Here are some pics of the Wright Flyer. This build reminds me a whole lot of building r/c planes. The details and parts are amazing. I haven’t veared from the instructions other than some wood stain. It probably would have looked great being entirely the lighter color, but I like the ribs detail and wanted them to stand out. Anyhow, any advice is appreciated
Dayum! Seriously very cool. That’s a great start! [:D[
Gary
Completed some of the bottom wing.
I’m getting an error message on your last three photos but the upper ones look incredible! A lot of work but the end results are going to be spectacular!
Owly Chit ! !
Whatta bunch of closework . T.B.
Sorry about the double pics. I tried the get links option and ended with double pics. Anyhow, I completed some of the pilots area today.
Yeh tanker. If you like those tiny models, this one fits right in. It comes with brass plates of detailed bell cranks, sprockets, motor parts etc. The rigging is going yo be a challenge. It’s a large model that I plan to put in the office but the pieces are tiny.
That’s beautiful! [Y]
That looks amazing! Looking forward to the finished product. I’m a Wright Bros. buff and two years ago I took a ride on the 1910 Wright Flyer replica based here in Ohio.
Always a delight seeing WIP pics of projects I probably will never be able to put together. Just beautiful!
Wow! This IS a cool project! Nice work so far and nice photos for your WIP.
Max
More than your average project, looking foward to it’s completion.
This is the dreaded drive train. It wasn’t quite as bad as I expected but still a little challenging.
Wow, coming along nicely. BTW, thanks for your service from one vet to another. I can’t wait to see the finished piece.
I’ve started on the rigging. Any tips on getting the wires/strings tight? It seems when I tighten one, it will loosen a different one. I’ve learned from trial and error that it is best to stretch the thread, tack it down with glue and then tie your knot instead of tieing your knot and then glueing. This model has been the most challenging one I’ve ever built and has pulled me into the history of the machine. I recommend it to everyone.