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Hi All, I'm after some "Learned" advice.... The Control Column/Rudder Bar are linked to the Control Surfaces, Aileron/Rudder/Elevator. (Working surfaces.) My question, should I go with Thread for these moving things or maybe go with Multi Stranded thin wire? (Stripped insulation, of course.) I'm leaming to the wire as it's not going to fray and I can easily solder the terminations whilst retaining the tension required. Any advice/opinion wold be very welcome. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Carl/Mark, Wot I call "Muntz_ is called "Minatz" or similar in the instructions. (White Metal.) (I call it Muntz as that is what I have called it before.... It's horrible stuff.)) Anyway, a couple of photos.... Have an awesome weekend!!
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Small update.... Work continues on the Fuselage.... I'm not too happy with it, there are no accurate measurements in the "Destructions" it's just go with the flow and try to get things lined up/square. As stated before, there are many, many issues.... One of the se is the fragility of the components, Esp, the "Muntz" ones. (Filed a bit of a groove tonight for the Instrument Cluster, it just fell to bits with the most gentle touch, anyway, rebuilt/fixed with CA/Epoxy.) I think that this one has been languishing too long and over time, if not assembled, the parts degrade. Haver completed the Control Column, Rudder Bar, Cockpit Floor and am reasonably happy with the Firewall and "Cockpit" Veneers. I have also to fabricate some Lugs for the Landing Gear/Interplane Struts as the most forward Cockpit Frames were missing and I had to Fabricate these also. So, we'll see how it goes.... I'll post some photos tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.
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Nice start!! Congratulations on purchasing an "Early" version of this subject. You'll find that it builds to a great model, Just take your time. Have a wee think about the instruction sequence, from memory, some things should be done before others.... Cheers....HOF. -
Thanks Dennis/Lou, Progress with the Firewall, It's a bit of a mission.... There are "Veneers" that attach and a whole host of other stuff. Thinking about some "Mods" to make stuff more accurate/secure. As stated, some time ago, this Model/Kit leaves a lot to be desired. (I'll try my level best to complete....) Cheers....HOF.
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Addendum: I did try to Hard Solder the Rudder/Tail Plane/Elevator components. It's o.k. for the Brass/Brass connections but not for Brass/Muntz Metal stuff, I did try.... (I also researched on the Net.) Seemed to be too much risk associated with high, (Blow Torch), temperatures/melting points. Z-Poxy seems to have done the trick. Firewall stuff later today perhaps.... Cheers....HOF.
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A couple of pictures of "Sausage" 1 and 2 after a couple of hard days "Helping" with Modelling activities and other Cat Stuff....
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Cowling, Careening, (Don't know why it's called that), and Wheels:
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Firewall undergoing strengthening:
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Rudder Re-Engineered:
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Updates: Apologies that these are late.... Had issues with the Tail Plane/Elevators.... Trying to clean these up last night, the Port side LE separated, glued it back on but the Geometry changed slightly which meant the Elevator did not have clearance to operate. Replaced the LE, Epoxy Fillets and cleaned up a bit. (Might give it a bit more of a "Tickle" tomorrow.) Anyway....
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Temperature is dropping in Stokes Vegas.... 2.1"C Plastered the corners of the Firewall with Z-Poxy. Hopefully this will complete integrity of this rather brittle component and the penetration's therein. 🙂 Already tidying up the Elevator/Tail Plane, more Z-Popxy Fillets.... (I may have to spray the Control surfaces Gunmetal/Silver, we'll see....) Carl, I promise to post some photos later today, just for you Chap. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Looks awesome!! A great piece of 19th Century American history. (Wots next?) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chris, Et all, Agree, Epoxy can be slippery and messy, not so nice to work with.... CA has it's uses, the late great Manstini called Super Glue "Stupid" Glue. (Ship Modelling Simplified.) Anyway, work continues on the Elevator/s, not by any means finished this. Aligning Ribs with the Tail plane and then clean up the Epoxy Fillets, I will no doubt need a touch up or two during this process. With the Z-Poxy, the stuff goes solid, commercial Epoxy, (Araldite), seem to stay "Plastic" for days.... (At 3.4"C tonight, (OS temperature), it's taking a little more than 15 minutes to go off, plenty of time for fine adjustment. 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, I'll wade in to the debate.... Finally got my "ZAP" stuff.... Thin CA and 15 Minute Zpoxy. I have used the CA to "Pin" the Metal where appropriate and the Zpoxy to strengthen the joint. (I rate the Zpoxy!! There is also a 5 minute version available) The stuff I used before giving it a miss was a commercial product by "Selleys" called Power Grip, it was anything but.... Maybe I wasn't patient enough? Anyway, work continues on the DR1, lots of metal bits, not so much wood.... (I didn't enjoy Metalwork in my first year of High School, that's why I reverted to Home Economics, Cooking.... 🙂) (I retained the Woodwork though.) Once the Elevators are complete, (Tomorrow?), I'll post some photos. Have a great weekend!! Cheers....HOF.
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Oops, forgot, Work on the Firewall continues as does the Cockpit Veneer stuff, I have plenty of stuff to do.... Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Chap, Awaiting some "ZAP" products, CA and Epoxy. Supposedly delivered this morning but I think the Courier may be Dyslexic? (Casting no aspersions but had this in the past...) Anyway, while I chase this up with the supplier, have primed the Cowling/Careening/Axle Wheel parts in preparation for the "Red." So, hoping for some sort of miracle delivery this weekend, it'll probably be next week before I can get anything else done.☹️ Have a good weekend all!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, CA would probably be o.k. but need something a little more "Shock" Proof._ (My "Super T" CA is past it's best by date.... Guess I have to order some?) The Polymer is touted, "Stronger than Superglue," I don't think so.... Cheers….HOF.
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Hi Chap, The "Hard" Solder doesn't come with a Flux Core. Have to put the Flux on separately. Strengthened the outside of the Firewall .with "Shim" Brass and Planking Nails, the Fuselage Longeroons need a bit of a solid penetration through the afore mentioned Firewall. I'm still have reservations regarding accurate measurements, I have already had to move the last Cockpit Frames 10mm aft.... (Solder is good here.... 😊) (I also tried some "Supposedly" really great Polymer resin for Brass/Muntz metal joints, not good. (Even Brass/Wood not good.... ☹️) Anyway, onwards and upwards? Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Chap. A couple of photos with the most forward Frames attached. (I didn't get these, so, improvisation and "Hard" Solder. There are some "Lugs" that need to be fabricated on the forward vertical frame for the Landing Gear to attach to. Just hope it's accurate.... Cheers....HOF.
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Small update: Bits of the Tailplane fell off again rough handling perhaps? I'm leaning towards some not too good Epoxy.... Same with the Rudder, after four attempts at getting things assembled, (Tired of the wire going "Sprooing….") I decided to try some, (Hard), Silver Solder, never tried before but the first attempt was good. Same with the last Cockpit Framing, initially used Epoxy but it fell to bits trying to tidy the joints, so Silver, (Hard), Solder again. Better results.... (Part 55, Cockpit Frames were miss packaged with Wing Skids, so had to get creative with Brass Wire.... 😊) Firewall needs a bit more attention but getting there. I hope that the measurements are accurate enough, It's not your normal Aircraft build.... (My father would have said, "Guess and by God.") Photos tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.
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Looks Great!! (I'd be pleased with a result like that!!) Cheers....HOF.
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Small update, Top Wing with Ailerons fitted, these still need a little bit of a "Tickle" with a File/Sand. (Not too bad.) One Muntz Metal Hinge fitting was broken, something that can't be repaired, even with Epoxy, used some Brass Strip on the Hinge, not too noticeable. The Upper Wing is not completely flat at this stage but I'm hopeful that will work itself out once Struts, Etc are fitted this will sort itself out. The problem comes with the Upper Wing joint between the Mid and Outer Wing panels, a Dovetail joint that is not quite perfect, Reinforced the joint from the bottom of the Main Spar, filled and Sanded. (Maybe my fault....😊) A couple of photos....
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Yup, An "Issue" kit.... We are not talking Part works Magazine issues either.... 😊 Anyway, Finishing/Tidying the Upper Wing/Ailerons at the mo. Photos Tomorrow? 😊 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Yup, the detail stuff will come, need to get the basic thing done to a reasonable standard first. (As I said, some time ago, the "Kit" if you can call it that, is full of "Issues.") Cheers....HOF.
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