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Title: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: Alexis on May 17, 2020, 09:28:58 AM

Still rather up set with my self over this I need to make the repairs on this one . This was one of the one which took flank ( flying remote ) . All parts have been found and for the most part clean breaks . The wing has been test fitted back in place and no putty on sanding needed , just a re-glue ! Landing gear will be a challenge ...mirco pins will be I'm thinking .....more to follow

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 17, 2020, 09:29:25 AM

 :(

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Monty on May 18, 2020, 01:43:45 AM

Good luck getting it together, Terri! But I'm sure you can do it! Marc.

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: RLWP on May 18, 2020, 07:12:23 AM

I hate fixing finished models. I managed to drop my WNW Pup while moving it from one shelf to another

I still haven't got around to fixing it

Richard

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:04:37 AM

Will try my best Marc , thanks  :)

I dislike it at as well Richard , really ticks me off when the cat keeps breaking them  >:(

Repairs are well under way . Starting off with the landing gear glueing the pieces back together wouldn't have the same strength under weight . So pins need to be added and for this I used steel wire for this . The right side only had one break and went together quickly . The left side not so much it was in three parts which needed two pins . Still have to fix the lower hub in place . The lower brake line is missing so a new one will be made using the steel wire which will add more strength . The one tire requires paint touch up and same with the hub . Tail wheel is fixed and will be pinned back in place once more of the repairs are made . Lower wing is glued back in place and rudder . Front left leading edge needs attention , but other that everything fitted excellent !

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:05:03 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:05:32 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:05:57 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:06:23 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:06:47 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:07:12 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:07:39 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Alexis on May 18, 2020, 08:08:04 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1
Post by: Monty on May 19, 2020, 04:18:03 AM

That is looking really good, Terri! Impressive...

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: Alexis on May 25, 2020, 08:45:35 AM

And she is back together and on the shelf  ;D

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: Alexis on May 25, 2020, 08:50:05 AM

Up-date starts on the end of last page


Part two is repairing the damage to my Tamiya 1/32 scale Birdcage Corsair which meet it's faith well over a year ago now

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: Alexis on May 25, 2020, 08:52:43 AM

This damage was cause by Sieben when he was a kitten , he's 2 years now .

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: jeroen_R90S on May 28, 2020, 06:56:44 AM

Looking at the Mustang, I'm sure the Corsair will look just as good! :) Interesting name for a cat! :)

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: Alexis on May 28, 2020, 10:35:58 AM

I hope so , this weekend I will find out . His mother had a 7 , so I figured 7 will be his name and he understands German very well when he is up to no good .


Terri

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: gbrivio on May 28, 2020, 03:40:40 PM

Congratulations on your mustang surgery, she looks brand new! Besides Sieben, I know several humans named after their number in birth sequence: it isn't much popular today but once was a habit in many italian families.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: Collateral Damage Part 1 - 2
Post by: RAGIII on June 29, 2020, 07:28:29 AM

Wow Terri, that is an awesome P-51 and a great repair! I,like the others am sure that Corsair will be just as Fantastic!
RAGIII