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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #135 on: June 16, 2015, 08:04:19 AM »
Happy to be of help Przemol, the wing making is quite a simple process.

Thanks Stephen for your kind comments, to answer your question my model will not be wearing any markings, it will be an unarmed trainer.

Thanks also to Ermeio for your very nice words, yes, the sikorsky is now on the home straight, I trial fitted the bottom wings last night and apart from a little tweaking they fitted very well, will paint the bottom wings today and hopefully have them fitted permanently tonight, then make the struts and fit the top wing.
As far as my next build, I have not decided yet, the HPH Macchi M.5 is very tempting though.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #136 on: June 16, 2015, 11:52:39 AM »
Gorgeous wings, Des!  I'm always flabbergasted by your ability to achieve such remarkable results so quickly.  (Reverse engineered alien technology, perhaps?)
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #137 on: June 16, 2015, 06:47:18 PM »
Hi Des!!!

I knew I saw it somewhere :) Thanks for pointing us at right directions!!!

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #138 on: June 22, 2015, 09:24:49 PM »
Now that I am back on deck after my emergency hospital stay I can happily say that the bottom wings are now fitted. I simulated the wing ribs the same way I did on the top wing, I used Bob's Stripper, a brilliant product and so simple to use. I used five minute epoxy to retain the wings, and to maintain the correct dihedral, once the epoxy was dry I ran some runny CA around the wing/fuselage joint. The top wing is also complete so I will now make the eight struts, these will be made from toothpicks as I have done with a few of my scratch builds.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #139 on: June 22, 2015, 09:27:14 PM »
Beautiful!
Des, do you plan on weathering it or it will stay in this pristine condition?
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #140 on: June 22, 2015, 09:28:56 PM »
Brilliant work Des.
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #141 on: June 22, 2015, 10:00:21 PM »
Good to have you back in the saddle, Des. :D  The
Sikorsky is really looking good and I am looking
forward to the next updates.  My question today is
with Von Bob's strippers for the rib tapes, did you
add any glue to them or just use the paint to keep
them in place...if they are painted at all?

Cheers,
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #142 on: June 23, 2015, 01:24:46 AM »
Wonderful work as usual Des. This will be really interesting with the top wing on.
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #143 on: June 23, 2015, 01:34:38 AM »
Hi Des!!!

Fantastic work!!! Also hope you are all well!!!

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #144 on: June 23, 2015, 07:50:14 AM »
Many thanks Sasho, Martin, Ernie, Stephen and Lukas for all your wonderful comments, they are truely appreciated.

Ernie, Bob's Strippers are a low tack vinyl so they adhere quite well to the wing surface but if needed can be easily removed. I usually apply a few coats of automotive primer on my wings sanding lightly between coats, then I apply the top coat and then a coat of satin clear. The only place I use a tad of glue is on the trailing edge and leading edge, once the strip is in its final position I apply a tiny drop of CA right at the end of the strip, this prevents the strip from lifting while sanding. The strips are extremely easy to use and come in a variety of widths, they cut well with a sharp scalpen blade and take paint well.

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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #145 on: June 23, 2015, 10:00:03 AM »
Nice to see you back at the bench Des  :)




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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #146 on: June 23, 2015, 10:07:00 AM »
Quote from: Terri on June 23, 2015, 10:00:03 AM
Nice to see you back at the bench Des  :)
Terri

Likewise!  And with such spectacular results!
Cheers,
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #147 on: June 24, 2015, 02:02:40 AM »
glad that you are feeling better des. the work is magnificent as always. i have been following this since day one as i really like the sikorsky S. XVI. looking at the cowl i noticed the louvers are missing, is that something you plan to add or did this particular craft not have them? i want to ask about the strippers. in the photos they look great. what is the diameter that you use? are they realistically scale thickness for 1/32. the reason i ask is that i want to consider using them in 1/48 and i am afraid in the smaller scale they may appear too thick and or too wide. can he custom cut them. i guess that last question is for bob actually. anyway, shes a cracker.
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #148 on: June 24, 2015, 02:33:09 AM »
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want to ask about the strippers. in the photos they look great. what is the diameter that you use? are they realistically scale thickness for 1/32. the reason i ask is that i want to consider using them in 1/48 and i am afraid in the smaller scale they may appear too thick and or too wide. can he custom cut them. i guess that last question is for bob actually. anyway, shes a cracker.

Hi Albie,
 I do custom cut from 0.5mm up to 1.5mm in 0.25 increments. Suitable for 48th? Not too sure if I'm honest. They may sit too proud of the wing for scale effect.

Thanks for your kind endorsement, Des. I'm glad you like using them and using them well by the looks of it  ;)
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Re: Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale
« Reply #149 on: June 24, 2015, 03:50:56 AM »
thanks bob thats what i wondered.
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