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John / Peter, Thanks for the reassurance, I think I'll crack on with the second wing for now and give the trailing edge a good sand and trim to get it nearer the original profile when they're complete - I hadn't thought ahead to how the wing would sit under the fuselage - obvious now you mention it ! So hopefully by the end of February I'll have a pair of wings !! Purple Power
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Oops No.2 When I fitted the undercarriage mounting assembly I inadvertently knocked R1 and R1a (I think it is) off square which I didn't notice until the following evening ! Don't know if you can see from the photo but to compensate I applied the "Tactical Sanding" approach to the outer of R1 which probably resulted in taking about 1/32 off the top edge and feathering down, the same approach on the bottom of the Beech block to make sure the surfaces meet well for the epoxy - do you think this will a decent enough fix ?
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Oops No. 1 = When I made the ribs I obviously didn't taper the rear to a fine enough point. As a result the 1/8 x 3/8 TE was too thin to make a decnt joint leaving a large step where it attached. To compensate I went up a size to 3/16 x 1/2 TE which fits perfect but the wing is now slightly deeper. So would it be best to trim the TE back or just leave it and make the tip slightly bigger too ?
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Looks the part Peter ! So I've made slow progress on the first wing panel but by adopting Peters "Purple Plan" I think it's now at the stage where I can lift it from the board and start on the second wing this weekend. It's just another wing - others have made better I'm sure and definitely quicker so theres not too much to say but I did have a couple of "oops" moments which give it an individual touch . . .
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Chris's Bella Ballerina HD
Whatgoesup.... replied to McG 6969's topic in The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build
Chris I am making very slow progress by comparison having just about got the first wing panel to a stage where it can be lifted from the board - and I don't have Gaston's antics to compete with ! the "Purple Plan" is definitely the way forward ! -
Just another Ballerina
Whatgoesup.... replied to Chris Barlow's topic in The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build
That colour combination does look the part Chris, a way to go before I get there but your build keeps the motivation going ! -
Craig's first build Ballerina
Whatgoesup.... replied to Craig Thomas's topic in The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build
Looking good Craig - you've not got to much more to do on the wings by the looks of it - I've just aboout got the first panel done hopefully start on the second this weekend. With what you've found with the paper tubes think I'll try and get my piano wires to the bellcranks in place before joining the wings keep up the good work ! -
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Chris's Bella Ballerina HD
Whatgoesup.... replied to McG 6969's topic in The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build
I've got a couple of cheap carpet tiles stuck to the bench under mine Chris, - does make it a lot quieter allowing me to work on later in the evening -
Hi Craig, I've got the little FA40 for mine, I see from you're thread you've gone for the bigger one - Not heard any bad reports about them if they go as good as they look I'll be well happy, not to mention the sound and the smell !! Hows your build coming on ?
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Absolutely Chris, its got to be IC for me every time - this is my first four stroke can't wait to get it running ! I'm working off a copy of the plan so I have the original beside me - providing I read it properly should be ok ... I think transposing the reference lines accurately onto the top of the 1/16 sheet is the secret !
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Just another Ballerina
Whatgoesup.... replied to Chris Barlow's topic in The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build
That makes a lot more sense of building the wing tip Chris, - really informative blog and great looking build ! -
Thanks John, I'll check it out later - I keep forgetting there is a lot more information on the plan besides the small section I've cut out and got pinned to my board !
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Hi John, I was just admiring the work on your thread, can I ask does your wingtip sit level with the bottom of the wing ? the construction of it seems to be raising a couple of issues but looks as though yours is spot on !
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John's Ballerina Build
Whatgoesup.... replied to john stones 1 - Moderator's topic in The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build
Looking good John, I've a way to go to get my wings to that stage ! -
That is very nice John, reminiscent of the standard on display at the IPMS Telford last year !
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Thanks Simon, its an Aeronaut Diva all laser cut parts goes together like a 3D jigsaw It's good to know I'm not alone behind the leading group, I'll probably still be on the wings in four weeks but hopefully the second panel !
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Thanks Chris Give my regards to Gaston !
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That was why I didn't pin the lower sheeting down initially - because I was uneasy with it hiding so much information on the plan - but it seems a much better idea to do it now as the bottom of the wing is flat and the board will keep it that way. I think I'll try it on the other wing, as you say Martyn make some reference points to transpose on to the upper face of the sheeting and build up from there, Thanks.
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Pinned down the lower sheeting and spars etc and started putting all the bits together - one variation I did make from Peters process was to pin the lower capping strips to the board before attaching the wing ribs - with hindsight I would like to have had all of the lower sheeting pinned down as Chris had done to keep it all nice and flat - but heyho you live and learn ! That's where I'm at for now - nothing earth shattering but at least I'm back in the game ! - if it looks like I've got anything wrong or out of place please make comments - as I've said before you guys are my reference manual !
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Thanks Martyn, I will certainly be needing guidance for sure - I'll be using you guys as my online instruction manual if thats ok ! I opted to cut the wing ribs using the sandwich method - don't know if I'd do that again - created a bit of a monster to work with but with much trimming and sanding got there in the end !
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First job was to make room on the bench by moving the most recent project (inspired by the weather) backstage !. I've decided to make a start with the wings so after splashing out on a new piece of plasterboard pinned out the first panel.
