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Slow & Low · 04-13-2010, 01:31 PM

Well, good pics are easier said then done when things get this small, but none the less, this was this morning's progress. Count 'em if you like, but I'll be straight with you: I fell one short along the trailing edge of the aileron opening on one side. LOL These things will show up much better cast in the black epoxy.

Oh yes, method is tried and true. Stick a pin into an eraser and dab in finishing epoxy. Apply with steady hand. Controlling the size of the rivet head takes some practice, but it can be done. The ones along the trailing edge at the ailerons are 1/32" in diameter and most of the others are around 1/16". I thinned the epoxy slightly with methyl hydrate. Once it starts to kick, just mix some more. Once it gets thick your nicely domed heads will turn into round globules.

I mixed a little heavier than normal with the hardener because the dabs are so small. I'll get some pics of the setup next time around.

Slow & Low · 04-19-2010, 07:36 AM

Cribbage anyone? 15-2, 15-4, and a pair is 6

Flush Rivet ID 0.020" or 0.5mm
Stay tuned...more to come

Slow & Low · 05-12-2010, 12:58 PM

Had some spare time yesterday - the latest video

http://www.youtube.com/user/b1heqh54#p/u/6/IQmNIM-N81E

Slow & Low · 11-17-2010, 10:08 PM

3rd pull - approx 3/4lb, 12oz, 340grams - solid
SOLD!!!
Tail separate to minimize shipping cost and ease installation.
Digital templates for internals provided.

Slow & Low · 11-23-2010, 03:50 PM

Yes folks, it could be you. Today, I realized that hey, I'm a manufacturer! ...and you can be too....now get sanding

jaggededge · 11-23-2010, 04:21 PM

amazing work. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

Slow & Low · 11-23-2010, 05:35 PM

Thanks for letting me know that I'm not just typing into space.

Shaker · 11-23-2010, 05:46 PM

Very nice stuff. Always loved the P-40 myself.

Slow & Low · 11-23-2010, 05:59 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Shaker
	Very nice stuff. Always loved the P-40 myself.

Me too, I've got a real soft spot for them Shaker. I love that whole era. It truly was the dawning of a new age, and the P-40 was what we had when we had to get the job done but didn't have the big guns yet. But you know what - they got the job done.

Slow & Low · 03-18-2011, 03:18 AM

More or less just a post for documentation's sake.
Cowl ready to mould.

CSpaced · 03-18-2011, 07:40 AM

Nice job, it looks really good!

Slow & Low · 03-20-2011, 06:13 PM

A glass table is a wonderful thing....

Slow & Low · 03-25-2011, 12:52 AM

Canopy Mould with Vacuum Port

Hopefully, I'll be able to trim the canopy frame, put it back in the mould, and then vacuum form the clear sheet over the frame. I'll need to source some material for forming.

CSpaced · 03-25-2011, 11:26 AM

Great job, you planning on selling kits?

Slow & Low · 03-25-2011, 12:20 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by CSpaced
	Great job, you planning on selling kits?

Well, I'm not planning on making a living at it, but I'm sure I'll make more than one.

04-13-2010, 01:31 PM	#61
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series Well, good pics are easier said then done when things get this small, but none the less, this was this morning's progress. Count 'em if you like, but I'll be straight with you: I fell one short along the trailing edge of the aileron opening on one side. LOL These things will show up much better cast in the black epoxy. Oh yes, method is tried and true. Stick a pin into an eraser and dab in finishing epoxy. Apply with steady hand. Controlling the size of the rivet head takes some practice, but it can be done. The ones along the trailing edge at the ailerons are 1/32" in diameter and most of the others are around 1/16". I thinned the epoxy slightly with methyl hydrate. Once it starts to kick, just mix some more. Once it gets thick your nicely domed heads will turn into round globules. I mixed a little heavier than normal with the hardener because the dabs are so small. I'll get some pics of the setup next time around. Attached Thumbnails 41.7 KB · Views: 32 37.2 KB · Views: 32 36.2 KB · Views: 25

04-19-2010, 07:36 AM	#62
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series Cribbage anyone? 15-2, 15-4, and a pair is 6 Flush Rivet ID 0.020" or 0.5mm Stay tuned...more to come Attached Thumbnails 50.9 KB · Views: 24 43.3 KB · Views: 18 41.9 KB · Views: 23 38.7 KB · Views: 21 42.7 KB · Views: 21 41.2 KB · Views: 26 40.5 KB · Views: 19 48.6 KB · Views: 20 45.4 KB · Views: 21

05-12-2010, 12:58 PM	#63
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Rivets and Panel Lines Video Had some spare time yesterday - the latest video http://www.youtube.com/user/b1heqh54#p/u/6/IQmNIM-N81E

11-17-2010, 10:08 PM	#64
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series 3rd pull - approx 3/4lb, 12oz, 340grams - solid SOLD!!! Tail separate to minimize shipping cost and ease installation. Digital templates for internals provided.

11-23-2010, 03:50 PM	#65
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series Yes folks, it could be you. Today, I realized that hey, I'm a manufacturer! ...and you can be too....now get sanding

11-23-2010, 04:21 PM	#66
jaggededge Has a lot to learn. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Amherst, NY Age: 36 Posts: 795	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series amazing work. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. __________________ 30% EG Aircraft MX-2 71" 'lectric Gee Bee Z 47" 3DHS Extra 300SHP 47" 3DHS Edge 540 42" MWFP Sbach 342 GW MX-2 for Phoenix Sim?

11-23-2010, 05:35 PM	#67
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series Thanks for letting me know that I'm not just typing into space.

11-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#68
Shaker Old School Hucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,080	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series Very nice stuff. Always loved the P-40 myself. __________________ Doug Cronkhite Team Airtronics

03-18-2011, 03:18 AM	#70
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series More or less just a post for documentation's sake. Cowl ready to mould.

03-18-2011, 07:40 AM	#71
CSpaced Smoke on! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 4,213 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: How To Build a Composite Warbird Mould Video Series Nice job, it looks really good! __________________ Chris Mulcahy - IMAA District IV Assistant Director *www.Crackroll.com*

03-20-2011, 06:13 PM	#72
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	A glass table is a wonderful thing....

03-25-2011, 12:52 AM	#73
Slow & Low Super Contributer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114	Canopy Mould with Vacuum Port Hopefully, I'll be able to trim the canopy frame, put it back in the mould, and then vacuum form the clear sheet over the frame. I'll need to source some material for forming.

03-25-2011, 11:26 AM	#74
CSpaced Smoke on! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 4,213 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Great job, you planning on selling kits? __________________ Chris Mulcahy - IMAA District IV Assistant Director *www.Crackroll.com*

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