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by RKeller
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

I have some Chinese brand cutter I got super cheap on Facebook marketplace. It does a good job though!
by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Decal time using my vinyl cutter.
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For the eyes I used metallic blue willykote. Turned out pretty neat.
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by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

After final sanding its time to cover. I'm using WillyKote and the bright colors look great!
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by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Dusty's tail surfaces are shaped a little different than the crop duster kit so I used more scraps to try and make them resemble the cartoon. I squared up the rudder and elevator then cut more of an angle on the vertical stabilizer. Once I had them built up I trimmed and sanded them to shape. 202102...
by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Dusty's tail surfaces are shaped a little different than the crop duster kit so I used more scraps to try and make them resemble the cartoon. I squared up the rudder and elevator then cut more of an angle on the vertical stabilizer. Once I had them built up I trimmed and sanded them to shape. 202102...
by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Some final sanding and the fuselage is done. I decided to install the pushrods with the z bends in the slots before I cover. Some tape will hold them inplace and I should be able to fish them out after covering. Also I used a thin scroll saw blade to slip in the pushrod slots and clearnce them a lit...
by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Next is wings... DRY FIT! Make sure you make a left and right and make sure the center spars create the dihedral when held together. 20210215_150455.jpg 20210215_150523.jpg Once you are sure the wings are put togetjer correctly glue them with thin CA. Then I sheet the centers. Sanding a bevelnin the...
by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Here is my hatch setup. I have some small rubber bands I'll use to hold the hatch closed.
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by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Next up canopy... Since I'm going for a dusty crophopper look I'm changing the canopy. I used the scraps from the horizontal stabilizer to make the windshield (face) angle steeper. 20210215_184525.jpg 20210215_184902.jpg Then I trimmed the canopy profile to be more like the cartoon. 20210215_192540....
by RKeller
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Wee Duster
Topic: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build
Replies: 18
Views: 10336

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Next is sheeting the top and bottom. Also, now is a good time to decide how and when you want to install the landing gear. I opted to sheet the top of the nose and put my battery hatch on the bottom. Im using a 2S 350mah battery that will fit under there. This will give a lower center of gravity and...