EarlyBird

Tip construction before and after The plane and sanding, making it time for the top sheet. Steve

LE fitted and wrapped around the top of the wing tips. Next shape the top of the LE and finish the wing tips so that the LE top sheet can be fitted. An interesting build made more interesting by the wing tip design. Steve

Second aileron done and wing tip fitted. Next turn the board around and finish the LE, could be fun. Steve

With the LE sheet pulled up it's time for the LE. In my stock I have ample 3/32 and 1/16 sheet so the LE will comprise of a 3/32 and a 1/16. The cap strip will be from 3/32, a bit more work but the same overall thickness. Here is the 3/32 glued. This gave me the opportunity to have a further look at how the wing tip will be done. For the LE it will be the same as Peter's and for the TE I will do as Ron suggested and bring the TE up to the wing spar thus increasing the size of the tip sheet to match the design. Not being one for snap decisions I will now build the second aileron then finish both halves of the LE. Good so far.☺️ Steve

Centre section glued. LE bottom sheet pulled up and held in place by old ailerons. Which looked good so more glue. Those last two could be used for a spot the difference competition. Next will be the LE when I find some suitable balsa from my stock. Steve

That would be unusual. Check that the pin has not been bent over during battery changes.

Second top spar glued. That's a better use for clothes pegs. 🤣 Steve

One of my club members also has the original Peggy Sue and loves her and will be very interested if I decide to pass this model on. Steve

Here we are test fitting again. The centre line of the holes and position of the riblets have been marked on the ply plate. Not that my marks are always spot on as can be seen on the rib positions on the top spar. Take it all apart and glue the top spar followed by the riblets and ply plate. There are two shear webs remaining then it's the LE. Steve

Top plate is not glued but the bottom one is and it is good enough for @Peter Miller's 'TLAR'. I have now sanded the chamfer on the left hand side so that the lamination lines are straight and it looks better. I will check again when the final sanding for the top sheet is done. Another good day yesterday the second wing ribs are all glued in and the LE ply plate plus the riblets made to fit. Unfortunately while hanging the washing out I noticed some onions had gone to seed which made me do some work in the garden, watering, weeding and watering again. Steve

The second wing has the bottom LE sheet and spar pinned in position and glued to the first wing and bottom wing brace. As with the first wing the ribs are used to locate the aileron spar. TE bottom sheet is located by measuring the same as on the first wing. Now working on the centre section. The TE ply has been chamfered, as shown on the plan, and glued in place. The LE ply plate is test fitted, not glued. Next I can glue the first wing top spar in place. After that it's the same as the first wing glue the ribs and shear webs in place but working right to left this time. A good day on the building board today without any issues. 👍 Steve

I have the SLEC plan and cut parts as detailed here This, as you can see, has been followed by the cut parts being shaped to the wrong line. Steve.

Thanks Ron, This is a better shot. While I am looking for my thinking cap there is plenty to do. on the second wing. Steve

A good turnout at Winterton today which was probably due to the sun and light winds. I think the flying season has started. ☺️🤞 Steve

Wing tip added but there is something wrong The 1/8" tip sheet should extend down to the line just above the right red pin head is. Something for me to think about. Steve

That's a question@Skippers Walkerwill be able to answer, Steve

Aileron started. The aileron spar has had the 1/4" sheet cut and shaped the same with the aileron LE. Then aileron ribs glued in. After the glue had set I planed down the spar and LE as close to the ribs as my nerve allowed, I will sand to the finished shape later. The left rib needs making and fitting, control horn ply plate also the right curved parts. I have looked at the tip 😕 Steve

Full ribs glued in place and a piece of spar test fitted to check that the method works. Then working left to right a shear web is glued followed by the next rib. Which gives this The shear webs keep the ribs vertical and the weight holds the ribs down in contact with the spar and sheet. Wing tip and root design means that the top spar needs some attention, Maybe I should build up the ailerons. Steve

The bottom spars are shaped. The rule is used to make sure the sheet and spar edges are aligned, obviously the sheet and spar are not pinned in their final position. Now waiting for the glue to dry. Steve

Yes the LE is slightly less than 3" ☺️ Cleaning up the ribs is complete. and test fitting is in progress. as each rib is located I cut the shear web to the correct size to make a good fit. Just noticed the aileron cap strips have been made and placed on the plan. A bit more to do, a few more shear webs and shape the bottom spar at the wing tip. Steve

First press out the ribs. Which then need cleaning up to remove the tabs and excess burnt wood. I once assumed that the slots were the correct size for the spars 🤣 Here is a work in progress. Marking the rib positions on the spars helps when the gluing begins. More Later. Once the ribs are all adjusted for the spars then I will select the bottom LE sheet and cut the 1" TE sheet. It would be handy if the LE was 3" ☺️ Time to call it a day. Steve

Cut parts laid out.

Your wish is my command. The cut parts are the ribs, formers, tail feathers, doublers, wing hold down plates and wing tips. What you do not get is the strip wood and balsa sheet, which some call the additional wood pack (AWP). SLEC will provide plan, cut parts and AWP but you have to ask by email or phone. This is where I bought it from. There are lots of photos and a specification. Saito FG-11 Petrol Engine Four Stroke SAT11FG, Model Shop Leeds Steve

The build has started as the weather is warming up allowing shed work to start, as demonstrated by @toto, thanks for leading the way toto. The wing plan is on the building board and the cut parts have been removed from the various sheets as cut by SLEC. Let the assembly begin. 🤣 Power is definitely going to be IC, having now bought a Saito FG11 for this build. Steve

Hi Chris, It's a JST BEC connector. Steve