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1/4 scale Ka-3
Fred:
Hi there,
First of all, thanks to Alan for the 3 views !
So, after my 1/5.5 Grunau Baby, it's time for a new scale ship !
This time, the Ka3, 2.5mtrs wing span.
Let's glue some wood !
As usual now for me, I've started with the "front box" made with 3mm plywood (from the local DIY store...)
Fred:
Then, it's time for hard wood strips to simulate the tubing construction of the real one.
I've used 10x3mm strps, but if I have to do it again, i'd rather use 2x 3x5mm strips. Much more easier to bend ! :rolleyes:
Nothing really difficult here. The hardest part of the building was for the rear part of the fuselage...Finally, no real difficulties, but you must be precise here !
Fred:
Then, it's time to build the wings !
Really easy here ! Ribs are all the same (ok, ok, almost !), the wing is flat, rectangular... A real beginner wing here !
The first 4 ribs are in 3mm plywood. The wing spare come from the DIY shop and the key wing is in 8mm carbon rod.
Fred:
Ok, so, we have a set of wings and a fuselage... time to put everything together for the first time :
Contemplation !
Fred --> happy ! :p
Fred:
So, it's time to start the "webbing" on the fuselage. First, I was thinking to cover the entire fuselage with balsa, and simulate the tubing with the 10x3mm strips... Finally, Why not reproduce the real structure ?! Less hassle ! And very light and strong ! (Ok, the weight is not an issue here in Ireland ! :rolleyes: )
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