The last couple of days have been filled with discovery and experimentation. I think I finally have a good idea of what was missing from the Revell cockpit (mostly everything) and I have begun to work on fabricating the parts. I want to design and print the parts where I can, but this leads to some really fun mistakes. It is all a learning process. I will probably be working on the cockpit for several days. The first step is to see what I need, the next step is to design it, then I print it, then I measure it, then I realize that I either measured incorrectly or I messed up the scaling, then I fix it, then I reprint it. So, bottom line, it is length (but fun) process. Visit to the ortho doctor tomorrow to see if they need to do surgery on my knee, so I am not sure how much I will get done. Cheers everyone.
9 attached images. Click to enlarge.
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1. Plywood pieces simulated with plastic, then primer.
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1. As near as I can tell, the interior was linen that was covered with shellac. Some of the exterior color will eventually show. This color was too yellow, I think.
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1. Plywood painted. I plan to do a lot of work with artist oils to get the interior effects I am looking for.
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1. Two versions of the rear panel of the cockpit. I will probably use the one with the bar that will hold the seat.
2. Forward lateral support in the cockpit. It is 21mm, which was a tiny bit too narrow.
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1. The 3D printed side framework for the cockpit. There were wires from corner to corner that applied tension and strengthened the frame. Simulated using elastic EZ Line.
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1. Done. I managed to glue the other one to my workbench. Currently printing a replacement.
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1. I wanted to print these supports in 22mm, 23mm, and 24mm sizes to see which would fit. This is what happens when you use cm instead of mm. Oops.
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1. I had to print the engine smaller than 1/28 to get it to fit in the cowling. :o)
