Rene Wallage
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A few clicks too many... Edited By Rene Wallage on 29/12/2015 12:03:44 Edited By Rene Wallage on 29/12/2015 12:04:38
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Posted by Glyn Calow on 29/12/2015 09:18:28: Looking at my 95% completed fuse I am wondering about securing the hatch. I can't see the 1.5mm sheet being robust enough to stand much force when removing it. I was going to secure it with magnets, but I'm sure it would soon break if I did so. What's the alternative, if there is one. I suppose I will need to fit a finger grip of some sort to enable removal as well, so is reinforcement the way forward? Have fun, Glyn I had the same reservations, and decided on using 1.5mm liteply with a tongue sticking out in the front and two magnets (i.e. 4) at the rear.
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I glued scraps of liteply together to make 4 blocks, and drilled a hole in each one. Done. Keep it simple.
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Fashion your shape in foam (not EPP and its' variations) cover with fiberglass and/or carbon fiber using epoxy, when cured take it outside and poor acetone inside the epoxy/fiberglass form. The foam will melt and you will br left with the epoxy/fiberglass shape.
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Lost foam method works only once...
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Finishing of the pilot's helmet. Version 2. The previous one melted because I wanted to give it a shiny surface to spray paint, and spread some thin CA over it (worked great with my Moth60). Sadly, it was not EPP foam... I did get a lesson on how the lost foam method works though...
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Quick question about the elevator link. Because of the unusual angle of the elevator servo arm to the control horn, should the servo arm's center be slightly forward? Or am I overthinking this?
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I am notoriously bad with lining up hinges. So I used two (big ones, not from the kit) for the rudder and hinge tape for the ailerons and elevator.
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Still need to do the pushrods, fasten the tail wheel, finish the pilot, and make the windscreen. Oh, and a prop would be nice.
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The picture is very flattering. What you can't see, is that I am going for the "most wrinkled covering" trophy...
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Magic trees were not an option? -
I'm now at my least favorite part of the build: covering!
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So what glue should I use to attach the frame to the cowl? So far I've used thin, medium, and thick CA, without kicker all around.
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Luckily, I am limited to 3S setups, so I don't need to feel guilty not running of to the internet to buy yet more equipment... (unless you're planning a smaller version...)
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We regularly fly in plus 30?C, so cooling is important.
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Still some sanding to do. Now waiting for wheels, and bolts... There's provision made for an air outlet. I might make a 1mm balsa frame at the far end of the fuse for this.
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DONE...(what else are scalpels made for?) The result of trying to work too quick, and not paying attention. When I build one side over the plan I added another piece of balsa on top of the frame, not noticing the arrow clearly marking it F11... I carefully cut away the offending pieces and replaced them with a proper F11. Then I went to sleep.
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Anybody spot my mistake?
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See?
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And here I thought I was (loosely) following the carticle... I did hesitate though how do the fuse sequence. I've. Just fitted the rear to the box, after beveling the tail. I laid the box on it's side, attached one side, let it cure, turn the box over, and attach the other side. Worked great. Now walking the dog. By the time I get home it'll be ready to allign and connect the rear tail pieces.
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And the front box.
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I am a very slow builder, plus I've been away from the building board for a few days. Wing is done and ready for final sanding. Fuse is on the way... Two sides rear frame, second build on top of the first with greaseproof paper in between in the areas that are glued. Works fine if you don't use thin CA...
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Could it be that there is an error on the plan, depicting F5? On the plan F5 has no tabs. I think I found it on the cnc cut ply...
