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DONE @p.9 +++ 1:72 Dornier Do 36; '59+47', Deutsche Luftwaffe, LTLG 54, 2001

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Rick Lowe

#60
September 05, 2023, 12:15:06 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 04, 2023, 11:52:13 PMDidn't some aircraft have deliberately "kinked"/off centre fuselages for various directional stability issues ?

Sounds like a 'fix', to me.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule Number 2 applies...

PR19_Kit

#61
September 05, 2023, 03:52:32 AM
Kit's Rule Number 2 ALWAYS applies!  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#62
September 05, 2023, 05:05:25 AM
I've learnt the hard way to check alignment from every angle.  I've had to redo too much work because I didn't.
It's part of my problem with patience.  I like to rush things.
This is why I have so many started builds - gives me something to do while waiting.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#63
September 05, 2023, 05:41:12 AM
After all that stuff about angles etc, I checked my Bv 148 from all angles, and sure enough the tail turret is on crooked. :(

Only a little bit, but visible from dead astern. Needless to say there won't be ANY pics taken from that angle once it's finished!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Dizzyfugu

#64
September 05, 2023, 07:14:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 04, 2023, 11:52:13 PMDidn't some aircraft have deliberately "kinked"/off centre fuselages for various directional stability issues ?

Douglas A-1 has a "warped" fin to compensate for torque and the Bloch MB.150 had the whole radial engine angled sideways for the same reason.

PR19_Kit

#65
September 05, 2023, 07:56:26 AM
The Corsair has its fin offset too.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Wardukw

#66
September 05, 2023, 08:57:40 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on September 05, 2023, 07:14:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 04, 2023, 11:52:13 PMDidn't some aircraft have deliberately "kinked"/off centre fuselages for various directional stability issues ?

Douglas A-1 has a "warped" fin to compensate for torque and the Bloch MB.150 had the whole radial engine angled sideways for the same reason.
Do the exact same thing with RC aircraft..kinda have too..they weight alot less  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Rick Lowe

#67
September 05, 2023, 12:29:23 PM
Quote from: zenrat on September 05, 2023, 05:05:25 AMI've learnt the hard way to check alignment from every angle.  I've had to redo too much work because I didn't.

Ditto...  :banghead:

zenrat

#68
September 06, 2023, 05:35:25 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on September 05, 2023, 07:14:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 04, 2023, 11:52:13 PMDidn't some aircraft have deliberately "kinked"/off centre fuselages for various directional stability issues ?

Douglas A-1 has a "warped" fin to compensate for torque...

I spent hours correcting that on a Heller Skyraider I was whiffing.   :banghead:  :banghead:  :banghead:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

NARSES2

#69
September 06, 2023, 06:11:09 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on September 05, 2023, 07:14:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 04, 2023, 11:52:13 PMDidn't some aircraft have deliberately "kinked"/off centre fuselages for various directional stability issues ?

Douglas A-1 has a "warped" fin to compensate for torque and the Bloch MB.150 had the whole radial engine angled sideways for the same reason.

Yes and the MB's is quite a long way "off" central. I remember assuming I'd screwed up on one I was building until I read about it.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Wardukw

#70
September 06, 2023, 11:03:01 AM
I used to love the old Monogram Skyraider..had I think 4 of em ..all Vietnam birds yet never noticed the twisted tail ..might have never been there come to think of it..it's not a Tamiya kit after all .
Damn it !!! Now I want another Skyraider 😩
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Dizzyfugu

#71
September 09, 2023, 12:31:17 AM
Just a quick update here: real life has been escalating lately, with health and job issues, so that mojo for this one (and anything else) is really low at the moment.  :-\  Hope I will make it for the deadline, though, at least with the "core" aircraft.

PR19_Kit

#72
September 09, 2023, 01:43:35 AM
Hope things improve soon on ALL fronts Thomas.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Pellson

#73
September 09, 2023, 02:15:21 AM
Work is what it is. Just bear with it. Health, though - take care, mate. I can wait for the models, as long as I know they're coming.  ;)
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!

Old Wombat

#74
September 09, 2023, 02:38:45 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 09, 2023, 01:43:35 AMHope things improve soon on ALL fronts Thomas.
Quote from: Pellson on September 09, 2023, 02:15:21 AMWork is what it is. Just bear with it. Health, though - take care, mate. I can wait for the models, as long as I know they're coming.  ;)

Same from the Land Down Under! :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est
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