/Cowl1.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/22/2012 11:46 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Scratch building 105
Congratulations Sammy - that had oughtta give you a nice uniform look!
Posted on: 4/22/2012 8:49 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
I've carved enough hard balsa block and melted enough plastic in my mother's old oven to know that waiting overnight for a canopy frame to set up is almost too good to be true! Not bad for #2, but canopy #3 will be even better... :) [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/4.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/22/2012 6:40 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
I've carved enough hard balsa block and melted enough plastic in my mother's old oven to know that waiting overnight for a canopy frame to set up is almost too good to be true! Not bad for #2, but canopy #3 will be even better... :) [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/4.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/22/2012 6:39 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
How do you arrive at a unique airplane?? You nique up on it of course! Slowly, but rest assured, assuredly, I am moving toward something here. lol Green leaves a lot to be desired in the way of opacity. Untrimmed Weight - 820 grams or approx. 1.8lbs [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100047.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100050.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100051.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100052.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100055.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100056.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/21/2012 11:17 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11051146
RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
How do you arrive at a unique airplane?? You nique up on it of course! Slowly, but rest assured, assuredly, I am moving toward something here. lol Green leaves a lot to be desired in the way of opacity. Untrimmed Weight - 820 grams or approx. 1.8lbs [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100047.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100050.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100051.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100052.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100055.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042112/P1100056.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/21/2012 11:15 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
Canopy Frame Serial 000002 :) [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/CanopyFrame.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/21/2012 7:08 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
Canopy Frame Serial 000002 :)[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/Canopy%20Frame%20Development/CanopyFrame.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/21/2012 7:07 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
Thanks guys. Maybe next time Rumen! Hi LDM - I haven't yet finished a complete P40. I have however now paid for all of the materials used to date in this project with the output of my fuselage development cycle. ;-) Now to pay for the rest of the wing mould.....forward and onward my friends. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Posted on: 4/21/2012 4:23 AM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
Just what I had - it's really that easy this time. I actually want it to run out of the joint so that I can trim it out later - it's just there as glue for a butt seam forward of the firewall. The firewall itself is embedded in an exessively strong chin laminate that is tied directly to the wing saddle and involves no microballoons.
Posted on: 4/20/2012 4:47 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
...not a lot of time today, but I did find the hour and a half to assemble the chin to the main fuselage - now we wait.... I know, I know, what else is new :) [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090048.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090049.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090050.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090051.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/20/2012 1:38 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
...not a lot of time today, but I did find the hour and a half to assemble the chin to the main fuselage - now we wait.... I know, I know, what else is new :)[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090048.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090049.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090050.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/042012/P1090051.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/20/2012 1:36 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
These joins are all prepped with 80 grit and alcohol.Join Rear Lower Fuselage Seam[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC290003.jpg[/IMG]Insert Ply Dowel Bulkhead[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC300010.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC300013.jpg[/IMG]I was having to wait for the ply bulkhead insert to cure so that I could remove the saddle sections for access when joining the firewall chin subassembly.[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC310015.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC310016.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC310017.jpg[/IMG]Cowl mount blocks held in place temporarily with quick 5 minute epoxy[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/P1030032.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/P1030033.jpg[/IMG]Next time I will have access to allow attaching the firewall chin in the same operation as the lower rear seam and dowel bulkhead.[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/P1030028.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/13/2012 9:05 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11041071
RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
These joins are all prepped with 80 grit and alcohol.Join Rear Lower Fuselage Seam[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC290003.jpg[/IMG]Insert Ply Dowel Bulkhead[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC300010.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC300013.jpg[/IMG]I was having to wait for the ply bulkhead insert to cure so that I could remove the saddle sections for access when joining the firewall chin subassembly.[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC310015.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC310016.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/PC310017.jpg[/IMG]Cowl mount blocks held in place temporarily with quick 5 minute epoxy[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/P1030032.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/P1030033.jpg[/IMG]Next time I will have access to allow attaching the firewall chin in the same operation as the lower rear seam and dowel bulkhead.[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/041312/P1030028.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/13/2012 9:04 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: All composite 1/10 F-104 scale 90mm edf plug/mold fabrication
Really starting to look good Steve.
Posted on: 4/12/2012 8:13 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/040612/UPPERFUSEJOIN.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/6/2012 9:31 PM by Author "Slow Low"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/040612/UPPERFUSEJOIN.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/6/2012 9:30 PM by Author "Slow Low"
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RE: 1/7th Scale Composite Warbird P-40E Warhawk Build
...another breadcrumb :)[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/040612/CHINLAYUP.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/6/2012 2:20 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: All Composite 1/7th P-40E Mould Build
...another breadcrumb :)[IMG]http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u475/Two_Bulldog/fuse%20development/040612/CHINLAYUP.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/6/2012 2:19 PM by Author "Slow Low"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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