Andrew's Olde Airfyx Whirlwind **Ye Ende**

[AndrewR]

A quick coat of matt varnish to keep those pesky decals safe!

[AndrewR]

The wheels go on.



I had to fettle the locating pins for the main struts, but otherwise no trouble.



However, I think I need to shorten the relocated front wheels, as it's sitting a bit nose up!

cheers

Andrew

[splash]

Is it a tail sitter?

Regards Splash

[Clashcityrocker]

Nice looking Whirlwind. Always something interesting in the background of your pics Andrew.

Nigel

[AndrewR]

Is it a tail sitter?

Regards Splash

There's a huge weight in the front, but it would be a tailsitter if I hadn't put the weight in. I just need to shorten the oleos a bit

[splash]

I'm hoping the resin nose will be enough for mine.

Regards Splash

[AndrewR]

I shortened the oleos by 2mm and that seems to have done the trick.



I have to tackle the windows next.

[splash]

That looks better.

[AndrewR]

That looks better.

Yes definitely.



cheers

Andrew

[AndrewR]

I've added a thin tube as the exhaust pipe to replace the solid kit piece



I'm also working on the rotor head. One of the blades is drooping down to much. I think that the base plate is bent and is the cause of the problem. It may need to be replaced.

cheers

Andrew

[AndrewR]

The exhaust pipe fell off again

This must have happened while I was unmasking the windows

I used Glue'n'Glaze to do the lower windows and it worked very impressively.


I'm less happy about the upper windows, but I haven't started retouching the frames yet.



cheers

Andrew

[Stuart]

That's looking really good andrew!

[TobyC]

Yes. Coming on a treat.

[splash]

Is that a single seat Gnat on your workbench?

[AndrewR]

Is that a single seat Gnat on your workbench?

It is indeedy. It's the Aeroclub Gnat F.1. See the Basement Lab workbench thread for the latest news on filling , sanding and priming




The struts have had a coat of Sky, so the window framing is now the big job still remaining.

cheers

Andrew