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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2014, 05:58:52 AM »
All,

A bit of real progress now as I have started work on building up the cockpit.  I took Stefan's advice and glued on some paper over the the bulkhead behind the seat painted beige to represent the fabric.

Made an attempt at knocking up the switch things on the small panel on the starboard cockpit - not brilliant, but just adds a bit of interest I hope.   Also made start on on some rigging to the control column using stretched sprue.







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Dave
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2014, 06:05:12 AM »
Dave,
Your interior looks awesome!
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2014, 02:01:20 AM »
Like Rick wounderful.
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2014, 06:44:46 AM »
Rick and Martin -

Thank you both!

Work on the cockpit is pretty much complete now.   Cockpit rigging and rudder bar foot stirrups made from stretched sprue.   Next stage is to start work on the engine.

Regards

Dave





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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2014, 06:48:29 AM »
This is a very nice update. Wait for the next.
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #20 on: October 09, 2014, 08:01:08 AM »
Looking great. Nice work on the control lines!
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2014, 01:37:34 PM »
Brilliant work on the innards, Dave!  This is promising to be a real gem.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2014, 08:31:21 PM »
Very nice job of the cockpit, Dave.  As Rick mentioned, you did a great job of
the control lines. The rudder bar stirrups are a very nice touch.  Looking
forward to your next updates.  Well done!

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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2014, 09:10:14 AM »
Brilliant work on the innards, Dave!  This is promising to be a real gem.
Cheers,
Bud

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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2014, 11:56:08 AM »
Nice work so far Dave , really like your wood tones  :)





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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #25 on: October 10, 2014, 04:54:21 PM »
Great start Dave. I'm looking forward to the future updates.

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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2014, 07:30:41 AM »
Thank you all kindly, folks -

Next update:

Completed the engine.   I intend to have the cowling panels closed up on this one so have not gone overboard on detail.   I've just added small bits that will be visible.   Therefore added spark plugs (stretched sprue), ignition leads (bronze brown cotton thread) and the tubing/plumbing thing at the very front of the engine.





Whilst waiting for the engine components to set/dry, made up the formers for the engine mount.  To ensure this all aligned correctly, dry mounted inside the fuselage half.



Once all had set, fitted the completed engine in the mount and then glued all into the slots in the fuselage.  Dry mounting paid off here as it simply sat into place nice and snug without too much shunting about to get a good fit.



I then left this set for a bit before finally glued on the other fuselage half - everything fitted nicely. 






 I have not left this all this to set over night.  Tomorrow I will tidy up the join before applying some model filler.

More to follow in due course.

Regards

Dave



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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #27 on: October 12, 2014, 07:40:52 AM »
That is very nice Dave.
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #28 on: October 12, 2014, 09:19:09 AM »
Outstanding work on the engine, Dave!  Looks right at home nestled in the fuselage.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Wingnut Wings Albatros DV
« Reply #29 on: October 12, 2014, 10:05:13 AM »
She's coming together beautifully Dave, you have done a superb job with the cockpit interior and the engine, this is turning into a real gem of a model.

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