Today was an all shop day, and it was a productive one. I clamped the body back together carefully. And of course filled some unwanted gaps, but less then I expected. It clamped together well, doing one side at a time just to make sure I was getting the best fit. Sanding was also needed to account for the displacement of material from the band saw blade when it was cut apart. I chose not to glue the roof on just for more simplicity when adding more interior components.
The seats were set in for test fitting and they fit just as planned.
I then began working on the cockpit and the abundance of controls and gages. I finished the collective lever and started the insturment dash. To make the dials on the dash I glued Beech veneer onto the walnut casing and proceeded to drill trough the veneer to reveal the walnut beneath it.
Thanks for taking a look,
Ryan
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hunter71
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#1 posted 411 days ago
Great work Ryan. Here is a 15 year old teaching a 63 year old what detail really is.
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#2 posted 411 days ago
Thanks a lot Doug.
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#3 posted 411 days ago
Very nice progress.
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#4 posted 411 days ago
I was very encouraged to find this site. I wanted to thank you for this special read. I definitely savored every little bit of it.
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#5 posted 411 days ago
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#6 posted 410 days ago
I love seeing this too. The detail is amazing! It is going to be awesome when finished! (It already is!)
Keep us posted! :)
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GrandpaLen
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#7 posted 410 days ago
Your attention to detail is amazing. Please keep us posted as you progress through to completion.
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HalDougherty
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#8 posted 410 days ago
Your model is impressive now, I’ll be watching to see the finished project.
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Bob Kassmeyer
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#9 posted 410 days ago
Just went through the rest of your projects, you really have an eye for detail. Keep up the good work, really do want to see this when you are done.
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