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Category Archives: Project Progress
Port Side Foam Putty Skim Coat
If I do this right, I shouldn’t have too much touch-up work after this sanding pass.
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Final Shaping Started
Well, the port side final shaping is under way. I’m using adjustable flexible sanders from AFS that are typically used on cars, but they work great on any curved surface.
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Project Progress
I’ve been battling bronchitis, so the last few weeks haven’t been very productive. Sanding tends to be bad for already irritated lungs. I’m ready now, with respirator in hand, to start the final sanding and shaping of the foam on … Continue reading
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Project Update
Hey all, just a quick update to let everyone know I’m doing well. I have the sim temporarily set up with a DLP projector and controls, mainly so the family could fly it over the holidays. I’ve been flying it … Continue reading
Foam Progress (Purple Haze)
The rough shaping and sanding is done. Final sanding requires a guide coat, so I found some old acrylic paint I had sitting around and used that. What, you thought I wanted a purple plane? Only if I was Prince … Continue reading
More Fun with Foam
Just a quick update on my progress: Phase 1: Rough trimming -Complete Phase 2: Rough shaping -In progress Phase 3: Foam putty (Fill in bubbles and other voids) -In progress Phase 4: Final shaping (Various automotive block sanders) -Not started … Continue reading
Foam is finally here!
…took longer than expected, but the Bondo finally cured, and I was able to fill the shell wall voids with foam. It was more than a little surprising that it took so many cans to get it done- 12 in … Continue reading
Fun with Bondo
Smelly and messy is all I can say about that stuff. Make sure you get some ventilation and/or wear a respirator when working with it. In preparation for the foaming process, I am filling the grooves (fluting) I made in … Continue reading
New Software Suite
In my ‘pit, I will be using the Jet 45 Advance Avionics Suite by FlightDeckSoft. A 15-day demo is available and they are having a pre-release discount for a limited time. If you’re building or flying anything that uses the … Continue reading
Switch to FSX Update
So far I’ve got my E8600 (3.3 GHz) processor up to 3.9 GHz with no problems. FSX is running great.