I'm actually going to build another canopy that has the middle former flush with the ribs, to see which one I like better. I think the plans are fine because the builder can always modify the canopy to fit his/her preference. The only thing I would do differently with the plans is print/export them as a PDF so that they print the same way regardless of the platform being used (Linux, Windows or Mac).
FT Spitfire Canopy
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I'm actually going to build another canopy that has the middle former flush with the ribs, to see which one I like better. I think the plans are fine because the builder can always modify the canopy to fit his/her preference. The only thing I would do differently with the plans is print/export them as a PDF so that they print the same way regardless of the platform being used (Linux, Windows or Mac).
Flynn,
I went back and took another look at the canopy. I'm such an idiot. Here's what I did wrong. Instead as using the “rib placement” lines the way you intended, I scored them and removed the foam like the ones one each end, so my ribs are recessed. That's why they are shorter than the middle former. I was in such a hurry to build it, I didn't take the time to read the text on the plan. Good catch. I wouldn't have realized it if you hadn't said something.
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Flynn
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Do you think I should alter the plans? Maybe dotted line or different color?
I gotta tell ya Jaxx, it was too cool to see you have the same physical piece that I have in my garage a day after I posted the plans. Something good from the internet!
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Flynn,
I think the plans work well as they are, but adding dotted lines would not be a bad idea. It would draw attention to the text. Like I said, I was just in such a hurry (excited), I didn't take the time to read the “instructions”. You know how us guys are about reading instructions. I just reprinted the plans. I had to scale them up to 103% to get the 1” scale to match exactly to 1” on my ruler. I attribute that to differences in how our printers may print. I will build another canopy and post the pics tomorrow. And you're right, the internet has revolutionized how we interact and share information. The ability to share information on this level, has completely changed this hobby. It's awesome isn't it!
Blenderite
Professional Crash Pilot
Looks really good! Nice job.
Enos
Member
Cheers, it's hard to see in that pic but I added a little seat and dials for the pilot too
Was just some thin A4 acetate plastic sheet I got from a craft shop. Like the kind of stuff you use to draw on for old over head projectors at school (showing my age a bit there
)The black framing on the canopy is just black tape I cut to size although is there for decoration not sticking on. Used hot glue to attach it the canopy to the plane itself.
Flynn
Member
Thanks for the Beta test Jaxx.
Man, you did all the work, but glad I could help.
Cheers, it's hard to see in that pic but I added a little seat and dials for the pilot too
Was just some thin A4 acetate plastic sheet I got from a craft shop. Like the kind of stuff you use to draw on for old over head projectors at school (showing my age a bit there
The black framing on the canopy is just black tape I cut to size although is there for decoration not sticking on. Used hot glue to attach it the canopy to the plane itself.
Enon,
Could you post a couple more pictures?. A close-up side shot would be great. Thanks again for sharing.
