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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 20 Oct , 2022, 15:38 »
The completed launch pad, weathered, and with wood strips installed.
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 20 Oct , 2022, 09:19 »
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.
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 19 Oct , 2022, 10:40 »
Primed and painted... sealing, weathering, and fine details to come.

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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 18 Oct , 2022, 12:58 »
I cannot believe it actually worked!
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by SG on 17 Oct , 2022, 12:25 »
Spectacular! 8)
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by dougie47 on 16 Oct , 2022, 12:56 »
Hi Glenn,
Nice one, you have been busy and the project is looking first class.

Well done,
Dougie
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 16 Oct , 2022, 12:49 »
Launchpad nearly complete
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 12 Oct , 2022, 14:15 »
Slat seat made from 1/16" basswood.
Just need to fill in the slot and add underside clamps (later on).
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by SG on 11 Oct , 2022, 22:08 »
Speechless :o . Bravissimo Glenn, keep it up!
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TYPE IX / Re: Fa330 gyro kite (Uboat IXD/IXD2)
« Last post by GlennCauley on 11 Oct , 2022, 16:26 »
Section of wintergarten railing complete (so far).
Made from 1/8" and 3/32" brass and copper tubing, soldered together for strength.
Fa330 posed where the launch pad will be located.

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