My First Scratch build

[Vettster]

I only have time to work on it on the weekends. But thanks for the interest

[Vettster]

Started on the engine nacelle today. Ill let the pictures do the talking.

Would be nice if we could add comments to each picture like RCG does. RCC Addmin?

[Vettster]

Well here we are after about 2 hrs of sanding with 80grit. I still need to make the intake cowl

Next step is to cover it with drywall compound and sand to final shape and then glass with 6oz

[Mitchie]

Looks good! Can't wait to see more.

[Vettster]

Well this engine pod is a lot of work. I may think that Im in control...but really the model is dictating what to do every step of the way. Today I wanted to cut the slot in the pod to slip over the vert stab.. but then the model said I first have to fair in the Horizontal stabs. The morning was spent figuring out the thrust line and vert lines etc.. and cutting up an old horizontal stab from a deceased model that happens to be perfect for this build.

This is how its been from the beginning. I just do what the model tells me too

[Mitchie]

Well just keep listening!

[4stripes]

Looking good Trevor!
Speaking of deceased models, what ever happened to that awesome video of your Mirage losing its wings on a high speed pass?
I can't find it on youtube anymore...
Cheers Eric

[Vettster]

lol.. My buddy has that vid.. Ill ask him to find it for me and post it in the Crash Thread.

Dont get too excited guys... it was a foamy, but still spectacular

[Machzx]

as long as the voices you hear are not in russian

[Bdegan]

This is how its been from the beginning. I just do what the model tells me too

Oh my....... sounds like a wife