Beppe’s taking a break from building right now. He’s probably out flying! The museum has other plans for the next couple of months. Stay tuned! Next post: August 1, 2019 See all the Kwik-Fli, Slow Build posts! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, […]
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Kwik-Fli, Slow Build: 29 June 2011
In the past few days I had been adding the cap-strips and now the wing is finished (the ailerons are still to be cut, but all the major components are in place). I took it on the port and gave it a good sanding job. I can’t say I’m finished, […]
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: 22 June 2011
22 June 2011. I started covering the center section eventually! After experimenting a little, eventually I decided not to use the black bell cranks that came with the box but some new ones I had, with bronze bushing. This arrangement is better and practically drags free… Next post: June 29, […]
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: 11-12 June 2011
11-12 June 2011. I had two days strangely and “unfortunately” available: I was busy with errands and handymen in the morning, and in the afternoon the weather was horrible, with lightning, and thunderstorms, so both days I couldn’t go and fly! I was able to work on the wing, thou! […]
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New Addition: Hercules Tone Transmitter
Thanks to Kirk Binns for donating this CG Hercules Tone Transmitter. The transmitter comes complete with a homemade frequency flag made of yellow felt and printed with the logo of the Fresno Radio Modelers. ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission […]
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Project Snapshot Snapshots
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Luther Hux took stunning aerial photographs from a camera mounted in a model aircraft. The first model he built for aerial photography, Snapshot 1, dates to 1977 and served as his test bed for ideas and practice. The second model in the series, […]
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: 30 May 2011
30 May 2011. I found some Kwik Fli II formers and I made other “masks”. I’m also ready to sue the Mk. III wing jig, even without the full sheeting of the wing. I think that I can pin the front and back sheeting on the jig and proceed. One […]
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: 25 May 2011
25 May 2011. I took a copy of the fuse former, I glued it on the piece of cardboard and I made a sort of mask/tool to double check the carving of the fuse top block and sides. I’m quite sure that I can sand a little bit more everywhere… […]
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New Addition: Blue Max Radio System
Thanks to Joseph J. Peccolo for donating this 1972 Mark II Blue Max system made by World Engines, Inc. From the paperwork associated with the radio, this was built from a kit sold by the company. Thank you for helping to grow the collection! ————————————————————————— For more information on the […]
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: Beppe’s 1st break
Beppe’s not building right now, he’s out flying! Don’t worry, he’ll be back sanding the balsa before the month is up! Next post: May 25, 2019 See all the Kwik-Fli, Slow Build posts! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees […]
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