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16 14 August 2021, 10:05
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In order to assemble the Hamilton propellers with a consistent pitch in all blades, I've built a small jig out of plastic card and brass rod.
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15 August 2021, 12:28
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Ah, yes I remember the bizarre arrestor hook solution for this kit. Otherwise, I had a fun time building mine. 🙂
15 August 2021, 12:40
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Tip: I put some black cardboard paper inside the engines to block the visibility into them.
I also added sprue goo inside the air intakes for the two engines, and then I drilled out the holes.
15 August 2021, 12:41
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Thank you for the tips Tree hugger! I just painted the inside of the engines black and milled/filed the intakes/exhausts to improve their look. Indeed the arrestor hook is puzzling!
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15 August 2021, 18:19
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The resin propeller hubs are a bit to wide for the engine gondolas and though I tried to reduce their diameter, because their axle is a bit off center, it was not possible to achieve it easily. So I decided to turn my own parts out of brass rod.
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17 August 2021, 13:53
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I'm very impressed with your skills and the results you are achieving 👍
19 August 2021, 08:05
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Can you recommend your mini lathe machine? 🙂 Presumably, it is a mini version, but I don't know your model.
19 August 2021, 08:43
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Thank you for your kind comments. My mini-lathe is a Proxxon FD150e and it is the simplest of lathes (it just has a cross slide and a compound , so although it has 150mm between centers, you are limited to the length of the compound for the length of your parts. If I was sure that I could get spare parts for one of the many Chinese 7 inch mini-lathes, I would get one of those instead (the Proxxon pd250 was already outside my budget). So far I am happy with it (even with its limitations). For a complete novice like me, it is a great learning tool.
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19 August 2021, 14:23
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Decals applied (almost at least, I still miss the propeller ones). After painting a few more details, some subtle weathering will be added to complete this build.
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30 August 2021, 11:08
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Nice work on masking the nose anti glare field in black, goes to show it pays off being attentive and careful. 🙂
2 September 2021, 13:42
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Thank you for your supporting comments!
I've added a new album with photos of the completed model.
Cheers
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3 September 2021, 14:25
Album info
Photos taken during the construction of the model.