AEG C.IV 1/32 Scratchbuilt Two Seater

[pepperman42]

Someone had uploaded it on line somewhere for free but I have a copy from looong ago. It really is worth tracking down.

Steve

[Dal Gavan]

I'm really enjoying this build log, Ken.  I'm learning a lot from watching what you're doing, as I've never tried vacforming, let alone scratching the masters.

Sláinte.

Dal.

[Galloway]

The Latest .... not much progress as the Holidays got in the way .......

The Fuselage male mold is almost complete .... the upper decking is another story.... I'm not happy with the first attempt, which I was going to do in three pieces.... the second attempt is in skeletal plastic card form soon to be covered with balsa and Elmer's wonder putty....(this stuff is the BOMB by the way! Add a little water to the container and it can be smoothed on like mayonnaise)  I know this is over-kill as everything you see will be on the inside of the fuselage shells, but better safe than sorry ......

I will keep the failed attempt a the rear decking and pull a few vacu-formed pieces from it just in case I can use them???

 Ken

[uncletony]

really interesting build, thanks for sharing what you are learning!

[Galloway]

The latest progress.... Fuselage and upper decking almost finished .... Cross section & outline former ready for balsa wood fill in ..... then more sanding to shape ...... I keep a set of 1/32nd scale drawings pinned to the wall for inspiration!
And last my desk and the mess I have made of it............. Will need to clean everything up after the wood-working part of this project is complete....

 Ken   

[pepperman42]

Nice progress. That looks like its going to be  deep draw for the vac part of the project.

Steve

[Galloway]

Thanks Steve,

 I think the vac draw will work.... but if not???  The fuselage is actually two pieces as is the cowling ..... split down the middle with piece of paper and paper cement....

 Ken

[GAJouette]

  Ken,
Outstanding progress my old friend. The fuselage and upper decking are quite impressive with excellent engineering. Keep up the fantastic work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Galloway]

Thanks Gregory,

 The latest ..... getting the cowling to shape and how the whole thing will fit together once the parts are vacuformed.... The fuselage and the cowling are actually two pieces with a piece of paper rubber cemented in between so they can be separated later...

 Ken

[coyotemagic]

Your master is really shaping up nicely, Ken.  I can't wait to see how this turns out.
Cheers,
Bud

[pepperman42]

Ah now I see it. Pic earlier on with the fuselage on its side - I thought that was one 1/2 but should have realized it was both. Looking great!!

Steve

[GAJouette]

  Ken,
Outstanding update my old friend. Beautiful master too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Galloway]

Thanks everyone for the kind words..... I am just waiting on some 12 x 12 .030 plastic sheet to show up in the mail and I can give the vacuform process a go......

Here is the completed fuselage master which I call the Flying Trout..... a little airbrushing and a few fins .... could easily pass as a trout...... LOL     

Ken

[pepperman42]

Sounds fishy to me. Im looking forward to the first vac pulls. A 40 thou pull might give your fuselage pulls a little more strength.

Steve 

[coyotemagic]

You're right, Ken!  It does look like a trout!  After you've finished with the master, you should paint it, add fins and a tail and mount it.
Cheers,
Bud