The "Woody" D&H Challenger
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I am back. Ancient old airplane performed flawlessly. Ancient old pilot was really at his limit first day out. Coming back was a dream, in comparison.
Prop seal is pretty old - good thing I was too slow to catch anything, because after two hours forward visibility was a bit fuzzy.
Time to finish up, after a day's rest.
Prop seal is pretty old - good thing I was too slow to catch anything, because after two hours forward visibility was a bit fuzzy.
Time to finish up, after a day's rest.
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By the way, while camped in the Radisson Santa Maria last night (overlooking the Cub on the ramp) I got to thinking about the ripples in the tender sides.
They are so minor I had determined not to mess with them. However, being an amateur auto body fixer, I got to thinking about a smoothing layer of, say, Bondo or JB Weld. Max thickness would be about 1/64". Thoughts? Too much like work?
They are so minor I had determined not to mess with them. However, being an amateur auto body fixer, I got to thinking about a smoothing layer of, say, Bondo or JB Weld. Max thickness would be about 1/64". Thoughts? Too much like work?
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Hope your trip was good, Bob. There on business or pleasure?
As to filling the waves in the tender sides, I would not attempt it if I would be working near a rivet line. Anytime I do that, I manage to inadvertently take down some rivet heads while sanding smooth the fill.
Your results may vary.
Jim
As to filling the waves in the tender sides, I would not attempt it if I would be working near a rivet line. Anytime I do that, I manage to inadvertently take down some rivet heads while sanding smooth the fill.
Your results may vary.
Jim
Slow progress is better than no progress
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Agree. The D&H is a welded (smooth side) tender.
Semi-pleasure. Took a Cub from San Diego to Trinity Center and back. My buddy wanted to land it in a pasture nestled in the Trinity Alps (beautiful country). Talked him out of it after I visited the site.
Semi-pleasure. Took a Cub from San Diego to Trinity Center and back. My buddy wanted to land it in a pasture nestled in the Trinity Alps (beautiful country). Talked him out of it after I visited the site.
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I did inspect the sides when here.
Had no idea where the line dividing acceptable and unacceptable was.
I HAVE shrunk steel sheet before.
But, brass properties are so different than steel, and no idea if heat and wet rag shrinks or expands brass.
Had no idea where the line dividing acceptable and unacceptable was.
I HAVE shrunk steel sheet before.
But, brass properties are so different than steel, and no idea if heat and wet rag shrinks or expands brass.
Dave....collector, restorer, and operator of the finest doorstops
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I seem to remember ripples in the sides of real tenders and also on many diesel loco sides.
So why worry? Of course my memory could be failing.
So why worry? Of course my memory could be failing.
roger
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If God didn't want women to be looked at, He would have made 'em ugly. RAH
I support thread drift.
If God didn't want women to be looked at, He would have made 'em ugly. RAH
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Shot Jay's Scalecoat black this evening. It was indeed the original formula, and went on like glossy auto paint. What a pleasure, spraying that stuff. Thanks, Jay. The bottle was full! I thought you were giving me left over paint.
Yes, real welded tenders have ripples, as do smooth-sided passenger cars. I think the tender is pretty close to ok for a model.
I may just sand it and shoot some Scale Coat on it. Better for the decals.
Yes, real welded tenders have ripples, as do smooth-sided passenger cars. I think the tender is pretty close to ok for a model.
I may just sand it and shoot some Scale Coat on it. Better for the decals.
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rogruth wrote:I seem to remember ripples in the sides of real tenders and also on many diesel loco sides.
So why worry? Of course my memory could be failing.
That's a decision better left to the owner of the model and the guy that's fixing it. (opinion)
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E7 wrote:rogruth wrote:I seem to remember ripples in the sides of real tenders and also on many diesel loco sides.
So why worry? Of course my memory could be failing.
That's a decision better left to the owner of the model and the guy that's fixing it. (opinion)
I didn't say it wasn't and I agree. Just pointing out something I recalled that might help in making a decision.
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roger
I support thread drift.
If God didn't want women to be looked at, He would have made 'em ugly. RAH
I support thread drift.
If God didn't want women to be looked at, He would have made 'em ugly. RAH
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Bob,
Sending old paint, or a half full bottle, just didn't seem appropriate. Glad it went on well for you.
Jay
Sending old paint, or a half full bottle, just didn't seem appropriate. Glad it went on well for you.
Jay
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Shot the tender sides to match. High gloss, and the ripples just are not that bad. Trial assembly this evening; final photos tomorrow.
Also shot a PA/PB in prep for Alclad II. They say the shininess depends on glossy black. That, too, tomorrow. I am again in love with my ancient Paasche model H.
Also shot a PA/PB in prep for Alclad II. They say the shininess depends on glossy black. That, too, tomorrow. I am again in love with my ancient Paasche model H.
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bob turner wrote:Shot the tender sides to match. High gloss, and the ripples just are not that bad. Trial assembly this evening; final photos tomorrow. They are so minor I had determined not to mess with them. However, being an amateur auto body fixer, I got to thinking about a smoothing layer of, say, Bondo or JB Weld. Max thickness would be about 1/64". Thoughts? Too much like work?
A light/careful burnishing from the inside might remove them.
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Bob,
Skim coat?
Jay
Skim coat?
Jay
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I considered it. It would be really thin. Next time.
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Last post - done! I note that the trailing truck (not Lobaugh) bears the legend "#4 - 1515" - Still suffering under the idea that this might have been a Gerry White, maybe he made four?
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