I mount a little block of balsa with the top sanded to somewhat match the inner pilot, and hot glue the pilot to that. The plastic is secured with tiny rivet like hex head bolts.
Re: Reactor biplane project
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:15 pm
by JRgraham
I pretty much copied the original colors again this time, although I did a lot closer job on this one. Its a decent job, even for me
Heres a few detail pics..
Re: Reactor biplane project
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:21 pm
by JRgraham
And pretty much ready to roll.
I ran the motor, and unfortunately the bearings are So, ime either gonna have to rebuild it or figure out another motor.
Anyways, here are some yard shots of it all wrapped up!
Re: Reactor biplane project
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:10 pm
by Mickey
Its looking great JR, have you resolved the engine dilemma?
Re: Reactor biplane project
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:49 pm
by JRgraham
Thanks Mickey, I appreciate that.
No, I don't know yet on the motor. Not so sure I want to put money into a glow motor rebuild either, to be honest. So I am at a stand still for a minute on that.