I have decided that rather than try to replace the images that were lost to the photobucket fiasco - I will instead just place a link here to the Virtual Aerodrome site where my collection of images and builds are stored.
You can see each of the projects there (except for the F-18) by clicking on the appropriate 'Hangar' image.
You can also select other artists and their works by name or aircraft type - or by the model manufacturer. That makes it easy to see lots of images during construction of a particular model if, for instance, you happen to be a builder yourself and want to get a sense of the kits and some technique. http://www.virtualaerodrome.com/user_hangar.html?p_user_id=1322
small update..
the wing is partially infilled and some interior cabin trim has been added - also the main landing gear supports are being fabricated from balsa block material.
the forward main float struts are anchored to these as are the wing struts.
the floats have been laid up and as soon as the wing is completed the floats will be infilled and have their nose blocks attached and surfaced - then I can begin to work on the tail sections.
now both of the main strut supports have been carved, sanded, installed, filled, sealed and sanded again.. I'm still not finished with the process but this is the gist of it.
as you know, the main forward float struts and the wing struts are all attached to these 'stubs' so they needed to be strong and solid. I used balsa block material carved to shape and sanded. Once I am satisfied with the shape and finish I can seal the entire fuselage with a couple more coats of clear sealer. Then I will complete the wings and begin fabrication of the tail surfaces.
After that I need to finish the floats and then make the struts.
Still a ton of work to do on the SR10 but it's coming along
After I get the side stripes on it'll be time for the panel lines and control surface demarcations - then I can get a nice couple of coats of semi-gloss clearcoat applied..
After that the floats will be mounted and rigged. Then the reg. numbers and a final coat of semi-gloss. Then the glazing. Almost home
At this time I would like to ask any moderators present to edit or delete the posts on the first page of this thread in order to remove the dead photobucket images or posts that contain them if possible.
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