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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #135 on: May 01, 2015, 06:01:08 AM »
It now goes on here and at the D IV.
Motor used above, bonded front holder and top cover.
Must now to dry, then filled and sanded the halves.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #136 on: May 05, 2015, 12:37:18 AM »
The engine cover is sanded and ready painted.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #137 on: May 05, 2015, 03:14:38 AM »
You did a wonderful job converting the cowling, Martin!  Looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #138 on: May 05, 2015, 07:37:41 AM »
Thank you Bud.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #139 on: May 05, 2015, 11:29:43 AM »
Exactly what Bud said...that doesn't look easy!

Well done and great progress.

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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #140 on: May 05, 2015, 11:29:21 PM »
Your cowl turn out really well Martin !



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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #141 on: May 06, 2015, 01:17:10 AM »
Thank you for your nice comments Dan and Terri.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #142 on: May 09, 2015, 04:55:24 AM »
The ribs tapes are applied at the bottom. Must still be partly brought to proper length.
In the V-struts, one each side provided with Lozenge.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #143 on: May 12, 2015, 04:19:16 AM »
V-struts fully equipped with Lozenge and upper rib bands attached.
Glued V-struts at surface and inner tension wires to N-struts attached.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #144 on: May 12, 2015, 06:18:13 AM »
Great update, Martin!  She looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #145 on: May 12, 2015, 06:22:55 AM »
Thank you Bud.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #146 on: May 12, 2015, 12:28:17 PM »
Great update, Martin!  She looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud

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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #147 on: May 12, 2015, 09:29:42 PM »
Thank you Rick.
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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #148 on: May 12, 2015, 09:36:15 PM »
Looking great, Martin.

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Re: SSW D III early (old Eduard kit)
« Reply #149 on: May 13, 2015, 05:46:48 AM »
Thank`s Drew.
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