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de Havilland Beaver Float Plane
This being my first project here coincides with it also being my first model plane.
There are some quite tricky things I had to figure out. One was how to router out all the kerfs on rounded multi curved surfaces as well as flat surfaces. In particular the tail fin and elevators have no square or parallel surfaces to work with.
Most of the wood is New Zealand Kauri with some dark Walnut and a purple heart propellor.
I think I spent more time trying to figure out how to make jigs etc, than I did on the actual construction.
I also learnt a new trick on how to make oval shaped timber for spars etc,.
I suppose I should acknowledge that this is a Toys & Joys plan with no helpful hints, hardly any measurements and zero radii or angle sizes.
You actually need to copy the plans so you can cut them up for templates, then you will find their scale on the plans does not accurately match the measurements supplied.
Even with all these comments it is a great model when finished.
Plane was finished with a coating of Tung Oil.
There are some quite tricky things I had to figure out. One was how to router out all the kerfs on rounded multi curved surfaces as well as flat surfaces. In particular the tail fin and elevators have no square or parallel surfaces to work with.
Most of the wood is New Zealand Kauri with some dark Walnut and a purple heart propellor.
I think I spent more time trying to figure out how to make jigs etc, than I did on the actual construction.
I also learnt a new trick on how to make oval shaped timber for spars etc,.
I suppose I should acknowledge that this is a Toys & Joys plan with no helpful hints, hardly any measurements and zero radii or angle sizes.
You actually need to copy the plans so you can cut them up for templates, then you will find their scale on the plans does not accurately match the measurements supplied.
Even with all these comments it is a great model when finished.
Plane was finished with a coating of Tung Oil.
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Great job PJ.
You do realise when you make a statement like,
Great job PJ.
You do realise when you make a statement like,
I also learnt a new trick on how to make oval shaped timber for spars etc,.
you should do a how to blog for us (me) ignoramuses.
Thought you'd given up on T & J models.
Thought you'd given up on T & J models.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Another nice piece out of your hand Peter! I'm considering omitting measurements from my drawings to make it easier. But I see you're not in favor. Nice to read that there were also challenges for this model, but they seem to have been tackled.
But I think the most beautiful thing is that you exhibit it here on Craftisian. Another model builder at the club.
But I think the most beautiful thing is that you exhibit it here on Craftisian. Another model builder at the club.
welcome 2 GR8 Forum Peter this is one very kewl plane love the floaters GR8 JOB 😍😎👍
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
Great looking plane !
Nicely done and cool, looks like it could take right off the water. Well done.
Main Street to the Mountains
Great looking model,
Welcome, and thanks for sharing.
Welcome, and thanks for sharing.
Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.
Very nice, Peter! The sapwood in the engine cowl really catches my eye.
May you have the day you deserve!
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