| The “windows” were virtually the first thing that I considered when starting this model, they have influenced the design and construction throughout and will actually be virtually the last thing to be added to the model. I’ve replaced one of the tail plane support wires with one made from 24swg piano wire and it’s a lot better, the model shop hasn’t got any in stock but fortunately Mike’s putting in an order this week so it should be there some time next week. In the mean time I can get on with the rudder and aileron control cables.
I have already given some thought to my next project; I quite fancy building a twin, either a Vimmy or a Gotha are favourites at the moment. I prefer the Gotha but it has some serious drawbacks, no the least of which is the “pusher” design, which if done conventionally will make for a lot of lead up front to get the CG right. I’m toying with the idea of a “standard” engine mounting at the front of the nacelle with a lay shaft to the prop at the rear, but as I’m a modeller and not an engineer it might be a recipe for disaster. If I go down that route a lot of experimentation will be called for!
Then again I really like the Pfalz DXII: decisions decisions. |