Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Do you have something on the bench that you would like to share the progress with us. Shoot some pics of the different stages of your project and post 'em here!
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:07 am

I managed to get a little more done on the Cesnna . At this rate I might get it done by the next GAD[ General aviation Day ] I finished the bottom by making a template with paper and then cut it out the Monokote. I don't know if that's the right way, but it has been working for me. Next I need to do the sides. Here's the latest pictures.
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by ustahfli » Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:58 pm

The 'right way' is to buy the ARF :!: :lol: :lol: :mrgreen:
I applaud your skill and tenacity!! :mrgreen:

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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Fri Dec 23, 2016 4:52 pm

I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle the sign on the side of the fuselage. Here is picture of the process. This could take some time. :?
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:19 am

When I was younger I would say "I would rather build than buy an ARF ". Now I remember why I started buying ARFs !! :roll:
I did get a little more done on the fuselage. Here's the pictures.
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:42 am

Now that I got the Left side done and I worked on the other side.

Here's more pictures. :)
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by ustahfli » Fri Dec 30, 2016 11:09 am

Hurry UP!! I can't wait to bring mine over for you to cover. (Same pattern please.) :mrgreen:

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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:14 pm

IN YOUR DREAMS!!!!! :lol:

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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:26 pm

I FINALLY FINISHED COVERING THE FUSELAGE !!! :D This has been the hardest fuselage I have every covered and I'm glad it is done. I hoping the Wing will be a lot easier. Next I need to install the Rudder and the Stabilizer.
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by kdoughty » Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:28 pm

Well I made a little more progress on the Cessna. I got the Rudder and the Elevator installed and hooked up the control rods. If I can keep at it I might actually get 'r' done. :)
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Re: Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane

Post by ustahfli » Sat Dec 31, 2016 4:23 pm

Just went to your first post....Dec 14,2011! If you don't get it finished by midnight, you will start your 6th calendar year! Not a record, of course. I'm sure I hold that! :!: :mrgreen:

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