Next on Bench

RichB

Well-known member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #21

In full scale the dipole antennas were 0.50 inches/12.7 mm in diameter. In 1/24 scale that converts to 0.020 inches/0.50 mm.

If you can't find brass wire that thin, guitar strings will work.

Cheers,
RichB

 

ACSKPR

Member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #22

Highly doubtful. Planning a wall mount with wheels up.

 

ACSKPR

Member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #23

I know you see Lego here. A buddy who owns hobby store is an ace with 3D printer. Due to size of model, guy I'm building it for likes this idea.

 

ACSKPR

Member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #24

So doing a lot of engine work for not being able to see them. Want to make as accurate as possible.

 

Heavens Eagle

Well-known member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #25

It's practice for down the road.

 

moon puppy

Administrator

Staff member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #26

ACSKPR said:

So doing a lot of engine work for not being able to see them. Want to make as accurate as possible.

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We all do it, the SE5 has a really nice looking motor but it's going to be closed up except for the valve covers. I know, why bother? Because we know it's in there.

 

Sharkmouth

Information Overload

Staff member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #27

Legos are models too. I used it as a stepping stone for my son to try plastic model building.

 

ACSKPR

Member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #28

Exactly.

 

paddy

Well-known member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #29

moon puppy said:

I know, why bother? Because we know it's in there.

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But do we Bob ? can we be really sure with out checking each day ?

 

centaur567

Well-known member

• Oct 8, 2026

• #30

Looking sharp!! Gary S.

 

ACSKPR

Member

• Oct 17, 2026

• #31

Ok, this is where I have to leave her til November. Gun platform installed and covered up. Still some work to do when I get home.

 

Rhino

Super Moderator

• Today at 3:35 AM

• #32

The radar antennas look about right! This sure is a great lot of Mossie-Quito!

 

ACSKPR

Member

• Today at 3:40 AM

• #33

I will be adjusting the antenna's on the inboard part of the wing. They were at about a 45 degree angle pointing aft. Wanted to get them in first. I made them all one long rod, so will be easy to adjust them when time comes. Will get back at it this week coming up.

 

Rhino

Super Moderator

• Today at 4:32 AM

• #34

Sharkmouth said:

Legos are models too. I used it as a stepping stone for my son to try plastic model building.
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Lego is not a model. Lego is a logical gateway to model making, but models cannot be disassembled and put back together again after they are finished. Lego is a TOY. I like me a Lego kit, but DO NOT call them models. That's just silly!