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Lone Star 1:48 RAF FE 8 vac
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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 02:03 AM UTC
Good day all

A few projects have cleared the work bench to make room for another project to start with the many still on the go .

The vac kit is Lone Star Models of the FE-8 pusher . Lot's of detailing to do and scratch building which will be fun

There are a few issues which I will address as the build goes . The fuselage is the starting point . The halves have been cut from the sheet and the cockpit opening removed along with the rear bulkhead . A replacement will be made for the engine to mount to .

here is what has been done so far ........








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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 03:10 AM UTC
Hi Terri:

You are a brave soul working with a Vac u Form. You are commited now, as you have the fuselage cut out of the sheets. Best of luck on this project.

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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 04:05 AM UTC
Oh Brave soul......if anyine can YOU can
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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 07:43 AM UTC


Terri, you amaze me. How in the world do you find time to do all of these builds?


Mark
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Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 01:52 AM UTC
I don't think it's much of a brave thing , but rather ....what have I gotten myself into now

thanks guy's ........Mark H I really don't have that much on the go right now , this one makes project # 5 . So while I'm waiting for parts to try or even paint . I work on something else . The part which is amazing is keeping the work bench clean and in a orderly fashion
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Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 02:12 AM UTC
Good work Terri. The one thing that I haven't been able to do is to keep my work station neat and orderly. Ron
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Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 05:13 AM UTC

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IThe part which is amazing is keeping the work bench clean and in a orderly fashion


I think it is one of the points in "Dicta Stephen" in that no matter how much space you have, it all boils down to the 5 square inches right at the edge of your space. Looking forward to your progress on this project.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 02:15 AM UTC









Here are the main wings and as you can see there is a lot of issues with them . Halves not mould the same , lots of dibbles etc..etc .... I will not be using these items . To clean this all up will be a nightmare so I will make new ones using 10 thou card skinned over a 1/32 balsa wood core . Tail surfaces will get the same treatment as well . More to come soon .....
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Posted: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 11:40 AM UTC
I had some time today so I started with the frame work , so far this is the stage I'm at .





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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 01:01 AM UTC
Terri I award you a medal the size of a dustbin lid for even tackling this....

Bit I know already you will turn this *** into a work of art


Keith
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 03:09 AM UTC
Thanks Keith

Will be a fun project with some magic tossed in for good measure
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:00 PM UTC

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Thanks Keith

Will be a fun project with some magic tossed in for good measure


Hey no pixie dust allowed.
thegirl
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 04:48 PM UTC

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Thanks Keith

Will be a fun project with some magic tossed in for good measure


Hey no pixie dust allowed.


It's too late ! already used some on the wicker seat which is just about done .
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Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 12:54 AM UTC
Excellent build, my Queen.

When I try to do things like the scratch building, I can usually come up with something that will pass, as long as it is hidden. Your scratch build should be displayed as works of art. I don't think of this as a challenge for you, but rather, a perfect palate for you to display your skill.
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Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 01:45 AM UTC

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Excellent build, my Queen.

When I try to do things like the scratch building, I can usually come up with something that will pass, as long as it is hidden. Your scratch build should be displayed as works of art. I don't think of this as a challenge for you, but rather, a perfect palate for you to display your skill.



Okay , you are making blush here Carl .
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Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 06:59 AM UTC
Terri, guess what I found when rummaging in the loft!


An 1:48th Aeroclub FE.2b I started years ago then realised it was way past my skill level......nice wings though



Keith
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Posted: Friday, April 30, 2010 - 03:36 AM UTC

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Terri, guess what I found when rummaging in the loft!


An 1:48th Aeroclub FE.2b I started years ago then realised it was way past my skill level......nice wings though



Keith


Cool , you do know that you will have to finish it now . One day I will get this kit for the pusher collection , it played an importent roll in early avaition .
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, May 03, 2010 - 02:32 PM UTC
The bug bit me good these past few days and this my progress so far on this project , which I'm really into at the moment . Still have a fair bit more to do . Few more instrutments and rigging the frame in the aft section . Still toying with the engine mount and have to come with how the oil and fuel are like with additional framing in the area which will be added to the fuselage sides . This was my first go at scratching a wicker seat , turned out not to bad . looks rather neat !


Any way here are some pic's on the project so far ....

















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Posted: Monday, May 03, 2010 - 07:32 PM UTC
looking very nice Terri, mind you all those hairs...you must have a monster cat

the thinness of the vacuform really lends itself to detailing like this, it looks really promising so far

Go Terri go!

Keith
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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 02:16 AM UTC

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looking very nice Terri, mind you all those hairs...you must have a monster cat

the thinness of the vacuform really lends itself to detailing like this, it looks really promising so far

Go Terri go!

Keith


Thanks Keith for the vote of confidence very much appreciated .

It's nice having that room from the thinness of the plastic to add the detailing , can add more in there ! I do have a few more vac kits in the stash so this won't be the last one I will be doing . Some very neat and cool subjects can be found in the vac kit ranges
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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 03:32 AM UTC


[/quote]! I do have a few more vac kits in the stash so this won't be the last one I will be doing . Some very neat and cool subjects can be found in the vac kit ranges [/quote]

I agree Terri, you are progressing nicely. Hope to see more soon.

Mark
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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 03:33 AM UTC
Hi Terri: Not only does the wicker seat look neat, the whole framework looks neat! It has been years since I have done a vac, not ready to rush into one with all the cool kits that are out there in 1/32nd, but it is fun to see you and Gregory's work as it unfolds.

Best
Mark
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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:00 AM UTC
Terri,
Your FE-8 is coming along great.Looks to me you're well on your way to being crowned Queen of Vac's here on Aeroscale.Keep up the excellent progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:41 AM UTC
Hi Terri

I only saw this thread of yours just now – awesome and brave build you've got going here – No doubt you will make this one into a beauty as well!

Have never tried any vacuformed kits myself, the look of those thin sheets of formed plastic scares the heck out of me.

All the best, and good luck with the bulid!

Mikael

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 01:31 PM UTC
Thanks guys for the very nice comments , it's very much appreciated .
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