RF-20 Super Tigereye; Another FAR conversion

[kerick]

Question from a non-user of PE. How do you attach such a piece as that without filling all those tiny holes with glue?

[FAR148]

Question from a non-user of PE. How do you attach such a piece as that without filling all those tiny holes with glue?

A very, very, very tiny drop of super glue spread around so that it's a thin as possible. Then careful place the part. If you place the part wrong and your super glue is thin enough, you can slide a xacto under the part and remove it(just don't bent it). Once off, lightly sand the super glue off the part and where you first place it then give it another go. Which I had to do to the other side. All in all, it worked out fine.

Hope that helps,
Steven L  

[Captain Canada]

In awe......great stuff.

[kerick]

Question from a non-user of PE. How do you attach such a piece as that without filling all those tiny holes with glue?

A very, very, very tiny drop of super glue spread around so that it's a thin as possible. Then careful place the part. If you place the part wrong and your super glue is thin enough, you can slide a xacto under the part and remove it(just don't bent it). Once off, lightly sand the super glue off the part and where you first place it then give it another go. Which I had to do to the other side. All in all, it worked out fine.

Hope that helps,
Steven L  

I've heard of using a pin dipped in CA to apply a very small amount. I'll have to try it. Thanks!

[FAR148]

It's been a while since I posted an update. The past few weeks been super busy at work and had no time to play with my Super Tigereye. Now that I'm back on normal work hours and got some much needed rest, I manage to do a little work on her. I got the rest of her flight control surfaces on alone with the missile rails. I also fitted and glued the cowl covering the instrument panel into place.



Until next time,
Steven L  

[Old Wombat]

 

[silverwindblade]

Loving seeing this take shape. Taking a lot of notes on how your do things, too..!

[Sauragnmon]

Always makes me want to give up and take up knitting, seeing the absolutely impressive work you do...

[Captain Canada]

Oooh that is sooo nice.

[Daryl J.]

Mmmm!

(Pauses for a zenlike moment of appreciation)

[TallEng]

Most impressive
Is it me or Just quickly looking at it, it looks like the front is painted Lt. gull grey, with white
Control surfaces (classic USN)
I just couldn't think why the back would be black.. Unless it was going to get a big Skull and Cross bones?...
I'll get my hat and coat

Regards
Keith

[Jkob]

I find the RF planes ugly, but the work you're making is impressive, congratulations 

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Don't know why I haven't been getting reply notifications.... Hmmmmm 

Great work, Steven, just exceptional clarity of description aswell. Keep it coming, friend. I'm still watching (im)patiently from the sideline !!

Ian

[FAR148]

Great work, Steven, just exceptional clarity of description as well. Keep it coming, friend. I'm still watching (im)patiently from the sideline !!

Thanks Ian 

Got good news and bad news. first the good news. She's really getting very close to paint. And now the bad news,(its not so bad) The clear part the is that is the glass over the cameras, cracked. Note to self... don't use super glue accelerator on clear parts. I used super glue to glue into place and should have sat it aside and let it dry/cure on its own. But I didn't...  I added a drop of accelerator and heard a crack #$%&!!! The heat from the rapidly curing super glue cause it to crack. So.... not going to try to redo it. That leaves me with two options; one is to make some protective covers out of styrene, paint them red and glue them into place. Or two, Paint or cover the window area chrome silver. I'm leaning toward option two now. Easy and quick. Keep the build moving forward.



Thanks for looking,
Steven

[Captain Canada]

That sucks....but I like option 2 as well, keep her moving !