Author Topic: Rodens SSW D.III 1/32 (Read 29583 times)

kensar · « **Reply #240 on:** December 05, 2019, 10:46:14 PM »

Maybe you've tried this, but can you make the Uschi line stiff enough for passing through tubing by applying a coat of thin CA glue and letting it cure while holding a small amount of tension on it? This will make it stiffer and straight without making the diameter larger. Do this on the end of the line only.

Alexis · « **Reply #241 on:** December 06, 2019, 01:38:40 PM »

Use away Fredrik

Ken , yes I did find that when messing around with ways on working with the line , but my results only ended in the end curling up , maybe more tension ...

Terri

bobs_buckles · « **Reply #242 on:** December 06, 2019, 05:04:46 PM »

Hi Terri,
Stretch and then glue an inch from the end. Allow to dry and then snip off the waste. Keep the line under tension throughout.

Lovely work BTW

von B

gbrivio · « **Reply #243 on:** December 06, 2019, 06:23:28 PM »

Lovely updates, she's going to be a very nice SSW.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Robin · « **Reply #244 on:** December 06, 2019, 07:00:15 PM »

Good job dealing with this "wet noodle" line Terri.

Alexis · « **Reply #245 on:** December 07, 2019, 02:17:36 PM »

Putting on Lindemanns new album F&M I got down to business and got the top wing mounted . Had to make a few adjustments to the holes for the pins in the top wing and trim back a few pins , but she all fit perfect and the wing is straight ! I will let it sit overnight giving time for all the joins to harden up even more .

Thanks guys for the kind comments ! And Bob for the tip

RAGIII · « **Reply #246 on:** December 08, 2019, 12:59:41 AM »

Excellent work T! It is good to see that you managed to get the wing on without the warp one often sees with this kit!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #247 on:** December 08, 2019, 11:00:12 AM »

Thanks Rick

I'm very pleased how it all lined up . glad I spent the time test fitting before committing to paint and decals .
I'm almost done with the main rigging with only two more lines to go .

Terri

Alexis · « **Reply #248 on:** December 08, 2019, 12:38:18 PM »

Okay this is the most frustrating product I used for rigging . Took some damage causing more paint repairs . I had to re do many ...many ...many turnbuckles and line . Walking away multiple times . Landing gear is fixed and rigged as well . I did lose one line . Right rear side while trying to fit the bell cranks which ended up in the trash . Windscreen ended up in the great blue yonder . This almost ended up in the trash ...but away way here is my crappy efforts on a project which was going so well .

Alexis · « **Reply #249 on:** December 08, 2019, 12:38:57 PM »

Robin · « **Reply #250 on:** December 08, 2019, 08:21:58 PM »

Despite all the frustration and mishaps with the finish in sight...it still looks good T.

Robin

Alexis · « **Reply #251 on:** December 08, 2019, 10:38:10 PM »

Thanks for the up-lifting comments Robin

. I should have this finished today . Only got the flight controls left and a few touch ups and this one will be done .

Terri

FAf · « **Reply #252 on:** December 08, 2019, 11:21:48 PM »

I agree with Robin, it does look like a good result! Very beautiful paint scheme and the plane it self is a beauty! /Fredrik

Gene K · « **Reply #253 on:** December 09, 2019, 12:08:09 AM »

Quote from: Terri on December 08, 2019, 12:38:18 PM

Okay this is the most frustrating product I used for rigging .

Great outcome, but which specific "product" is the most frustrating?:

Gene K

RAGIII · « **Reply #254 on:** December 09, 2019, 12:32:11 AM »

Terrific recovery T! Looks outstanding!
RAGIII