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Roden Pilatus Porter build log
Red4
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Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 06:34 AM UTC
I was wondering where you were with yours. Looking good. Keep at it. "Q"
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Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:24 AM UTC
Cheers Matt
Attached the rather large exhaust pipe to the port side of the aircraft. The exhaust gases from this must have put a few extra knots on the airspeed. I was test fitting a couple of the windows on the sliding door on the starboard side of the aircraft. They almost fit, but don't do what I did and try to pressure them in. The top of the door cracked. Nothing that can't be fixed, but you've been warned. It literally only takes a few swipes with the sanding stick to have them fitting. I thought I would try an experiment and glue them in using Johnsons Klear. I have put the door away for 24 hours to set. I will let you know how it works.





Red4
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Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 10:33 AM UTC

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I thought I would try an experiment and glue them in using Johnsons Klear. I have put the door away for 24 hours to set. I will let you know how it works.

This is how I attach 99% of all my canopies. I works well as capillary action carries the material around the frames easily and it dries clear. It has good strength too as I usually mask after doing this and removing the tape hasn't pulled any of my canopies off to date. Looking good. "Q"
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Posted: Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 07:12 AM UTC
Hi all
A bit of progress today. Glued on various bits on top of the fuselage and attached the windscreen. Also made some masks from Tamiya tape for some of the widows. I think I will have all, but the sliding doors on the starboard side closed on this one.
All the best.
tim





IronMark
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 03:39 AM UTC
Gents,

Great work on your Porters. I have been following this build with interest and appreciate the fine workmanship on display.

Cheers!
Mark
Red4
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Posted: Monday, February 21, 2011 - 02:40 AM UTC
She's moving right along Tim. Thanks for the kudos Mark, much appreciated. "Q"
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