Keith Evans 3
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Keith Evans 3 replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
Here is my ARUP finally finished . -
Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Keith Evans 3 replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
Here is my ARUP finally finished . -
I've just completed the ARUP today ,Fri .the13th .does this auger well.!! Here is the three peg fixing of the stub to the wing proper I've shown the cockpit ,the false floor with pilot and the servo layout . It's powered by an O.S.46 FX. It will now wait until everything is back to normal including the weather for the maiden flight . It has been an interesting build and it was nice to try something different . This it not an easy model to build and a bit of previous building would be an advantage . There are a few errors in the formers and some redundant parts . Studying the plan really well and drawing centre lines to aid alignment is thoroughly recommended . I hope the blog will be of some use to prospective builders . I'm signing off on the blog now .Take care and stay well . Keith .
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I've reinforced the rudder with cross strips of 1/4/"sq. balsa. The stub wing and Ail. are now separated and planed to shape I'll fix the stub wing after covering using three dowels (B.B.Q. skewers) . I'm nearing the end of the main build with covering ,servo and engine etc. left to do. I probably not post again until these are done .I do not fore see any major headaches but if I do I'll be back . Stay well Keith .
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Sky 40 electric version
Keith Evans 3 replied to Skippers Walker's topic in Build Blogs and Kit Reviews
Hi Chris .I'm not sure which plan you are building from but the original free plan form RCME shows where and how it is fitted .It is as you say located in the tank bay and held in place by velcro . The top rear cowl is an ABS moulding which is attatched by three screws , two at the top and one into the engine bulk head and through the front cowl . Both these cowls are available as a pair ( they are not sold separately ) by SLEC . I found the front cowl to be a bit weak with my type of flying so I make mine from thin ply and balsa . For the same reason I fixed the U/C .I'm not sure how far you have got but the additions of flaps are worth while . I also converted one to be a tail dragger like the SKY 120 . I hope this helps Edited By Keith Evans 3 on 25/10/2020 16:47:39 -
Here is where I'm up to at the moment . Checking that I still have the down thrust angle . Jig now removed . Started planking on the under side . Cockpit frame .I've decided to go for a glazed cockpit as I realize there is quite a bit of strength in the construction in this area and it would add to the looks . I now have two hatches .One for the tank and the other for the servos .
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Back to it. First a comment for those considering building the ARUP. This is what I have noted so far in the wood pack . C2 is missing --the main cockpit frame . F6 is also missing .--lower rear former . F5B is too narrow .--upper fus. former F4 and F5 do not need to have the curved shape at the top .I replaced these with 3/16" balsa . I've started on fixing the lower fuselage by first installing and gluing the sacrificial jig . I constantly checked for accuracy using a playing card . It's thin and rigid . Note also that wing rib W6 is too narrow .I corrected this by doubling up on the cap strips . Those with a keen eye will see that I've installed a draw string through the wing ribs just in case in the future I do have too much slop in the snakes . I do not expect a problem but now would be the time to allow for it . Note when fitting the jig it is a good idea to fit the thr. snake at the same tine .How do I know that ??? I've also installed a channel for any leads that may need to be routed from the tank/battery bay .
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