Scratch built Heath Parasol

Michael · April 08, 2017, 09:18:11 AM

Upper front fuselage.

A few formers, a support beam, and very carefully cut surface-skins.

Michael · April 08, 2017, 09:19:48 AM

I think I like this finish better.

bweaver · April 08, 2017, 10:17:45 AM

That is going to be amazing if you replicate that finish.

Michael · April 08, 2017, 06:07:36 PM

Dummy engine cylinders.

sihinch · April 08, 2017, 07:33:13 PM

Serious comment......they look very realistic. Well done.

TEMAC comment.....looks like 4 hot dogs!

Michael · April 09, 2017, 08:09:48 PM

Back to the wing.

Preparing servos, hinging, etc, before top skins.

Michael · April 14, 2017, 08:55:11 PM

Top of wing is 'covered' or 'skinned'. No special technique is used; just very careful cutting and gluing.

Ailerons installed.

Michael · April 15, 2017, 03:55:06 PM

Motor compartment painted black, motor installed, and bottom front fuselage covered.

Major construction finished; total weight approx. 17 ounces.

Still to do: paint, scale details, carve a pilot, windshield, finish battery compartment.

Michael · April 16, 2017, 07:17:39 PM

Painting started. This is much more difficult and time consuming than I thought.

The fuselages sides are first painted a very light baby-blue-tinted white, and then dark blue on top.

bweaver · April 16, 2017, 10:39:31 PM

Looking great. I see the sponge brushes. Are you sponge brushing and not spray painting?

Michael · April 17, 2017, 08:25:28 AM

Hand painting.

Michael · April 18, 2017, 07:57:24 PM

A bit more painting.

octagon · April 18, 2017, 11:02:54 PM

looks great. love the engine.

bweaver · April 19, 2017, 09:15:48 AM

I was showing my wife the last picture of what you have done and explained the construction and painting techniques.

Her comment... "I will never complain about your workbench again Bruce."

Thanks for the update Michael. Once again, very helpful.

Michael · April 22, 2017, 07:59:48 PM

Detail work: Wheel covers and control panel.