P40 Series 400 Build.

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P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby mattking » Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:43 pm

I always found ideas in others work, so I am just passing along some work I did


Wanted actual wheel wells. Landing gear will be fixed down.

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Solid wing tips made by laminating scrap, rough carving then filing and sanding to shape.
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Extra stringers in body and wings. Test fitting wing assembly.
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Planked the body and part of the wings.
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Solid and scratch built tail and rudder.
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filling and sanding the body. Very long process.
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mocking up the fit and such. Wings covered in tissue and sealed.

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Guns from brass tubing. Hand formed mounts for them.

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Balsa fairings for the wing to body.
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Working on the underside.
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Nearly finished. Hand carved drop tank and the propellers are each hand formed from balsa and incorporated into stock plastic nose.

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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby kittyfritters » Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:46 pm

That is absolutely gorgeous!

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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby Bill Gaylord » Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:42 am

Nice job! Don't see people using guide coating much anymore, for an overall straight filled and sanded finish.
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby DenisCullinan » Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:57 am

The craftsmanship is utterly amazing! I'm spending some extra time just looking at thebphotos!
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby heywooood » Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:56 pm

Beautiful work ! I love the added detail around the MG's and landing gear. You have really fared in the cowling nicely too.

Real nice paint and finish as well! Excellent - just terrific.
...you made that out of a box of sticks..?
...what is WRONG with you!
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby Coloradoken » Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:14 pm

Excellent work. Thats craftsmanship.
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby akjgardner » Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:22 am

Outstanding work
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby Balsa Pilot » Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:53 am

absolutely LOVELY!!! Your craftsmanship sets a very high bar.
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby mikew » Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:21 pm

Very Nice job!
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby donnier » Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:06 am

Matt,
Beautiful work!! What product do you use to "fill" the body after you are done sheathing it and before you sand it? Thanks!
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby liale » Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:49 am

You have done an amazing job. The seamless fuselage intrigues me. I have not found a workable product to get that level of smoothness. What is your secret?
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby Scott » Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:44 pm

She's a beauty.
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Re: P40 Series 400 Build.

Postby DenisCullinan » Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:36 pm

The guide-coating idea is a stroke of genius! My hat's off.
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