Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hey, they look great Darran! Well done mate! Once you get the wings and the fuselage together you're on the finishing straight. Be prepared for the wing needing a little trimming at the back to fit on the fuse - they all seem to need that. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 It'll be right Darren Don't forget to fit aileron servo leads like I did John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 08/06/2014 21:47:47: It'll be right Darren Don't forget to fit aileron servo leads like I did John Yes that's an easy mistake I will have to watch out for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yes it looks like a plane so proud of my achievement so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 And so you should be! It looks great. But onward and upward - lets get the gear in there and some covering on! BEB PS yes I was a slave driver in a previous life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Looking good Darran, yep Greenacres looms Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nearly there! Always nice to get the wing and fuze together for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Needs a bit of trimming as it does not fit. Do I add the centre covering first or trim it as it is. And do I trim the leading edge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 No trim first then cover and I would trim the trailing edge - in fact I did trim the trailing edge! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I trimmed a bit of the rear Darren, But I added some scrap balsa inside the spar because it was a little thin. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I notched my leading edge around the fuselage simply because I feel it adds to the lateral positioning of the wing! A trait from my youth building free flight gliders where the wings were held on with elastic bands! Get the wing seating correctly first the start on the covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Oh that's a surprise I would have guessed the leading edge because the trailing edge is already a thin piece. so I should line up the wing to get it centred and then trim to seat it correctly before fitting the locating dowel and wing bolt mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 It is thin Darren, so I reinforced it with some balsa inside before I trimmed it. Then get your wing squared up to mark out for the dowel and mounting plate. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Did it like this, I knew it would need trimming because everyone else had to, so I added right at beginning. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 questions, questions. I have trimmed my wing so it will sit snug in the gap in the fuselage as discussed. however when it rests on the wing supports it is not flat i.e. the supports slop away from the wing meaning only minimal contact is made with the wing spars and and the flat bottom of the leading edge etc. is this correct ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Shape those pieces of balsa you infilled wingseat with level...horizontally, then it'll be o.k. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 10/06/2014 20:33:34: Shape those pieces of balsa you infilled wingseat with level...horizontally, then it'll be o.k. John Would that not then lower the wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yes slightly but it will all blend in when you put the formers and sheeting on top of the wing for the cockpit area. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 having trouble mounting the wing servos to ply mount. I added some hard wood supports to screw the servo into but as soon a screwed into them they split. not good. now i have to make some more and find a stronger wood for the mounting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I use plywood Darren, hardwood always splits for me because it's such a small piece. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 12/06/2014 20:44:32: I use plywood Darren, hardwood always splits for me because it's such a small piece. John i learnt a valuable lesson. when dealing with a small piece of wood drill pilot holes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Always drill a pilot hole for a screw Darran - no exceptions. Make it just a little smaller than the screw so it can get a bite. As you say - it all comes with experience! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I too always drill a pilot hole the same size as the screw between the threads. I also run the scres into the holes without the servo, remove them then run a drop of very thin cyano into the hole. I find this impregnates the timber making it a little harder and less likely to split or strip the threads in the wood. Just make sure you leave the cyano to dry before re-fitting the screws with the servo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Started varnishing the fus. First coat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 That looks good Darren, took the stain very well. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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