The Eagle pictured below was my second build in the 44"(112 cm) scale. In 2006, this model won three awards at the Western Canadian Regional Model Show, including People's Choice Award selected from over 500 entries in all categories.
Aluminum plates, with precision drilled holes at 8 points, formed the main jig components. Threaded rod runs through both sides of the Aluminum plates, and as well through the center of 32 machine cut brass bars. It is important to note that the brass does not actually run through the aluminum plate itself; only butts up against it. This way milling of the ends is never required. The jigs keep the bars aligned at the 8 critical points. Hundreds pieces were first contoured with a drill press, and then hand filed for a friction fit. Most were then soldered in one session with a high temperature brazing torch. The Spine was built in a similar fashion. Blueprints by Chris Trice/ Daniel Prud'homme. Fiberglass nose: Chris Trice, Shoulder pods: Smallartworks, Engine bells: Mike Reader.
Aluminum plates, with precision drilled holes at 8 points, formed the main jig components. Threaded rod runs through both sides of the Aluminum plates, and as well through the center of 32 machine cut brass bars. It is important to note that the brass does not actually run through the aluminum plate itself; only butts up against it. This way milling of the ends is never required. The jigs keep the bars aligned at the 8 critical points. Hundreds pieces were first contoured with a drill press, and then hand filed for a friction fit. Most were then soldered in one session with a high temperature brazing torch. The Spine was built in a similar fashion. Blueprints by Chris Trice/ Daniel Prud'homme. Fiberglass nose: Chris Trice, Shoulder pods: Smallartworks, Engine bells: Mike Reader.
