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| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Parked | 30-Dec-19 08:08 |  | | Views : 1775 | | I left the silk unpainted because I prefer the "Open" look. I used only enough Dope to fill in the Silk to save weight. I may someday add some subtle graphics. I haven't flown it yet because, truthfully, I'm afraid I'll become too dizzy. Crunchy Crunchy Balsa Bits Time! |
| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Parked | 30-Dec-19 07:58 |  | | Views : 1933 | | A Miracle! A finished pfinn project!! HaHa! |
| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Build | 30-Dec-19 07:56 |  | | Views : 1864 | | It was suggested on the plans to lighten the rear of the aircraft by creating open structure on the stabilizer and rear half of the fuselage. So I did! Hanging while the Dope dries. |
| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Build | 30-Dec-19 07:54 |  | | Views : 1673 | | I decided to try using Dope and Silk to cover this one. |
| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Build | 30-Dec-19 07:52 |  | | Views : 1794 | |
| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Build | 30-Dec-19 07:52 |  | | Views : 1713 | | Selecting which engine. .049 or .074. I opted for the .074 because of the lower rpm and the ability to swing a larger diameter propeller. I wanted to slow the aircraft down yet create enough thrust to be able to go vertical and keep the lines tight. Plus...the dizziness factor!! |
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| pfinn | Brodak Pathfinder | Build | 30-Dec-19 07:47 |  | | Views : 1774 | | This is not the Geef 250. This is a Brodak Pathfinder CL kit. I've contacted James a couple of times, but alas, the model requests have not yet appeared. Absolutely no problem with me though. Thought I'd post these. A resurrection project. I started this way back when and got this far. I had spent two years care-giving my Dad before my Germany move. During which I built a Cabin/Workshop/Man-cave on the property for the both of us. After a few other projects, I decided to finish this. I had almost finished the wing. |
| pfinn | Scratch Built Holiday | Build | 01-Dec-19 13:29 |  | | Views : 5129 | | The entire length of the fuselage interior will have to be shaped and reinforced. this is just the beginning. I just started "German" school (5 days a week till next May YUCK!) so this may take a while. ;o( |
| pfinn | Scratch Built Holiday | Build | 01-Dec-19 13:21 |  | | Views : 5031 | | The wing saddle area has been hollowed to accept the "Monkey Motion" unit and reinforced with Carbon Fiber cloth. I was able to use some of my old Spoke shaves for the fuselage decapitating!e |
| pfinn | Scratch Built Holiday | Build | 01-Dec-19 13:10 |  | | Views : 4986 | | Removed the upper section of the fuselage that will be replaced by formers and stringers. Forward of the trailing edge will be a hatch. |
| pfinn | Scratch Built Holiday | Build | 24-Nov-19 13:04 |  | | Views : 5079 | | Still semi-rough on the parting line. |
| pfinn | Scratch Built Holiday | Build | 24-Nov-19 13:03 |  | | Views : 5079 | | 1/64" ply laminate on the outside for reinforcement (I need room inside for the "Monkey Motion Unit". To "Lighten" up the look of the Fuselage I believe I will combine the sheeted/solid lower half of the fuselage with a upper "Former and Longeron" upper half. The Orange tape line delineates the separation line. I sculpted the shape I want in the solid-ish wood to get a good idea of what I want. The Vertical fin will be built in during the assembly. Still big questions on that though! I won't bore you with that...for now. Ha Ha Ha! |
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