Lots done in the past three weeks but at a very slow pace. Prior to completing the rigging I cobbled together this neat little adjustable work stand, I believe someone here posted the idea, whoever it was many thanks, it's a real boon to the rigging phase as it can be bent to virtually any angle and, at eye level on your bench, it helps the process immensely.
The Flight Control cables were added which required a lot of work in the restricted spaces between the wings. First on were the elevator cables, then the rudder cables. Here's the elevator cables from the large bell crank on the nacelle........
Here they pass through the pulley on the rear strut of the first bay.........
.......and they then run to the upper and lower control horns on the elevators.
The rudder and tailskid control cables start as two and are then split to three cables by a brass and leather fitting. The Kit supplies a rather over sized Photo Etch fitting which I trimmed down in size and re-drilled........
Getting it mounted and then ensuring that, when completed, it would hold it's proper vertical alignment proved tricky however if you........ hold ......your tongue......just.......so!
The aileron control system was changed to the retractable bungee type as mentioned last thread and the lower wing aileron cables and fairleads were added.
Several other flying wires were then added and the landing gear as well.
All that remains now is the upper wing fuel tank, Lewis Gun, and prop to install, some touch ups (lots of scratches to cover and re-sealing of edges where the decals have frayed a bit) bit more Post Shading "a-la Bud" and some weathering. It's been a long haul with lots of real life delays and interruptions but I'm almost there!
Cheers,
Lance
