Here's all three sides of the helicopter blades - top, back of the top and low end.
The inside and outside of the vent slots got a wipe of medium CA to strengthen them, especially at the corners. Light sanding to smooth the surface followed after it dried.
TIP: The two tubes were glued together using an aluminum angle. This helps keep them straight and is better than trying to roll them over a flat surface.
I used a Q-tip to apply a bead of glue for the engine block.
TIP: I marked the glue distance on the Q-tip with a fingernail. You can see the depression near my fingers in the upper picture.
The fins are glued on 1/2" from the end of the body tube. This 1/2" open tube area allows you to use a wrap of tape for engine retention, no engine hook.
The small, tapered launch lugs were glued and aligned. The low lug glues to the fin root edge.
Good tip on using the aluminum angle tool to keep the tube sections straight. I happened to be working on a Semroc Thunderchief when I read your post, so I used that to keep the coupled sections straight while the glue dried, along with a couple of rubber bands. Worked like a charm!
ReplyDeleteHi BAR,
DeleteI used to roll tubes on a countertop, but this seemed easier (and I didn't have to clear off the counter!)