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Offline mc65

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #210 on: July 24, 2013, 08:56:52 AM »
well...
thank you all, I hope to be of some help to whom want to assemble this kite... lindsay, I suggest to do a proper chamomile stock, you'll need at tons!


tomorrow I leave for some days on duty, and I wanted to close the wings, in order to let them dry alone... so, i prepared the last items to be locked before:

the windscreen,
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some turnbuckles from gaspatch I wanted to try,
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the wing radiator, and all the moorings with bob's buckles,
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then a last dry fit test,
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and here we go.





BUT





chicken who is born, is agreed that scratch about! >:(

I managed to invert the main struts. so in the process of deglue and reglue them it came out a f***khjmcko,ççàé**ing mess.
moreover, the internal struts, those on the fuselage, are nearly impossible to align properly, not talking to glue them, with their stupid, little, short, non angled tabs!

in the process I realized that a couple of brass pins holes where in the wrong position, so I had no choice but use massive amount of glue. I hate that, and was near to throw all from the window, for her first and very last flight!

after a countless number of blasphemies, curses, and profanity which prevent me from see heaven forever, I arrived here:
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ugly blobs of glue are all around, and there is nothing I can do to disguise them.
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to fix the internal struts where the pins were unusable, I found nothing better than use thin fishing line...
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and that's all. now rests on blocks waiting for the unwrapping moment, where we'll see if it holds...
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though I think this should be my space to relax, it makes me scream ... and considering that I have two other roden that I promised to do on the shelf, I might as well begin to pack for the hell of the modeller!

greetings from un upset mc. :o

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #211 on: July 24, 2013, 10:57:38 AM »
Paolo, don't feel bad.  I'm having almost the same troubles
as you...as a matter of fact we should get together over a
beer and compare swear words!  I'm so far in the dog house
with the Lord I would probably need absolution from the Pope
to get out of this one. ;)
  Aside from that, your model is still absolutely wonderful, pimples
and all.  And that's a good idea with the tape strips to hold everything.
Thanks for the tip!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #212 on: July 24, 2013, 12:30:41 PM »
mc65,
   Paolo, don't be so hard on yourself, those Roden Kits can be a real challenge and they take a lot for granted. Your work is spectacular, so don't consider a "first and last flight scenario!!" I built this Kit a few years back and when it came to mounting that top wing two things saved the day.   First, a Biplane Assembly Jig; there are several on the market and they are invaluable when used with other then the precisely engineered kits. Mine is a version that used to be produced by Aeroclub in the UK. don't know if it's still available but there are others on the market.

   and the DIII in the jig;

   The Jig not only supports and contains your Model, it also allows you to set the desired "Stagger" on the wings (Angle the top wing (Normally) leans ahead of the lower wing.
    Before you mount the top wing with the help of the jig consider a simple  template to ensure the angle and spacing on the Cabane Struts matches the upper wing attachment points. Just use your upper wing "holes" as the pattern, drill corresponding holes in the template (I use sheet styrene) and be very attentive to the angle between the fuselage center line or axis and the centre line of the wing when viewed from above. This will get around the lack of solid mounts that ensure the alignment of the struts. Even if I don't use the Jig on assembly I always use the template for the cabanes, even on the seemingly perfect Kits like Wingnut Wings.

   Hope this helps, there are others here who may use different methods and certainly better ones.
   ......and again, nice work!
Cheers,
Lance

Offline Dal Gavan

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #213 on: July 24, 2013, 05:32:03 PM »
Paolo, as the builder you know every little error and mistake you made- and you see them every time you look at the model.  To an observer who has been watching your build, they see a superbly-built and finished model.  And we can barely see the mistakes you try to point out.

You've done a fantastic job, mate.  And I. for one, have found your build log very helpful.  I'll definitely use it when I start my Roden D.III.

Cheers.

Dal.

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #214 on: July 24, 2013, 09:42:23 PM »
Paolo, as the builder you know every little error and mistake you made- and you see them every time you look at the model.  To an observer who has been watching your build, they see a superbly-built and finished model.  And we can barely see the mistakes you try to point out.

You've done a fantastic job, mate.  And I. for one, have found your build log very helpful.  I'll definitely use it when I start my Roden D.III.

Cheers.

Dal.

Make that 2 that have found your Blog informative! I have actually built this kit and the DI . Like you mine came close to Flying. On the positive side, the DI wing is an easy deal if you ever build one. That Pylon in the center balances the wing making it easy to add the interplane struts  ;D
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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #215 on: July 24, 2013, 10:55:47 PM »
Hi Paolo! I'm glad you didn't went for it "first and last flight".

What you did so far it's much above of that issue, but i do understand all the cursing and who knows maybe He understands it too!

Cheers

« Last Edit: July 24, 2013, 11:08:48 PM by Zabu »

Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #216 on: July 24, 2013, 10:58:47 PM »
Don't stress out Paolo! She's coming along nicely. I've made a lot of real clankers in all of my builds and just like you, I always point them out for others to see. To my way of thinking, that's what makes a build log valuable to other members. Keep your nose to the grindstone and you'll end up with a great looking model.

Cheers,

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #217 on: July 29, 2013, 12:03:42 PM »
back home!

thank you all, I needed some encouragement...
lance, you tip to align the struts it's genial, I'll adopt it in the next buildings, thank you very much! ;)

I unpacked the wings sceptically, but, hey, seems hold! :o
in a flash of enthusiasm, I wired the wirable, and added the water pipes.
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I suspect I did something wrong... but now I'm too tired ti verify, tomorrow, maybe...
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I did the pipes with brass wire, and the connections with heat shrink tubing.
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it seems not too bad, to me...
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and now, I need some sleep. I think I'll go immediately to bZZZZZZZ. ;D


 

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #218 on: July 29, 2013, 12:12:30 PM »
Paolo,
   Spectacular follow up, I really like the way you used the shrink wrap on the plumbing joints.......Genius!!
Keep up the really great work, you've got a real winner coming along here.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #219 on: July 29, 2013, 03:27:30 PM »
Hi,

Viewing photos and model looks like a real plane. On some photos indistinguishable from reality. I noticed one thing though. Cross on the top wing power coins. Will is somehow suppressed, or leave as is?

Cheers,

Vladimir

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #220 on: July 29, 2013, 08:46:41 PM »
Great build Paolo,very impressive finish.

Cheers

Pete.

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #221 on: July 29, 2013, 10:47:59 PM »
Paolo.
Your struggle with fitting the upper wing is impressive. For me it is a great challenge, also.

Adam.

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #222 on: July 29, 2013, 10:50:36 PM »
I don't know what else I can say Paolo, other
than she's beautiful.  Your skills amaze me and
inspire me to try new and bigger things.
 Thank you, my friend. :)

Cheers,
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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #223 on: July 29, 2013, 10:56:06 PM »
thanks... too gentle! ::)

today a little improvements before returning on duty.
at last I found the right tube to do the wheels's axle:
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should go like that...
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I just cut it and do some roundels. this night maybe I'll adjust and glue all.
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in parallel, I worked on the ASI and its mount. here some gyzmo..
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well, it's all, for now.

Vladimir, I don't understand what you mean... maybe the locks of the struts on the upper wing? I added them! but if they seems too prominent, I may reduce or pull them off...
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time to go.
bye, p. ;)

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Re: 1/32 albatros D:III roden
« Reply #224 on: July 30, 2013, 05:22:37 AM »
  Paolo,
Stunning progress my friend. Very impressive work on her new legs. Looking forward to seeing more later,until then keep up the outstanding work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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