Amazing video. This really shows the amount of work that goes into building a freeflight model. I've built a few myself, so I know the kind of patience and determination it takes. Well done, sir!
Thanks for your kind words! Regarding "patience "...I don't agree that model building requires patience at all. I'm the most impatient guy you'll ever meet! Making a model airplane is not a slow drudgery at all, it is an enjoyable pastime like watching your favorite movie or reading your favorite book. Entertaining and satisfying to do, and a bit of disappointment when its finished because the fun is over. If someone as antsy as ME can build models, it can't require much patience.
The Dremel tool gets a lot of use. Sanding drum and cutoff wheel mainly, but drilling holes also. It can get into small.spots and grind material.away much faster than conventional abrasives. Highly recommended!
I just "eyeballed" it. Glue one wing on at the angle and dihedral you want, then hold the other panel in place until it looks straight and symmetrical. Use CA glue so you can have the kicker set it exactly when you are ready. In my experience, jigs and fixtures aren't as reliable as just carefully looking at it before the glue sets.
Do you put it on the underside of the plastic or the top? Also, did you find it awkward to position the radial engine decal cutout and the rounding pieces at the nose on the fuselage side?
Amazing video. This really shows the amount of work that goes into building a freeflight model. I've built a few myself, so I know the kind of patience and determination it takes. Well done, sir!
Thanks for your kind words! Regarding "patience "...I don't agree that model building requires patience at all. I'm the most impatient guy you'll ever meet! Making a model airplane is not a slow drudgery at all, it is an enjoyable pastime like watching your favorite movie or reading your favorite book. Entertaining and satisfying to do, and a bit of disappointment when its finished because the fun is over. If someone as antsy as ME can build models, it can't require much patience.
Awesome build, I’m a big fan that’s getting into the hobby, I’m 13 and I’m loving it
"Blue paper" covering material is just regular tissue paper. Domestic (in kit) or Japanese tissue (higher quality) can be used.
The Dremel tool gets a lot of use. Sanding drum and cutoff wheel mainly, but drilling holes also. It can get into small.spots and grind material.away much faster than conventional abrasives. Highly recommended!
What fun... made this kit when I was 12, now going to build again with my kid who is 12...
I don't know what I liked more, watching the model come together or the super glue bottle disappearing the reappearing in a different spot
donde encuentro el plano de este avión?
No munitions in kit. Just balsa, paper, wire, and plastic canopy/cowling.
I just "eyeballed" it. Glue one wing on at the angle and dihedral you want, then hold the other panel in place until it looks straight and symmetrical. Use CA glue so you can have the kicker set it exactly when you are ready. In my experience, jigs and fixtures aren't as reliable as just carefully looking at it before the glue sets.
You are correct! Final shot is too brief. An early attempt at time lapse, and the model was shipped off before I could do reshoots. Live and learn...
hello my friend you can share plans of dusty planes? this is my email juanunix@gmail.com
How are you using the dremel? I see it sanding some but at the beginning I couldn’t tell. Any tips in using one?
Yes, the Sharpie color stays just fine. Some tones cover better than others of course...
It looks like you colored the vacuum formrd parts with a sharpie. Is it possible to get a permanent color with that?
Do you put it on the underside of the plastic or the top? Also, did you find it awkward to position the radial engine decal cutout and the rounding pieces at the nose on the fuselage side?
What do u call that blue paper????
"You are watching paint dry...Haha! Great stuff, Dave!
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How do you glue the wings at the exact dihedral?
I always find that challenging.
Any tips?
is there any difference between the tissue for model airplanes and the tissue paper you can buy at a hobby store?
Generally Japanese tissue is the covering of choice for freeflight models. Available from hobby supply websites.
And he didn’t even change his t-shirt
you can share this plan?
+JUANUNIX1982 You can purchase the plans from Guillows online.
What is "art spray" ?
+Michael Palmer Art spray is used to seal drawings, charcoal, and other media. It's kind of like clear acrylic that won't flake if slightly bent.
If you really could work that fast maybe you could build all the kits you have.
very cool, some added music would have been nice but great job otherwise