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Post by Ian H. on Dec 14, 2023 20:15:45 GMT
Hope you feel better, Robbo! Yes, there are some messy respiratory ailments going around here in the Colonies, too. Especially with kids.
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Post by bwilt on Dec 15, 2023 10:05:28 GMT
Speedy recovery, and btw, really like the changed title on this one 😄
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Post by Robbo on Apr 24, 2024 21:05:37 GMT
Right time to get Peggy moving again.
I need a bit of clear rod as she is going to be my first aircraft in flight, I'll show you why at the end of the build.
I've been looking on line and it seems I can get 2mm diameter clear rod easily but will this be strong enough to hold her 10cm off the ground? straight up not at and angle
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 24, 2024 23:13:23 GMT
Bring her across the finish line, Robbo!!!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 25, 2024 4:07:37 GMT
Even though this a 1/72 kit, I think 2mm rod will be a tad on the weak side.
I would get 3mm for this, that should be stable enough for the weight.
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Post by Robbo on Apr 25, 2024 8:47:27 GMT
I thought it would be a bit weak to but I've never used this stuff so I don't know how strong it is
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Post by Boots on Apr 25, 2024 8:52:35 GMT
How are you gonna attach the rod  |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 25, 2024 8:53:33 GMT
Not too sure yet was going to ask when I get to that stage.
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Post by Boots on Apr 25, 2024 8:56:05 GMT
Not my area of expertise Robbo as i very rarely build anything that flies............unless i get the hump with it and it gets launched!!  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 25, 2024 10:49:43 GMT
I did an in flight take on a Beaufighter a few years ago. I drilled a hole in the fuselage and added the 5mm rod to the aircraft. The problem isn't so much the rods strength, it is brittle compared to any styrene.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 25, 2024 18:52:55 GMT
I agree, 2mm is probably too thin. It's surprising how much even a small model can exert pressure and cause a post to flex. I have done two in-flight projects; the Tamiya Buffalo and the Roden RC-135 and they both required a fairly robust post to support them.
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Post by Robbo on Apr 25, 2024 19:41:04 GMT
It's ok I had a chat with Andy Cleasens on how he does his as they are nearly all in flight models he does
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Post by Robbo on Apr 26, 2024 8:33:23 GMT
Got the rod on e-bay  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 26, 2024 10:03:14 GMT
Nice one mate  |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 26, 2024 14:52:44 GMT
What size did you end up getting,Robbo.
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Post by Robbo on Apr 26, 2024 15:54:32 GMT
I was advised for a 1/48 I would need 5mm so for this one I got 3mm. It's not going to be at an angle, it will be straight up so shouldn't bend
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Post by Robbo on Apr 26, 2024 16:44:05 GMT
Disaster just struck, I was sanding an exhaust as it was a bit tight and it snapped in half and half hit every wall in my model room before disappearing in to the word of lost parts
I have contacted a friend at the club who has done no end of 1/72 spitfires to see if he has a spare, I've kept the half in case I have to make a half
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Post by JEFF on Apr 26, 2024 20:17:49 GMT
Oh Man. I hate when that happens.  Hopefully your Buddy can help you out. |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 26, 2024 20:35:33 GMT
I contacted two people and I'm sure one will come up trumps Anyway moving on I spent a good hour at the bench and Peggy is very nearly finished building. Just letting bits dry before I can finish thing like the wheel well covers, if that is what they are called, they really are holding on with a wish and a lot of glue, it'll clean up. I had a big gap on the underside that was easier to fill with a shim of plasticard, quite pleased how that looks now   |
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Post by Boots on Apr 26, 2024 20:42:11 GMT
Looking very nice indeed matey |
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Hopefully your Buddy can help you out.