Anthony Crawford
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Let the "Planking Begin" this is probably the most challenging part of the build for me so far. I have taken to soaking a strip of balsa in the bath and then pin it to the fuselage sides. I have a SLEC balsa stripper which seems to work very well. I can also see how a beveled edge on the balsa strip could make the joint much better but the tool I have is not that advanced unless I bend the blade. I have taken on Martyn K's idea of fitting 2 larger strips (20mm each) side before fitting the other 1/4 inch strips.
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Steve, many thanks for your comments. I am learning lots of new techniques during this build project. Would agree with you that the word "skill" will take a little longer.
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Martin, many thanks for your encouragement and kind words. I will press on and complete the next phase of the build. I do hope much filler and sanding down will improve the look. Cheers Tony Edited By Anthony Crawford on 12/04/2020 17:55:47
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It must be said that I am not a great fan of this planking technique, especially for me as it's my first time at this process.
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The next stage of the build has started. Both fuselage sides now pinned on the board. Let the "Planking Begin"
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After completing the release gear it was time to start the fitting of the top wing skins. I used pins and lead weights for the initial application of the top skin. Then I thought about some weight that would apply pressure to the entire curve for the top skin. I then had inspiration to used a well known Swedish flat packed furniture maker who also makes good frezzer bags so I filled some up and have used as weights. All went well with the left hand wing but before you all ask ......yes one of the bags broke and I had a wet carpet. Now both top skin panels are now fitted and all is well. Looking forward to the next stage of the build.
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Finally, I had the chance to connect up all the rods and wires for the external tank release system. Now I need to glue the entire system into the wing assembly. The system works very well. Had a little challenge to adjust the wire operating arms so as to maintain sufficient clearance from the wing ribs but all sorted now.
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John, thanks for the information regarding the magazine. I had a look for it but was unable to find a copy. Many thanks for the thought.
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Some progress....I can report today that the T/E flap and aileron hinge support blocks have now been fitted. Also the lower wing skin holes for the servo access have been cut out. I have made plywood servo support plates that will allow the fitment of the wing servos and associated access plates. Yes, I do appreciate that this may be slightly over engineered. I have also made the component parts for the external wing tank release system and associated hard points where the pylon will insert into the lower wing skin. The servo for the tank release system has its support structure made, now awaiting securing. I have now installed the wiring for the wing navigation lights and the servo extension leads through the straws.
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