SHORT SOLENT MARK IV – 2014 WINTER BUILD

wollins · March 13, 2015, 10:16:53 AM

My next project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_j1EP5gwqA

wollins · March 13, 2015, 10:17:23 AM

I'm joking of course!

sihinch · March 13, 2015, 10:30:49 AM

I think you should!

piker · March 13, 2015, 10:57:44 AM

Cool but ugly

octagon · March 13, 2015, 02:38:00 PM

believe it or not, that was the first plastic model kit I ever built. I think it was Lindberg.

wollins · March 13, 2015, 03:33:04 PM

Quote from: piker on March 13, 2015, 10:57:44 AM
Cool but ugly

Ok, since we're talking ugly I'll just build this one instead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VscDLKQnpQk

wollins · March 14, 2015, 08:31:27 AM

Lost a bit of motivation so progress has slowed considerably. Hard to maintain focus for such a long slog.

Anyway got the center wing framed up at least. Ribs made with 3/32 balsa except the "end ribs" which are 1/16 aircraft ply. You can see the wing joiner box and actual wing joiner (for outer wing sections) in separate pics. Will tackle the nacelles next.

Colin

P.S. BTW, that bend in the spar is deliberate.

Papa · March 14, 2015, 08:41:59 AM

That is great progress. Looking good Colin.

Jack.

wollins · March 14, 2015, 01:59:22 PM

Thanks Jack. Believe it or not its you guys on this forum who keep me motivated to press on ... with your comments, suggestions and even criticisms. Often time I might not feel like doing anything but I feel a certain responsibility to "report" progress when I know people have an interest.

This forces me to keep on keepin' on. My primary reason for these build threads was always to keep a record of my builds for future reference but along the way I get invaluable help and input from you guys which is greatly appreciated.

Colin

piker · March 14, 2015, 04:01:02 PM

Shut up and keep building!

(I must admit that picture of your fuselage with the wing on it looks pretty nice

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wollins · March 14, 2015, 05:53:50 PM

Quote from: piker on March 14, 2015, 04:01:02 PM
Shut up and keep building!

See what I mean Jack?

Papa · March 14, 2015, 06:14:10 PM

Well there's positive reinforcement and negative.

I like the carrot approach someone else likes the stick!!!

Jack.

sihinch · March 14, 2015, 07:49:51 PM

That canopy/cockpit looks amazing!

piker · March 15, 2015, 11:29:39 PM

Hey Colin!

I was only kidding when I said "shut up"

No update today?

O.K., O.K., I'll admit that YOUR enthusiasm and regular updates are certainly helping to keep me motivated to plug away at the Stranraer. i sure hope we can fly the beasts together (with Michael too) soon!

Papa · March 15, 2015, 11:44:58 PM

If Rogo is Michael Too, who is Michael One?

LOL

Jack.