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Re: Composite Warbird Build 1/7th P-40E Warhawk Mould How To
...just a quick pic update today
There will be another video shortly, but I wanted to keep the thread updated. I've completed all of the mould sections, and will now move on to some access holes to allow for construction. |
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06-07-2008, 06:09 PM
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P40 Fuselage Mould Complete
Well video number 8 is now available on my youtube channel and can be seen on this page here www.youtube.com/b1heqh54
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06-07-2008, 08:28 PM
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Re: Composite Warbird Build 1/7th P-40E Warhawk Mould How To
My hat is off to you! That is the most elegant mould I have ever seen. Can't wait to see the next installment.
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06-07-2008, 08:41 PM
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Re: Composite Warbird Build 1/7th P-40E Warhawk Mould How To
PS - That Yoda quote has been stuck in my head for thirty years - I'm so glad I'm not the only one!!
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06-16-2008, 11:13 AM
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Tool Validation Layup
...just some quick pics today
All looks good so far - I've just finished joining the two main fuselage sections here and I'm about to join and attach the tail sections. This part will validate the tool function and provide a sample part for sectioning. The sections will provide templates for formers, radio tray etc.. I removed the bottom mould sections freely by hand to provide access for the joining operation. I used 3 coats of 100% carnauba wax as a parting medium. Detail transfer looks good, and as you can see there was very little flash. To colour the epoxy I used very cheap metallic flake acrylic paint. I expect to have a complete fuselage shell by mid week. I had a few minutes to post some pics and thought I would take the opportunity. Stay tuned - more to come. |
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06-19-2008, 03:29 AM
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1st P-40E Composite Fuse Pics
I just finished pulling the first fuselage for the P-40 project. There will be another video very shortly to answer some more questions for you "how-to" types.
As you can see, there is still some flash to trim up, but the functionality of the tool has been validated. I also tried a few different experiments with seam joining and layup technique, so if you look closely you will see some variations. All in all, it will serve the pupose and I can fly my plane without fear of pushing the envelope. The weight is 1.6lbs or 0.73kg. It's probably a little on the heavy side, because I wasn't too concerned at this point. |
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06-19-2008, 10:22 AM
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Re: Composite Warbird Build 1/7th P-40E Warhawk Mould How To
Wow!!!!!!!
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06-19-2008, 10:49 AM
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Re: Composite Warbird Build 1/7th P-40E Warhawk Mould How To
That's what I thought too, until I started with the mock ups - now I'm thinking I gotta have a cowl mould before it will look any good at all.
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