Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I don't want to speak for Dave but I suspect he will have top hinged his ailerons with tape or covering film..... If you want to use actual hinges then I would suggest you fit them to the centre of the aileron with a chamfer above & below in the conventional way. You could arrange the differential either mechanically or electronically at your Tx... HTH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi Fellas, The proto just had conventional cheapy hinges slotted just above centre so you can get away with a slight chamfer on top. Its not critcal, it just made for a neater finish up top. Like Steve says top hinging would probably be easier (in hindsight) but I'm a glutton for punishment. (PS like the predictive txt email Steve..nice one) Once you're airborne, just tweak the throws and mixes like Rueben says till you get it to fly how you like. You can add a positive rudder mix (ie same direction as the ailerons ) to help bank into turns, or opposite rudder to to keep it flatter or fly without any mixes at all ..its personal preference Theres a few pics in my photo album if that helps here Happy Building !! Edited By Foamie Dave on 11/08/2011 17:27:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Donald Brown 1 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks Dave>> I have looked at the picks ypu posted and it appears that your prototype differs slightly from the plan, helpful none the less.>> Would also like to know if some others have tramped in the same trap as I did in making the fuse sides to short by not compensating for the curve? I was just going to adjust a few things but have decided to get another plank and redo the sides, this time making them a bit longer than shown.>> Reuben I have saved your build pics as I would also like the servo, and battery hatches with the removable cowl>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Hi Donald, Sometimes during the build you stumble on things that may be tricky to replicate or just easier / better / quicker ways of doing it than the original, so always take my build pics at face value. Like you say they hopefully might help shed a little light whats under the skin...or make things even worse . The curvature of the fuselage is so slight it shouldnt really effect the overall play of things. As long at the incedence of the wing / tail surfaces is ok and the cg set right you shouldnt go far wrong. Half the fun is to do what Reuben and a few others have done and adapt the construction to suit your own needs. I dont think Ive ever built a kit or from plan that I havnt modified in some way shape or form...modding as you go is a great way to learn. If it works you'll remember for next time..if not , you'll also remember it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Resurrecting an old, nay ancient thread.....my Luton Minor is now finished.....it seemed to be on the bench for ages, probably because it was.....about 18 months since I fist cut balsa ...in my defence I have to say that a couple of other models got sneaked into the building schedule & finished ahead of this one.....I really must learn to finish one before I start another..... Anyway, still unflown but here she is..... Ooops...hang on thats the full size...... Lets see how she flies........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Dave, this thread may have gone cold, but I thought I would post a couple of questions on your Luton Minor plan. I loved the look of this little model and it has been on my list to build for a little while. Anyway here are the questions: 1) are the cabana struts simply glued into the fuselage ? 2) Is the motor mount really just laminated balsa and not ply? hope the prototype is still going strong . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi Dave, Is it nearly 4 years old already, it only seems like a year or so ago Yes, simply glue the cabanes in position. If you wish to add re-enforcement, keep it minimal to keep the weight down. Also, should something untoward happen its best the cabanes break free without causing further structural damage to the fuselage. Again, a balsa firewall will be just fine. If in doubt laminate with an off-cut of 1mm ply however anything more is overkill and again adding unnecessary weight. Keep everything as light as possible and it'll fly like a peach - start adding the ounces and you'll have a mini pylon racer on your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the quick Reply Dave, much appreciated. Another question: Do the 1/8th wing tips sit on top of the 1/16 th sheet wing like the trailing edge upright? I assume everything except the leading edge and the ailerons sits on top of the bottom sheet. I am looking forward to starting this one. cheers dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yes, just sit them on top then gently sand the lot to give a slightly rounded profile on the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Dave, I am wondering about the forward extent of the fuselage sides on the plan, which shows that they end at the rear side of the motor mount former. This does not look consistent with the pictures of your prototype which appears to have these extending all the way to the front of the nose. Is this a mistake on the plan? Needless to say that I gave just cut out the sides and formers and am wondering if I have to remake these or improvise. there always seems to be least one error introduced by the rcme plans draftsman to keep the balsa merchants in business. cheers dave Edited By david fillingham 1 on 28/05/2014 21:51:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I did very little on this build during the summer, but I have pretty much finished now. Just a tail skid and the battery hatch to sort before first flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Very nice Dave, I have a half built one in my shed somewhere and your photos might just spur me on to finish it. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Really nice job that Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 And Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dyer Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Must've missed it somewhere but what is the span of the free plan version? I'm keen to build one around 48" as my first build in about 65 years. Now where did I put that balsa plane and the stripper (er. the balsa one). This'll be electric; any recommendations for the power setup? Been reading avidly the original build comments arising from the 2010 free plan. Great stuff. Expect mine will be a Great Stuff Up Ta in advance Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi Rex, it is 35" but you could do it 150% I should think which would make it 52 1/2". When I get a moment mine will be resurrected. Cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have had quite a few flights with this model now and it is quite a pleasant model to fly. I get quite long flight times easily 10 minutes without pushing the battery to its limits. Nice to see it sailing by on low passes on a nice summers evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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