Steven Buckingham Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Couldn't resist diving in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi Steven Looks like a good start Any more done yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi StevenGood to see somebody getting started by cutting some balsa!I will watch your build with interest to see how it's done Edited By WolstonFlyer on 25/11/2012 19:09:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Steve I just moved your thread into the Tucano mass build area, so that it's with the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks Chris. Got a head start as I'm going to be slow! Wolston, don't watch me, unless you want a wonky out of balanced lump ready around June (2014). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Steven for the mass build a couple of years ago we all followed a thread called "The Wonky Webbit" by Geoff Smith. Geoff asked me to do the maiden flight of said model and it flew straight as a die, no trim needed at all and it was a pleasure to fly. No one was more surprised then Geoff. So build a wonky one and you'll be in good company. But I'm sure you won't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Christmas has come early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 This now feels more like a kit than a scratch build. Maybe summer 2012 is do able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 That does look like a kit, what is the wood quality like? Probably going to get mine ordered over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Seems okay, as others have commented the wing parts are slightly short compared to the plan, and I'm sure the additional wood pack is short of bits (triangular stock anyone). As I'd already made a start on the wing, I'm now thinking I might build two, one scratch built to plan, the other with the CNC parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Was a bit (very) nervous about the wing profiling, now I can't imagine an easier wing build. My new purchase for the Tucano was a razor plane and I can't imagine how I did without. Pics to follow, but one wing done, the other almost there, just one satisfying hour with the plane to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Steve, I must confess that I am also very (very) nervous about profiling the wing. If its not too much trouble, could I ask, why it was so easy. Thanks, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hi Ian, it was just very straight forward, it definitely helped to fully mark out the areas to be taken off and then it's simply a case of planing almost down to the lines and finishing with sandpaper. I was half expecting to have to use one wing as an experiment and build another when I wound up with the inevitable waves. But I'm really pleased with the result and I'm actually looking forward to doing the other one. Pic below, still got to round off the leading edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 You've made a lovely job of that, Steven. Thanks for taking the time to explain and include a photo. When the time comes I shall just have to get stuck in. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Here's the right wing marked out and ready for planing, typing this I'm suddenly getting paranoid that I've done a right one already... no all okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That is looking great, I must make a start on mine now that I have the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wing looks nice! Interesting these wings, how rigid are they? CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi CS, length wise they feel strong, there is some flex across the width in the main body of the wing, but plenty have been built and flown already and you've got to trust the designer. It's certainly proving quicker and easier to construct than a built up wing. Just had a nice break, today's forecast was overcast and windy, in fact it's clear with just a light breeze, so I nipped down to the field for a quick few flights, all the more satisfying for being unexpected, despite having to wade out to the strip and the personal puddle that forms if you stand still for too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'm a bit nervous of the wing shaping but you've given me a little confidence that it is, at least, possible. Yours look very good. I'm assuming your wings are not from the CNC pack because I can't see the aileron cut out. Whilst checking my CNC pack I separated the aileron for one wing and now realise I'll have to tack it back in place for the shaping process. I won't start on my wings until I have the fuselage done because I wnat to measure how big the cantre section needs to be as I;m going for a detachable wing. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi Geoff, you're right, this set is scratch built, I'd already started the wings before I ordered the CNC pack, as I honestly didn't expect to have CNC parts for the wing (as they are essentially just balsa planks). As I've got the CNC parts I may build those wings as well and see which come out best. I would think that reinforcing the aileron joint to the wing section could be a good idea anyway, as I can imagine it would become detached in the shaping process if you we're to rely solely on the two tags. Good luck with the detachable wing, and thanks for the kind words, I must stick with the low res camera, it seems to be hiding the imperfections nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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