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Ben Buckle Mini Super - Build
GlidingGuy replied to GlidingGuy's topic in Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects
I bent the nose gear to shape and then mounted it to the former using a strong thin string and a coat of epoxy over the top. It turned out very well and is nice and straight. I then couldn't resist putting the engine on as a mock up and taking a few photos... -
Ben Buckle Mini Super - Build
GlidingGuy replied to GlidingGuy's topic in Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects
So I actually decided to use the firewall mount because it was a better option than using the supplied aluminium plate as it would not absorb vibrations as well as the firewall motor mount. I reinforced the front former with another ply sheet. The former was then stiff enough for me to mount both the engine and the nose gear to it. -
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Ben Buckle Mini Super - Build
GlidingGuy replied to GlidingGuy's topic in Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects
So, fuel tank arrived today and I decided to install it. As I assembled the fuselage before I cut the slots in the formers, I was not looking forward to the awkward task of cutting the slot. Surprisingly, it was fairly easy and came out nice and straight. I have also finished mounting all the dowels necessary for the landing gear and the wings. -
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Ben Buckle Mini Super - Build
GlidingGuy replied to GlidingGuy's topic in Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects
With regards to the tail, the plans indicate it is to be mounted with rubber bands however, I opted for a more permanent solution. I made up a balsa block which I then layered with light-ply. I installed a blind nut on the soft balsa side and the nylon bolt will come up against the ply side. I installed this in the tail section. I will then add something that will hook the front of the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage and then the back of it will screw in. -
Ben Buckle Mini Super - Build
GlidingGuy replied to GlidingGuy's topic in Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects
So as it turned out hobbyking did deliver and my servos have arrived. They are metal gear Corona servos and are a bargain! I think these ones are 22g and have a good range of movement. I have also managed to install the dowels for holding the wing on and the landing gear. -
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Ben Buckle Mini Super - Build
GlidingGuy replied to GlidingGuy's topic in Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects
Even though hobbyking claims my servos are arriving today, I decided I couldn't wait and needed to do something to the model. I didn't want to start the tail because I need to go out and get some more strip wood, so I elected to make up the hatch/fairing on the nose. After sanding it, it looks quite good. I am yet to decide weather I will glue it straight down to the model or have some sort of release system in place in order to access the fuel tank with more ease when installed. I will probably end up using magnets. I was also tempted to further reinforce the cabin area; during sanding the fuselage down I noticed that it was still a weak section so I have put in some strengthening beams. -
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Summer is here!!....Who's been flying??
GlidingGuy replied to Andrew767's topic in Flying Field Reports and Chat
Sadly, I too couldn't resist the weather and my lidl glider paid the price! I let one of my friends who flies quad copters chase me. There I am having a wonderful time with my lidl glider and then he cuts the tail of mid flight with his props! All that being said I was up at the club yesterday and having a wonderful time flying my Super 60 and Vampire. -
