Kawasaki Ki61 Hien “Tony” - Build Photos

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2. Here is the completed tail framework--the fin and horizontal stabilizer will be sheeted while the rudder and elevators remain open structures.
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5. Fuse finished. Wing and tail dry-fitted.
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3. Wing almost ready for sheeting from the upper LE to the main spar.
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6. Covered with plastic parts in place.
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4. Left side of fuse built on the board.

Howard DGA-3 "Pete" - Build Photos


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1. Stripping tool and foam forms for building the laminated outlines of the tail group.

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2. Laminations wrapped around the forms and pinned into place while the glue dries.

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3. Laminated outlines filled with the tail framework.

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4. Left and right handed side panels built over the plan.

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5. Side panels squared up and joined with the lower formers.

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6. Top formers going into place.

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7. Stringers and sheeting of the nose and rear turtledeck complete.

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8. Wings going together.

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9. Spindly Pete landing gear--the bracing wire is a must-have on this model.

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10. Soft balsa spinner turned on a drill.

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11. Japanese tissue doped with water-based polyurethane.