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Start of my P-61
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:48 pm
by Buttercup
Got the center section and booms roughcut. Now need the outer section of the wings.
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Re: Start of my P-61
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:05 pm
by EK
Put big enough motors on it and it'll fly just like it is!
Are we going to see it a Sherman or do we have to wait until Wichita?
Re: Start of my P-61
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:32 pm
by Bob Leone
I should have 2 of them done by Wichita.
It is always easier to build 2 rather than 1.
Re: Start of my P-61
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:37 pm
by PFawcett
Lookin good Bobby! Can't wait to see it in action!
Re: Start of my P-61
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:25 pm
by Bob Leone
This is cutting the outer panels for the wing with a single template at the root.
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Wing sanded, lined up with strait leading edge, and clamped down with strait edge. Cut rod trough.
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Line up the booms and glue them to wing.
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Next week install verticals, install motor mounts, but I need the motors this weekend to whoop up on these tx boys.
Re: Start of my P-61
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:53 am
by Dane McGee
Thanks for the pics Bob!
Re: Start of my P-61
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:34 pm
by Bruce B
Awesome dude. Looks great. Lots of scale goin on around here. Lookin forward to Kansas. Four twins in the air at the same time is gonna be sweet!!