Quick Update 1/32 Z-M Do-335
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- Quick Update 1/32 Z-M Do-335
- 1/32 Z-M Do-335 Progress Report
- Do-335 weathering
- The 1/32 Zoukei-Mura Do-335 Pfeil is finally finished!
I appreciate every one’s comments on my previous post. I started chipping the paint last night- a rather tedious, but oddly relaxing endeavor. I may have over-done it in some spots so I’ll probably go over them with a light airbrushing to tone them down. Even though I added 127 grams of weight to the leading edge of the wing, the model has a slight tendancy to tail sit. I think I’m going to drill a small hole into the bottom of the front wheel and place a small magnet in it. The base will have a corresponding plate that the magnet can stick to.
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Robert Royes said on February 28, 2019
Looks great! Nice idea with the magnet.
Craig Abrahamson said on March 1, 2019
This is lookin’ better every time I see it !! 🙂
Aleksandar Sekularac said on March 1, 2019
Really impressive build overall!
Just one suggestion, if I may. Adding smaller weights in the spinner and/or forward engine block would be more effective for moving the center of gravity than the leading edge of the wing. The distance from the main landing gear, which is the pivot point, detetmines moment of force that the weight is creating.
Forgive me if I ‘m stating the obvious…
Cheers,
Aleks
George Johnson said on March 4, 2019
Hi Aleks. Thanks for the suggestion. I may revisit weight in the spinner.