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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
Yesterday, 08:08 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Thank you for the kind words, Tim! ...

Thank you for the kind words, Tim!

Patience, I have much of, true. Skills - I will likely never match those of ChadV, Mirce and many others that have posted here. Thankful for the time you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

I hope and pray the best for you. No way forward...

I hope and pray the best for you. No way forward except through.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Beautiful work, Chad - I would not have expected...

Beautiful work, Chad - I would not have expected less from you. Mine will just be "good enough" in comparison. At least I've learned a lot by pushing through the process.

I've noticed that you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

That sounds like a good way to ensure consistent...

That sounds like a good way to ensure consistent edge heights. I also like the idea for using something other than paint, something that may be low or zero VOC. Perhaps for the next build? Will...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-10-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Fuselage progress: Butt panel joints at front of...

Fuselage progress: Butt panel joints at front of fuse are complete, along with two sets each on the vertical and horizontal stabs. Also, three overlapping panel joints completed at the cockpit area...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Left wing, inboard flap - rivets completed. One...

Left wing, inboard flap - rivets completed. One line on the right outboard wing bottom and the right inboard flap to complete and the entire wing will then be done (other than 4 bay covers I need to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

9,000 rivets... I think the upper wing...

9,000 rivets...

I think the upper wing panels are done. Will flip it, today, as I think I need a couple more lines on the underside. Then the inboard flaps. Maybe a couple short lines on each...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-27-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Up to around 8,600 rivets applied, just on the...

Up to around 8,600 rivets applied, just on the wing and belly-pan. I think I could easily put another 2, 000 into the wing, but I may shoot for 600 more. IFF I can stop at 9,000, I'll have about...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Hello Shakeel, I used the same method. ...

Hello Shakeel,

I used the same method. Unfortunately, I didn't post any pictures of building the wing this way. I had the wing built before starting this thread. However, on the first page of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Thanks for the link Chad! Added it to my list.

Thanks for the link Chad! Added it to my list.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Found a good picture - guess I could have gotten...

Found a good picture - guess I could have gotten the larger version of the kit!

Now, how much of this rivet detail to replicate?...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-11-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

No progress over the last week as I was in Sun...

No progress over the last week as I was in Sun Valley, ID for 8 days. Didn't see any potato trees. Apparently they are a bit further south. Did see some elk and then a bald eagle flying about 20...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Detail panels, dummy rivets for left outer wing...

Detail panels, dummy rivets for left outer wing panel done - for now. A still need a couple good wing pictures, top and bottom from a real Hellcat to confirm that I've done enough or not. I also...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Outer wing panel top-side rivet details...

Outer wing panel top-side rivet details completed. Working on left outer wing panel bottom rivet detail. There's actually more rivets on the bottom than the top according to the Eduard model. I'll...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Wing panel details and dummy screws completed for...

Wing panel details and dummy screws completed for both wing panels using Mirce's F6F kit. Placement is mostly per the full scale aircraft, though I've had to make a few adjustments since the wing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Wing center section panel lines and details...

Wing center section panel lines and details applied, top and bottom. Still a couple details to be applied to gear mount well cover, but I have bigger tasks left to complete for these and the landing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-26-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

All panel lines drawn. Except that after...

All panel lines drawn. Except that after reviewing various pictures of full-scale Hellcats, my own and those from the internet, I was confident that I didn't have the full details - the drawings and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-30-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Thanks! Link saved. My former pilot was...

Thanks! Link saved.

My former pilot was from Blue Box. I see that there are some navy WWII versions available, but only the George Bush version - he didn't fly Hellcats. The WBP version looks...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-28-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

I'm on the same page - a nice job, not a museum...

I'm on the same page - a nice job, not a museum piece. At various points I stop myself and say, "Good enough." My wife reminds me that perfection is the enemy of progress.

I hope your...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Correction

[QUOTE=DaleCS;12790582]Using drawings, I found that the overlapping panel lines are parallel with the trailing edge of the vertical fin (fin, not the rudder!).

After laying out the markings for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-22-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Tried establishing overlapping panel lines on the...

Tried establishing overlapping panel lines on the fuse with a tape measure and drafting aids. I quickly realized how valuable a cross-line laser could be. I took Chad's encouragement regarding this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-19-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

I can see the value in that, along with not...

I can see the value in that, along with not having to bring an air pump along to the field. Perhaps my next build, when I have to purchase new gear.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-18-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Bell pan complete after almost 1200 rivets... ...

Bell pan complete after almost 1200 rivets...

After painting, in the future, I'm now thinking of using a metal foil product for the exhaust indentations. A problem for another day.

Also, I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-14-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Hi Matt, Switched browsers and the ability...

Hi Matt,

Switched browsers and the ability to attach pictures works, here.

Rudder, elevator and (not shown) aileron controls on the Patriot 40 are all internal. Using SpringAir retracts,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-09-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 161,870
Posted By DaleCS

Hi Matt, I did not see an email from you,...

Hi Matt,

I did not see an email from you, and I checked my spam folder, too.

There are some threads on RCU about hidden rudder controls. Have you seen any of them? Here's one: ...
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