John R Walker PbbmI finished model has identical fuselage sides built according directions article Fokker D-7 built Golden Age Reproductions kit author notes sawthls method used back Thirties has no intention taking creditfor idea works saves considerable time making several similar models scheme also good laminating wing tips NO MATTER careful aver age modeler tries small dis crepancies creep during construction built-up fuselage sides Like things differences arent noticed until sides joined together try square up varia tions small may especially troublesome small models construction technique best suited fuselage lengths up 24 However thicker card board used pattern no reason cannot used larger models After plans have taped flat surface place section tracing vellum over fuselage plan Use straightedge and/or French curves accurately drawthe fuselage outline Use sharp pencil fine point size 0 technical pen draw 60 Model Aviation Left Attach traced vellum outline thin cardboard cardboard picture about 3/64-in thick Use rubber cement attaching applied onlyto tracing vellum Right Use sharp blade modeling knife single-edge razor carefully cut line removal required area Use steel rule guide cutting straight lines Best risk cutting plastic drawing tools Left Remove tracing vellum pattern rub off rubber cement may have adhered cardboard Place wax paper plastic kitchen film over plans plan use cyanoacrylate glue sure use plastic film will repel adhesivenot films Carefully rub cut edges pattern wax prevent adhesive attaching wood pattern childrens Crayolas work fine purpose Right Construct fuselage sides usual manner author used type metal spacing quads 24 or3O point ratherthan pins hold balsaleaves no holes plans forthe adhesive seep through stickthe plansto thework surface January1986 61
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/01
Page Numbers: 60, 61
John R Walker PbbmI finished model has identical fuselage sides built according directions article Fokker D-7 built Golden Age Reproductions kit author notes sawthls method used back Thirties has no intention taking creditfor idea works saves considerable time making several similar models scheme also good laminating wing tips NO MATTER careful aver age modeler tries small dis crepancies creep during construction built-up fuselage sides Like things differences arent noticed until sides joined together try square up varia tions small may especially troublesome small models construction technique best suited fuselage lengths up 24 However thicker card board used pattern no reason cannot used larger models After plans have taped flat surface place section tracing vellum over fuselage plan Use straightedge and/or French curves accurately drawthe fuselage outline Use sharp pencil fine point size 0 technical pen draw 60 Model Aviation Left Attach traced vellum outline thin cardboard cardboard picture about 3/64-in thick Use rubber cement attaching applied onlyto tracing vellum Right Use sharp blade modeling knife single-edge razor carefully cut line removal required area Use steel rule guide cutting straight lines Best risk cutting plastic drawing tools Left Remove tracing vellum pattern rub off rubber cement may have adhered cardboard Place wax paper plastic kitchen film over plans plan use cyanoacrylate glue sure use plastic film will repel adhesivenot films Carefully rub cut edges pattern wax prevent adhesive attaching wood pattern childrens Crayolas work fine purpose Right Construct fuselage sides usual manner author used type metal spacing quads 24 or3O point ratherthan pins hold balsaleaves no holes plans forthe adhesive seep through stickthe plansto thework surface January1986 61