DeHavilland DH89 Dragon Rapide by Schreiber Bogen build thread

Boris

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Hello all
Had to take a break, but here I am back.
Continued with the top rear parts of the engine cowlings. Now I begin to recognize Pawel Mistevicz design. For some reason, the skin parts do not have gluing tabs, there are straight gluing tabs to be glued to the inner structure's ribs and then the skin parts should be mounted.
I thought of having the skin parts connected to a single skin piece and then mount them on to structure tabs without gluing to the ribs, but the curvature of the skin made it awkward for me. So, slowly and carefully, I built these parts according to instruction. There is design issue in rear cowling part, it is a bit longer than needed.
It seems that the front engine part is too big, will check this later

Enjoy

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Fantastic job on the engine shrouds. If something seems long, I wouldn't cut it till you are ready ti glue, just in case something coems apparentt. your seams are so excellent. superb craftsmanship!! :)
 

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I used to pilot small planes. This cockpit offers a view that I think not many aircraft offer. It must have been a joy to fly, the visibility is outstanding!! :)