Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)

[GlennCauley]

Launchpad nearly complete

[dougie47]

Hi Glenn,
Nice one, you have been busy and the project is looking first class.

Well done,
Dougie

[SG]

Spectacular!

[GlennCauley]

I cannot believe it actually worked!

[GlennCauley]

Primed and painted... sealing, weathering, and fine details to come.

[GlennCauley]

Fading & weathering the wooden slat seats.
(In giant 1:16 scale, the canvas is much bigger... so more effort is required to make things look good.)


Began with brown wood stain, then darkened edges with smoke & black, then used a spray template to add salt staining.

[GlennCauley]

The completed launch pad, weathered, and with wood strips installed.

[SG]

Awesome!

[GlennCauley]

The completed Fa330 launchpad on Type IXC wintergarten railing, scratchbuilt in giant 1:16 scale.

[dougie47]

Hi Glenn,
Wonderful work, that did not take you long at all. What is your next project?
Cheers,
Dougie

[GlennCauley]

Finished the final (?) component of this build; fabricating the seatbelt harness. 
The closest offering was an Airscale 1:24 set (not 1:16) but they have detailed installation diagrams. (Only 1 error.)
Since no-one offers a 1:16 set, I asked a friend to 3D design and print the buckle parts.  I used regular masking tape (doubled up) for the belts.
The adjusters and lap belt latching system actually work!   I am very happy with the end result.

[dougie47]

Hi Glenn,
Those additions really improve your model, especially the seatbelt and the rudder bar straps. Looking like the real thing. Maybe you can display at an IPMS Ottawa show?
Cheers,
Dougie

[SG]

Wow! can I fly it?   Super realistic. Such a magnificent work Glenn, congrats!

[GlennCauley]

Wow! can I fly it?

Be my guest!  I certainly am not inclined to climb aboard that beastie, though. 

[GlennCauley]

Work is progressing well on the pilot figure.