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Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:16 pm
by RKeller
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.
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Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:17 pm
by RKeller
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.
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Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:25 pm
by RKeller
After final sanding its time to cover. I'm using WillyKote and the bright colors look great!
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Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:29 pm
by RKeller
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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Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:18 am
by SavageX89
Wow! awesome build!

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:54 am
by WillyNillies.com
VERY VERY COOL RILEY!

Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
WillyNillies.com

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:57 am
by scigs30
I am looking a the same plane, making a Dusty. Just curious, what vinyl printer/cutter do you use?

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:36 pm
by RKeller
I have some Chinese brand cutter I got super cheap on Facebook marketplace. It does a good job though!

Re: Dusty Crophopper Racer 1 Build

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:30 pm
by scigs30
Thank you very much, have not decided if I am going to invest in one yet. Also are you able to post the graphics of the "Dusty"