Work-in-progress
1May 30, 2023First I tested is it's a tail-sitter - it is.
2May 30, 2023One of possible positions to add weight.
3May 30, 2023There is a mistake in instructions.
4May 30, 2023Pitot tube - it's aligned to the cockpit frame line. Replaced by Master aftermarket.
There is also some ribs missing from inside (low plastic pressure during casting?)
5May 30, 2023Shallow opening for cockpit steps. Need to be careful here because the wall is very thin.
6May 30, 2023Making an opening for cockpit ventilation. Piping is already provided by ICM.
7May 30, 2023Adding missing vortex generators on the tailplane lower half.
8May 30, 2023
9May 30, 2023Adding inner locking mechanism for cockpit glass and cutting glass out.
10May 30, 2023Adding details and modifying the pilot's sight.
11May 30, 2023Adding details to cockpit framing. They will be also used at later stage for fixing the windows.
12May 30, 2023
13May 30, 2023Adding wiring to the cockpit.
14May 30, 2023
15May 30, 2023Scratchbuilt mirrors for pilot.
16May 30, 2023All critical glueing were done with CA glue, including cockpit windows. This was done by leaving fresh CA to evaporate for 5-10 minutes before applying to plastic.
17May 30, 2023Dryfit of open cockpit.
18May 30, 2023More photos to be added.
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