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poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 30-May-09 08:04 | | Views : 667 | I finally figured out where and how all parts are joined. A bit of a challenge with no instructions and limited blueprints. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 30-May-09 08:02 | | Views : 670 | The extra former in the rear is strengthner when joining front and rear halves. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 30-May-09 08:00 | | Views : 616 | I couldn't sleep last night so I decided to smell some glue. Front fuselage started. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 03-May-09 19:16 | | Views : 700 | |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Reference | 02-May-09 11:14 | | Views : 729 | poppy got a new toy. My old one pooped out after 35 yrs. use. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 11:13 | | Views : 708 | Found more parts to re-laminate. |
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poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 11:13 | | Views : 718 | Trial fit of front fus. section. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 09:37 | | Views : 653 | Some idea as to size. Rear is 31", front 28". Will build in 2 sections then join. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 09:36 | | Views : 766 | Rear fuselage trial fit. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 07:08 | | Views : 695 | That's a 6' table keels are on. The masking tape marks 58" from opposite end. I spent this week identifying parts and cutting and few missing pieces. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 07:05 | | Views : 640 | Fuselage jigs made from scrap 5/8" balsa. |
poppy | Eureka Boeing B-29 | Build | 02-May-09 07:03 | | Views : 665 | Fuselage and nacelle plan mounted on folding plastic foam board. They can be taken from hooks and folded in half when not in use. |
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