Work-in-progress
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May 30, 2023First I tested is it's a tail-sitter - it is.2
May 30, 2023One of possible positions to add weight.3
May 30, 2023There is a mistake in instructions.4
May 30, 2023Pitot tube - it's aligned to the cockpit frame line. Replaced by Master aftermarket.
There is also some ribs missing from inside (low plastic pressure during casting?)5
May 30, 2023Shallow opening for cockpit steps. Need to be careful here because the wall is very thin.6
May 30, 2023Making an opening for cockpit ventilation. Piping is already provided by ICM.7
May 30, 2023Adding missing vortex generators on the tailplane lower half.8
May 30, 20239
May 30, 2023Adding inner locking mechanism for cockpit glass and cutting glass out.10
May 30, 2023Adding details and modifying the pilot's sight.11
May 30, 2023Adding details to cockpit framing. They will be also used at later stage for fixing the windows.12
May 30, 202313
May 30, 2023Adding wiring to the cockpit.14
May 30, 202315
May 30, 2023Scratchbuilt mirrors for pilot.16
May 30, 2023All critical glueing were done with CA glue, including cockpit windows. This was done by leaving fresh CA to evaporate for 5-10 minutes before applying to plastic.17
May 30, 2023Dryfit of open cockpit.18
May 30, 2023More photos to be added.
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