Sorry it's been a while since the last update, busy at work!
Well, that and a total failure at soldering!
I recently bought a new iron and wanted to try it out, but for the life of me couldn't get anything to stick together! I persevered for a whole afternoon before putting it down (before I threw it!) and going for a beer.
Yesterday I tried again and couldn't get any solder on the tip. Every tie I tried to tin it, the solder just formed a little ball Anyone have any ideas?
I ended up using solder paint and got the cockpit framework done, including what will be the "spars" for the lower wings, to give them a positive location and a bit of strength. I was thinking of adding the cabane struts but that would mean removing the upper centre section of the nacelle and would make it awkward to fabricate the fairing along the spine, so I will just drill holes for those and CA them in.
Anyway, here's where I got to.
I'll leave the two bits sticking out the back for now as they give me something to hold it by when working on it/painting it.
The gun mount was also done
I will CA the cross braces for the seat support, and the rudder pedals/control column as I don't want to break the joints I already have!
I'm happy with those but would love to know why I can't get the solder to stick!
Ian