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poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild25-Apr-14 09:40
Views : 876
trial fit.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild25-Apr-14 09:39
Views : 858
Vacu formed pat would not fit the leading edge curve. cut and fit gun housings separate.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild22-Apr-14 03:35
Views : 830
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild22-Apr-14 03:34
Views : 802
L/G housings and guns added.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild18-Apr-14 02:15
Views : 774
Have to build up gear housings. Kit only had one vacu formed housing. Both bubbles were included.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild18-Apr-14 02:13
Views : 792
Wings silk spanned.
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poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild18-Apr-14 02:11
Views : 850
One tip shaped, 1 to go.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild13-Apr-14 05:55
Views : 862
Trim the edges of each panel as you go, and finally the wings are "skinned".
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild13-Apr-14 05:53
Views : 814
I start skin at leading edge of wing bottom. clamp or tape until dry, then glueing edge of end ribs and trailing edge, gently fold over to conform to ribs, hold in place till dry.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild13-Apr-14 05:50
Views : 892
2 1/32" sheet glued together, seam sanded smooth, one coat clear dope on each side completes skin.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild13-Apr-14 05:48
Views : 804
Extra stringers added. Plans call for only 4 at the top front.
poppyComet Kit #3649 - Curtiss P-40E Tiger SharkBuild09-Apr-14 04:56
Views : 946
This is the first time I have built a wing like this. Never too old for something new!
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