I really must pay more attention to updates here!
I have been doing "stuff", but for some reason haven't been posting it. So this is intended to put that right.
First then, masking for the PC10.
aaand.... PAINT!
After that, some touch ups were needed for the PC10 where the masking foam stuck out slightly too far, and black around the engine, along with detail painting. Not that much to be honest, but black needed for the vents on the underside of the engine and the radiator, then some leather for the cockpit coaming.
The wing joint plates were done with a fine black marker as that was far easier than trying to paint them. 2 more still to do each side for the upper wing flying wires.
Then it was time to start looking at some of the details. This is what we are given for the Aldis sight.
I don't think so, somehow!
So, out with some brass rod, tube, and scraps of PE to come up with the component parts for a new sight.
The sight itself:
and the mounts, checked for fit:
In the hope that I can avoid losing them, and to make them easier to paint, I CAd them to a toothpick
The final job done to date, was drilling all the rigging holes.
Fuselage, tail, and lower wings also done!
Next job then, will be to paint the parts for the sight and attach them, paint the rudder, and prepare the wing struts!
See you soon, I hope!
Thanks for looking in!
Ian
