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Post by sandbagger on May 29, 2019 22:19:36 GMT
Hi all, I'm calling the undercarriage assembly done. The wheels are not permanently fitted yet - they'll be the last thing to be fitted. So now onto the upper wing and struts etc, Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 1, 2019 13:45:26 GMT
Hi all, The upper wing has been assembled and the plywood 'saw tooth' fairing added, Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 4, 2019 21:07:27 GMT
Hi all, The upper wing is nearly there. I just have the ailerons and their control cables and associated pulleys to add, plus the trailing edge wire. After that it'll be fitting the wing and struts, engine exhaust and propeller, wheels and aileron control cables connected - then that'll be it, Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 5, 2019 20:27:22 GMT
Hi all, The aileron outer control cable pulleys are fitted. Made from photo-etch set intended for the Sopwith Triplane and modified to suit the Fokker D.VII pulleys. The control lines are loosely routed for now. Next are the inboard pulleys, Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 7, 2019 12:32:45 GMT
Hi all, The inner aileron pulleys and the inner wing control lines are done. Once I've added the trailing edge support wire for the linen covering, it'll be time to tackle fitting of the upper wing, Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 7, 2019 16:55:36 GMT
Hi all, The aileron control cable exterior turnbuckles now fitted. Next step - fit the upper wing, Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 9, 2019 12:01:20 GMT
Hi all, Nearly there!! Upper wing and wing support struts fitted. Wheels fitted. Twin aileron control cables (upper wing to cockpit) connected with turnbuckles. Propeller finished. I just need to fit the exhaust and propeller and that's it. Mike
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Post by sandbagger on Jun 9, 2019 19:28:51 GMT
Hi all, Last bits fitted. Propeller, exhaust, pilot's foot step and the two rear fuselage rear lift handles. Just the display case and base to complete this build, but that shouldn't take long to sort out, Mike
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