Fine build! Very detailed. Looking forward to see the final product.
On Oct 29, 6:46 am, [email protected] wrote:
> Thanks to all!
>
> I'm very happy myself, been a while since I did a build that I wantedto keep
> going on.
>
> Dennis, I've attached some engine build photos.
>
> >>>LeRhone Engine
>
> The engine that's supplied with the model comes in 2 versions - very simple
> and more detailed. It is a LeRhone Rotary engine, the kind where the entire
> engiine spins around the shaft, not just the propeller. I downloaded another
> LeRhone engine papermodel (can't remember from where - again!). However, I
> ended up using the FG supplied engine with just a couple of bits from the
> other model.
>
> First picture is the basic engine block - simple.
>
> Next pic shows the cylinder builds. I stretched out the drawing then
> wrapped/glued around a narrow dowel. This is the easiest way to form little
> cylinders like this. After they dried, I carefully trimmed off the top of the
> dowel and then trimmed and pointed the bottom. This would be inserted into
> the engine block and be much more secure than simply glueing the cylinder to
> the blocks flat surface.
>
> After all cylinders were glued and dried, I added some of the little bits of
> detail. Rocker pieces, pipes, push rods, etc.
>
> In the end it builds up to a nice engine. Like the cockpit it was loads of
> fun.<<<
>
> Mark,
>
> I had to re-build the nose due to a building mistake. I didn't want to
> completely paint the nose but it may come to that eventually.
>
> As to showing the close-up pics I'm comfortable with this group that any
> criticism is constructive. Can't remember seeing mean-spirited build comments.
>
> I've been with this group for a looonnnnggg time. My first builds ranged from
> disaster to just OK.
>
> But with all the suggestions, help, builds and community on this list, it's
> helped me to increase my skills and desire.
>
> So, that being said, Thank You to the group for helping me go further.
>
> JoeG
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: John Freeman <[email protected]>
>
> To: Papermodels II <[email protected]>
>
> Sent: Wed, Oct 28, 2009 5:25 pm
>
> Subject: [Papermodels II 40624] Re: UPDATE 1-24 Airco Dh-2 Progress
>
> Mighty nice, Joe. Now take it easy--I know that when you get this
> close to the end there is a temptation to hurry to get finished.
> Don't. We can wait--and you probably can too!
>
> John Freeman
>
>
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