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Build attempt / learning process

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AndyB:
Is this a good place for a build log, or should it be in a different section?

I've started to build a monster, and have had some good results, well good enough to share.

billscottni:
If the monster is a slope model this is fine

AndyB:
It's definitely for the slope.

This is all a bit new to me, technique and materials so it is not perfect, but highly enjoyable.

I started by cutting out the fuselage profiles and then using a hotwire to get the rough shape. I then drilled some rods into either end to add strength and make a sort of rotisserie arrangement for later. Filed the rough shape further and then sanded.

AndyB:
For the vertical stabilizer (and eventually all other surfaces) I made a 4axis hot wire cutter and got to work. it was a bit tricky because of the root and tip difference in size and the length of it the kerf (hotwire burning size) took some attempts to get spot on. Anyway got that mounted and faired it in.

AndyB:
I added some filler all over as there were some gaps in the foam, and faired again. Then covered it in lovely brown packing tape to create a barrier for the next stage.

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