Figured I’d post my progress on my Avenger.
Yes, there’s ribs missing, I’ll install and cut them next.
I cant make the top 2 images show themselves. I’m using imgur and their BBcode for forums on all 4 pics.
What are you going to use for covering material Are you planning on flying it? If so, rubber band free flight of installing micro servos?
Very nice start, you have my full attention.
Toshi
I might just skin it. I’m planning on making some larger versions RC and out of foam board once this one is done. Theyll be cheap to fix and lightweight.
Haven’t built one of their kits in a few years. Lots of fun. Still have 1/2 doz. in the closet. Built a couple of Peanut scale ones a while back for the grandkids. They lasted about 15 minutes out at the ballfield.
Jim [cptn]
Ahh, such good memories of those. I might just have to break one out for the heck of it.
What scale is this?
Guillows says its “approximately” 1/30. They give a scale but everything from a zero to a fw190 to a tbf has the same wingspan of 1/30.
Very cool, haven’t build one of these since high school.
Mike
The newer laser cut ones are world easier than the die cut old ones. I’ve got a fw190 I’m dreading as its die cut because of the rib slots which often breakaway part of the rib if not done perfectly.
Great kits though.
Got some small rib work done.
Wow! Such intricate detail. You’re the man!
Toshi
Being as I don’t follow directions, I had to (or have a small saw) I had to sand these pieces apart then install the pieces.
Looking great! Sometimes for formers and such from the sheet stock, I trace the part on 020 styrene, cut it out, and then laminate the plastic piece to the balsa. Saves filling and a lot of sanding if the piece will be visible and painted.
Yes, coming along nicely. While I haven’t done it in a while, I use to scratch build my wood models. Consequently I have multiple plans from the past manufacturers as well and not so past designers in FF and RC.
If anyone is interested in a certain AC I can check my inventory to see what I have on my files. They would need to be printed out but the plans are free.
Ah ;
Those were some models back then .Hey ! where’d you get those neat looking pins ? Tanker - Builder
They’re insect pins. Sometimes used for bird taxidermy.
Ive got an update with way too much light!
The wing is not glued in, it’s just there for placement and fitting.
Gosh, I haven’t built a stick and tissue model in years. Lookin’ good, there’s just something about these that a plastic model can’t match!