Duke Maddog
Well-known member
...that I really want to just shoot myself in the head!
I was trying to hang my Mi-26 Halo on the ceiling and while I was trying to adjust it, I heard and sensed something heavy hitting the floor. I was puzzled since I hadn't brushed against anything (surprisingly enough!)
Anyway, I looked down and saw this:
Man I wanted to scream, blast holes in my walls and shoot myself in the head! I don't know exactly what I said, but I'm sure I used every profane word in the English language... and maybe some words in other languages!
I went ahead and continued my efforts to hang my Halo up and finally it was sitting at the level and position I wanted it:
After finally getting the Halo hung up properly (and to allow myself to calm down a bit...), I took a look at the Cub. I was extremely surprised that the only thing broken on it was the fuselage that you saw. The propellers were scattered of course, since I hadn't glued them in (makes it easier to transport this without breaking the propeller blades off), but the landing gear, gear doors, and tail guns were all intact! So, I glued this back together, pressing it to remove as much of the seam as possible. There's one small section of fuselage about 1/2x1mm that flaked off, and I'm still debating whether to try and fix that or leave it. This model was never really a contender in any contest since it's a Roden kit with major fit issues, and now it is even less of a contender due to the new join at the waist.
Anyway, bottom line, I repaired it and after it was dry, I went searching for a ceiling joist to drill this hook deep into. I finally found one and this Cub is safely hanging high up on my ceiling again:
I have to say, I'm glad this didn't turn out much worse! It could have been quite the disaster!
Say some prayers for me guys! I don't think I can take many more episodes like this!
I was trying to hang my Mi-26 Halo on the ceiling and while I was trying to adjust it, I heard and sensed something heavy hitting the floor. I was puzzled since I hadn't brushed against anything (surprisingly enough!)
Anyway, I looked down and saw this:
Man I wanted to scream, blast holes in my walls and shoot myself in the head! I don't know exactly what I said, but I'm sure I used every profane word in the English language... and maybe some words in other languages!
I went ahead and continued my efforts to hang my Halo up and finally it was sitting at the level and position I wanted it:
After finally getting the Halo hung up properly (and to allow myself to calm down a bit...), I took a look at the Cub. I was extremely surprised that the only thing broken on it was the fuselage that you saw. The propellers were scattered of course, since I hadn't glued them in (makes it easier to transport this without breaking the propeller blades off), but the landing gear, gear doors, and tail guns were all intact! So, I glued this back together, pressing it to remove as much of the seam as possible. There's one small section of fuselage about 1/2x1mm that flaked off, and I'm still debating whether to try and fix that or leave it. This model was never really a contender in any contest since it's a Roden kit with major fit issues, and now it is even less of a contender due to the new join at the waist.
Anyway, bottom line, I repaired it and after it was dry, I went searching for a ceiling joist to drill this hook deep into. I finally found one and this Cub is safely hanging high up on my ceiling again:
I have to say, I'm glad this didn't turn out much worse! It could have been quite the disaster!
Say some prayers for me guys! I don't think I can take many more episodes like this!
