I am using the last few days of my Christmas break to help beta Murph's Cessna 177 models. I am currently building the fixed gear version, and when done, will do the retractable gear version.
Let's get started!
I started at the nose of the plane and the prop hub. If I were thinking more, I would have saved it for the end, but I didn't. The nose cone has attached tabs, unlike most of the parts which have separate strips. I tried to build everu thing as is from the kit.
1-2. Here is my first attempt at the pop cone. Not great. The thickness of the 65# stock was too thick with the small tabs to get a smooth seam.
So, I used my backup print (on 65 lb cardstock) and the ooconnecting strip page. Murphy added the separate strips right in with the parts, so I just printed a black and white copy of each page on typing paper to use for the strips.
3 -5. I just cut out strips to connect the cone segments form the typing paper. The end result was much better.
Next, I cut out the props, folded them, and glued. I used a black marker to edge color and fill in the black portion of the blades
6 -7. I then cut the small lines on the prop cone where the propellers are supposed to go. Then add a bit of glue to the inside of the cut and insert the props. Once dried, I inserted the end cap disc which I had glued onto 1mm cardboard.
8 -10. The propeller hub cowling was next. This piece mounts to the nose of the plane and blends into the top of the engine cowling. It is a tricky bugger to cut out. I'm glad I had a second copy printed. I cut one of the strip off the first time. Oops.
Be sure to preshape the sides so that the stay curled to match the shape of the attached disc.
Let's get started!
I started at the nose of the plane and the prop hub. If I were thinking more, I would have saved it for the end, but I didn't. The nose cone has attached tabs, unlike most of the parts which have separate strips. I tried to build everu thing as is from the kit.
1-2. Here is my first attempt at the pop cone. Not great. The thickness of the 65# stock was too thick with the small tabs to get a smooth seam.
So, I used my backup print (on 65 lb cardstock) and the ooconnecting strip page. Murphy added the separate strips right in with the parts, so I just printed a black and white copy of each page on typing paper to use for the strips.
3 -5. I just cut out strips to connect the cone segments form the typing paper. The end result was much better.
Next, I cut out the props, folded them, and glued. I used a black marker to edge color and fill in the black portion of the blades
6 -7. I then cut the small lines on the prop cone where the propellers are supposed to go. Then add a bit of glue to the inside of the cut and insert the props. Once dried, I inserted the end cap disc which I had glued onto 1mm cardboard.
8 -10. The propeller hub cowling was next. This piece mounts to the nose of the plane and blends into the top of the engine cowling. It is a tricky bugger to cut out. I'm glad I had a second copy printed. I cut one of the strip off the first time. Oops.
Be sure to preshape the sides so that the stay curled to match the shape of the attached disc.
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