Author Topic: New build (Read 103910 times)

wwwarbird · « **Reply #350 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:19:23 PM »

Never heard of 'em so I just Googled "Maine Coon Cat". Kinda freaky.

How's the neck Randy?

Will Hinton · « **Reply #351 on:** June 01, 2013, 10:32:51 AM »

Randy, sorry to learn of your accident - the ship is looking absolutely Star Wars quality!! On another note, our big old cat has lived with a legally blind lady long enough that he totally avoids feet, no matter what! Took him a while to learn, but once he did!

He weighs about half of what your big guy does, so he's still a good size! (And she never once fell because of him, thank goodness.)

Howard Rush · « **Reply #352 on:** June 01, 2013, 03:19:28 PM »

Spencer, who claims to be from the Isle of Man, but is undocumented, isn't afraid of people stepping on his tail, so he's often underfoot.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #353 on:** June 01, 2013, 03:43:30 PM »

Spencer's a light weight.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #354 on:** June 01, 2013, 05:58:58 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 01, 2013, 03:43:30 PM

Spencer's a light weight.

Amen. On the other hand, how much would a tail weigh for him? Howard, can't you find an aftermarket unit that fits?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #355 on:** June 01, 2013, 07:24:06 PM »

So, with the cat on the outside of the shop, I got the forward fairings ground off. and 2 coats of clear on the airframe. It's something anyway.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #356 on:** June 01, 2013, 09:34:06 PM »

I guess someone here says "You can do a little everyday and eventually get it done or you can do it tomorrow...

Marcus

Randy Powell · « **Reply #357 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:22:08 PM »

Marcus,

I have to pick up some sandpaper then get on it. Other things have got in the way the last week or so, but never fear, I will get back to it.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #358 on:** June 05, 2013, 05:32:42 PM »

Quote from: Will Hinton on June 01, 2013, 05:58:58 PM

Amen. On the other hand, how much would a tail weigh for him? Howard, can't you find an aftermarket unit that fits?

Our other cat, the late Jessie James, once gave Spencer a prosthetic tail for Christmas. I thought that was mean, but you know where the term "catty" comes from.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #359 on:** June 05, 2013, 08:17:23 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on June 05, 2013, 05:32:42 PM

Our other cat, the late Jessie James, once gave Spencer a prosthetic tail for Christmas. I thought that was mean, but you know where the term "catty" comes from.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #360 on:** June 07, 2013, 06:06:53 PM »

I had an epiphany today and spent 2 hours working up new graphics.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #361 on:** June 07, 2013, 06:45:06 PM »

Wrong icon. Shoulda used this'n...

, followed by multiple

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wwwarbird · « **Reply #362 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:09:19 PM »

Any progress Randy?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #363 on:** June 12, 2013, 08:37:08 PM »

Wayne,

It's partially covered. I hope to get a bit more done this weekend, but I'm taking off on vacation for 2 weeks on Sunday so it will sit and gas off for a couple of weeks then I'll get back on it hard when I get back. I plan to fly it at a local contest the end of August.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #364 on:** June 20, 2013, 11:14:09 PM »

Well, being away has it's advantages. I was sitting at a beach today and had an idea.....

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #365 on:** June 21, 2013, 12:14:28 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 20, 2013, 11:14:09 PM

Well, being away has it's advantages. I was sitting at a beach today and had an idea.....

I hope that idea didn't get your face slapped...

Steve

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #366 on:** June 21, 2013, 11:09:15 AM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 21, 2013, 12:14:28 AM

I hope that idea didn't get your face slapped... Steve

I hear what your saying Steve,, any ideas I would come up with on a beach,,, well,, if I didnt get slapped I probably should have,

Howard Rush · « **Reply #367 on:** June 21, 2013, 02:09:53 PM »

You should not be on a beach getting ideas. You should be at the Stuntathon flying stunt.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #368 on:** June 21, 2013, 06:37:16 PM »

Howard,

Unfortunately (well, not really), I am 2900 miles away and the Stunt-A-Thon is not really an option. I'll be back on the 1st and try to have something ready for the August contest in Auburn. Maybe.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #369 on:** June 29, 2013, 03:19:34 AM »

Still sitting on the beach. I may stay.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #370 on:** June 29, 2013, 04:46:59 AM »

No pics?? LOL

Marcus

Randy Powell · « **Reply #371 on:** July 03, 2013, 01:41:16 PM »

Marcus,

Nothing is more boring that other's vacation pics.

I'm finally back after a comedy of errors by the airline. Took about 7 hours to get there and 27 hours to get back. Did you know that if a light bulb is out in the galley of an airliner, they can't take off? And you have to have a certified light bulb and certified technician to put in the light bulb or again, you can't take off.

But anyway, I'm now back and will get back to work on the beast soon. After I recover from having about 10 hours of sleep over 3 days.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #372 on:** July 03, 2013, 02:35:43 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 29, 2013, 03:19:34 AM

Still sitting on the beach. I may stay.

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 03, 2013, 01:41:16 PM

I'm finally back after a comedy of errors by the airline. Took about 7 hours to get there and 27 hours to get back.

It sounds like you missed a bet, there, Randy.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #373 on:** July 03, 2013, 03:57:02 PM »

Yea, should have kept my mouth shut. I almost did stay.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #374 on:** July 04, 2013, 09:12:20 AM »

And we wonder why the air lines are going broke. If it's not safety related why worry. Glad you're home safe and maybe sound.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #375 on:** July 04, 2013, 09:18:46 AM »

Welcome back Randy, looking forward to more pics and info...

Bill Little · « **Reply #376 on:** July 04, 2013, 03:33:43 PM »

Hi Randy,

Glad you are back safe and sound, and I am looking forward to more progress on "the Beast".

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Randy Powell · « **Reply #377 on:** July 04, 2013, 08:17:46 PM »

And sanding and sanding and sanding....

Pictures on the weekend.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #378 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:10:28 PM »

OK, it's all covered with a coat of clear on it. Finally.

Sorry, no pictures. Need new batteries for the camera.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #379 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:52:45 PM »

Here's the picture just to prove I am working on it.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #380 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:37:57 PM »

It looks pretty awesome Randy,, glad you are back at it

Randy Powell · « **Reply #381 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:21:08 PM »

Problem is, I'm going to have to make the drive out to Spencer's. I'm out of clear.

Sigh.....

john e. holliday · « **Reply #382 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:44:52 AM »

Hey, I like the color scheme, don't change a thing other than your AMA number under the stab.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #383 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:28:49 PM »

And sanding and sanding and sanding. Sheesh!

Took a break to build a muffler for someone, then back to sanding. Luckily, I found some more clear so I think I'm good.

PerttiMe · « **Reply #384 on:** July 14, 2013, 11:54:38 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 14, 2013, 07:44:52 AM

Hey, I like the color scheme, don't change a thing other than your AMA number under the stab.

Maybe stain it a little darker? Let the wood grain show.
A miniature aircraft that looks as if it is made out of wood is such a rare thing nowadays.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #385 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:06:00 AM »

I've got a paint scheme mapped out. Thanks, but this would not be the one to use a transparent finish on. Maybe the next one.

Bill Little · « **Reply #386 on:** July 15, 2013, 01:06:47 PM »

Hi Randy,

The workmanship looks excellent as always.

Silkspan or polyspan on the wings?

Bill

Randy Powell · « **Reply #387 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:32:29 PM »

It's silkspan. But I imagine that the next one is going to be mostly carbon veil and I want to conserve the little silkspan I have left. Keep it for open bays and such.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #388 on:** July 15, 2013, 06:57:37 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 13, 2013, 11:21:08 PM

Problem is, I'm going to have to make the drive out to Spencer's. I'm out of clear.

Sigh.....

FYI, Spencer's is open 7 days a week since the ownership change...but as always, phone first!

Steve

PerttiMe · « **Reply #389 on:** July 16, 2013, 01:01:24 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 15, 2013, 11:06:00 AM

I've got a paint scheme mapped out.

I was sure you did - but felt the need to drop the wood-look thought anyway.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #390 on:** July 16, 2013, 01:52:09 PM »

Were I happier with the woodwork, I might do that. It's not horrible or anything, but since this was the first, there was a lot of backtracking to correct stuff. At least it's not too heavy.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #391 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:07:18 PM »

I like it a lot Randy! I personally envision an aggressive paint scheme with a lot of hard angles in it

Randy Powell · « **Reply #392 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:18:04 PM »

The scheme I have worked out is more, elegant than aggressive, I suppose. We'll see. Inspiration may strike as I'm working on it.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #393 on:** July 20, 2013, 05:49:42 PM »

It's in primer. Sort of. I need to go back and do fillets. I'm trying a new idea that I have no idea if it will work. Guess we'll see.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #394 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:55:55 PM »

Primer before fillets?

Bill Little · « **Reply #395 on:** July 21, 2013, 09:05:51 AM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on July 20, 2013, 10:55:55 PM

Primer before fillets?

Hi Wayne,

Fillets are one of the last things I do before the paint starts going on the model. Everything is already covered.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Randy Powell · « **Reply #396 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:45:17 PM »

Yea, my thought was to have as little material on the fillets as possible. Not sure how it will work out, but I had some issues on the last plane with shrinkage over the fillets and I wanted to avoid the problem this time.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #397 on:** July 21, 2013, 05:42:02 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on July 21, 2013, 09:05:51 AM

Fillets are one of the last things I do before the paint starts going on the model.

Right, I always do the fillet work last, but still before any priming or painting happens. Everyone has their "thing".

Randy Powell · « **Reply #398 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:14:56 PM »

Discovered a flaw in my battery carriage design. It will fit the original battery, but not the one I've decided to use. So, new carriage that will be a bit more flexible.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #399 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:09:50 PM »

Aw heck, just change it over to glow and be done with it.