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Offline RAGIII

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2015, 08:12:46 AM »
Beautiful start as always Des! Your interior work is already looking first class!
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2015, 08:43:50 AM »
My many thanks to the following people for their extremely kind comments;
Terri, Martin, Ian, Barry, Michael, LM, Verbeek, Matz, Bud, Ondra, George, UFAG and Rick.

To answer your question Ondra I taped the longerons to the plan using Tamiya tape, then I fitted each of the frame members using plastic glue. Once both sides were made I again taped each side standing upright to the plan and glued the bottom frame members, once dry I reversed the fuselage frame and did the same with the top. It is important to make sure that the glue is fully cured before removing the section from the plan.

Barry, The first of this type had wings with a slight back sweep, the following models had straight wings, I will be trying to build the one depicted in the plans.

Matz and Bud, I will attempt to move the pilot seat as far forward as possible which will allow more of the woven section exposed for a second person to sit. The woven frame I made is the same size as in the book so it did not protrude over the front of the fuel tank, not as far as I can see, a little more investigation is required before things are glued in place. I did come across one picture of the two seats side by side but for the life of me can't find it now, it pays to save things as soon as I find them.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2015, 12:02:10 PM »
Wow!  Des, you are off to a flying start.  It is always a joy to follow
your wonderful scratch-builds and the Sikorsky will be no exception.
Your metal work are little works of art.  Thanks, my friend for sharing
your talents with us!

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2015, 01:00:16 PM »
Thanks Ernie for your very kind comments, they are always appreciated. I thought I would build something more conventional this time but still an aircraft that has not been kitted in 1:32 scale.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2015, 03:24:26 PM »
Hello gentlemen,
Yes !! Des is back on pilot seat !!  :)
I wondered that would be your next build past days.
I sign in for hours of seing pleasure.  ;)
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2015, 08:40:04 PM »
Fantastic start Des  :)

Can't wait to see her come together..

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2015, 09:12:14 PM »
Thanks Alain and Guy for looking in and leaving very nice comments, they are much appreciated.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2015, 12:22:10 AM »
A great start, Des
The choice of this subject is brilliant and I'm sure that your rendition will turn out superb, as ever...
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2015, 02:34:12 AM »
Just joining the party... WOW!
But you already knew that, Des!  ;)

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #24 on: May 10, 2015, 08:19:51 AM »
the wicker frame behind the main seat was for a passenger/observer i think. i want to say off the top of my head some had a wide seat for side by side seating. but i may be thinking of something else ,gonna have to dig out my books. i had started a scratch build of one of these a while back in 1/32 myself des. although i did not get as far. i am sure this will be another of your masterpieces.i love the look of this plane with its spindly landing gear and simple clean lines.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #25 on: May 10, 2015, 09:26:50 AM »
Many thanks Ermeio, Bob and Scott for your very nice comments, they are really appreciated.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2015, 06:34:31 PM »
Chic beginning! I will be watching with great interest.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2015, 11:39:04 PM »
Many thanks for the description, Des, very helpful! This could be well used for fuselages of aircraft like B.E.2 or S.E.5a, definitely I will give it a try. ;)

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2015, 09:19:06 PM »
I painted the wood using oils over Gunze acrylic, a day in my heat box dried it then I sprayed a coat of satin clear. As you can see, the fuel tank, woven seat frame, pilot seat, instrument panel with tacho, hand pump, throttle quadrant, steering column and rudder bar have all been fitted, I have also started doing the fuselage frame bracing with turnbuckles. I still need to add the control cables, starting magneto, selector switch and seat belts.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #29 on: May 12, 2015, 09:33:20 PM »
The next stunning model, Des.
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