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Build Thread, Page :  <<   5   6   7   8   9  [ 10 ]  11   12   13   14   15  (294 posts, 20 posts per page, 15 pages in total) [ < Prev ] [ Next > ]
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 16:50
When communicating with the aircraft that did practice bomb runs in the United States and real bomb runs in Viet Nam the terminology was always left and right. Worked for them, works for me. Course, they said aircraft not aeroplane, too. Say what you will, as long as everyone understands what the hell you're trying to say. Those of you who fly, what does ATC say to you? Come port three degrees? Doubt it.
Don C, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 15:35
DD says it's a painting, so my idea has to be wrong. On the "port and starboard" thing, in books I get port and starboard, but in conversation it's usually left and right.
bobgood, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 15:16
Hey!!! Are you saying that this a photograph? That "moggy" looks a little strange (suppose that we all would in that position!!!!)
bobgood, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 15:13
No Don! I assure you that in my Aeroplane "life before" now, the terminology was always "Port & Starboard" - I find it hard to refer to Left & Right main-planes. Left and Right refers to politicians does it not?
Don C, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 14:46
bobgood now you're just picking on me. Maybe the negative was reversed?
bobgood, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 12:57
I thought it was the port (left) Testicle that hung low!
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 12:51
It's a painting, found on the web:-)
rayl, Comment for image # 3363927 Mar 15 12:20
Anyone we know?
Don C, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 23:49
OK. What if I say the wing that usually has the green light on it used to have a quarter on it? But seriously - thanks. I figured it was probably the filler, or maybe covering it, but this is the first time I've had the problem. I'll test it on the next build. Nice photos from the desert.
ElbertC, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 16:10
Yep, USAF effective writing kicked out utilize real quick.
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 13:45
Using "utilize" for use is enough to get you laughed off the flightline, too.:-)
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 13:36
Thanks, all. Don: If you mean the right side, that's a penny. I do occasionally see port and starboard utilized relative to aircraft but in the 20 1/2 years I was in the United States Air Force I never ever heard the terms utilized by anyone. If someone had utilized that terminology they would have been laughed off the flight line. Serious...I do not cover the filets. The lightweight spackle I use does not shrink so I would guess the filler is the problem. I don't think acrylic paint shrinks enough to cause the split.
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3362525 Mar 15 13:25
You need to learn to trust me. If I said I sand it, I sand it. It's the exact same procedure I always use, even on open framework covering. Use 320 or 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper and sand lightly. LIGHTLY!!!!!!!!!!!
Don C, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 11:33
I noticed that starboard now is 24 cents heavier. To get serious - do you cover the fillets with silkspan too? I used the balsa filler over balsa, silkspan. The whole thing has at least 4 coats of dope. Where the filler was thicker, it split, or cracked in a couple of places after a couple coats of acrylic. Any ideas on what I did? (Next time I'm trying the spackle.)
BriandKilby, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 11:17
fancy nancy david!
bobgood, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 11:15
It takes skill, patience, a "fair-hand", an artists eye, and dedication to produce work like this! Not many of us have ALL these attributes! Although we ALL probably share Davids' love of aeroplanes.
BriandKilby, Comment for image # 3362525 Mar 15 09:49
so you sand the silkspan too?
poppy, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 08:56
Sweet!
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3362825 Mar 15 08:43
Thanks, guys. It will be colorful:-)
David Duckett, Comment for image # 3362525 Mar 15 08:42
Yes, you can. The recently completed Cutlass was uncovered. The silkspan provides a uniform surface and strengthens the build. Left uncovered it's prone to dings.
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