Danny Fenton Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 SW I will be at Gaydon, probably in a Greenacres pale blue polo, or an RCSB one if it still fits RCME jacket Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Danny that'l do it, I would have thought there would be notation on the plan. I thought I was way behind the other chipperteer's thanks Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Posted by A.A. Barry on 24/10/2014 12:08:43: Help, help help, I'm up to building the lower 1/2 of the fuz, but looking at where F3 and F6 sit, there is nothing there, what is the sequence for adding these parts,........ most confusing Cheers Barry Been waiting for that question it's an odd build in places and he don't share his methods much I fitted a small 1/16 balsa trebler between F2-F3 and between F6-F7 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi chaps. Quick update typing clumsily on my iPod, went to Spanhoe today and crawled all over a not very good example of a Chipmunk. Have lots of pics and lots of info, but will have to wait til I'm back home on Monday with a proper PC and keyboard! Several other interesting aircraft too, plus the usual half dozen or so Austers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's very good of you David All my parts cut for wing now, if I get it wrong I will convert it to a submarine...not cutting them again Read Danny n Martins blog and I still cant make my mind up how to start, will do a dry fit and see how it go's John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi all - I am back from my sojourn - will be getting sorted out today and then (hopefully) I can get back into the 'groove'. The rumours circulating that I only went away so that fellow Chippites would get all the problems sorted only has a small amount of truth! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 He's back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Pleased to hear that Terry, I'm following you anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Welcome back Terry we have missed you!CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks guys! Nice to be missed! Well done all for keeping calm and carrying on in my absence. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Have a look what you've done to me fellas, I am weighing wood Out of habit I bought spruce spars at the Nats...never looked at the plan. These weigh more than the t/plane and I have no sheet suitable for stripping into spars. Stuck till Monday now John p.s. I missed you Terry Edited By john stones 1 on 25/10/2014 19:34:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 If they are the right size John, I would use hem, even 50/50, spruce on the bottom and balsa on the top, a model of this size, a little extra weight wont hurt, makes it penetrate the wind better ... One thing I havn't done yet is to order the cowl and cockpits, if there is any left, I bet the suppliers are jumping with glee over this build.....21 plans and extras Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 In fairness Barry Traplet did give us a 10 % discount on all the parts and plan. And I did drive a hard bargain with Chris at SLEC for the hinge parts I can't tell you what to do John, there are many that would fit the harder/heavier spars, I know John Ranson almost always does. The Brian Taylor plans often call for 1/4 balsa spars and most opt to upgrade as the odd one has clapped its wing. This is very lightly loaded (if it doesn't get too heavy) and I am happy to have gone with the plan. But as they say "you pay your money you make your choice" Neither way is wrong F4 by the way Traplet have not cut right, its close but the curve is too sharp. The same goes for F3. And Barry, the simple way to allign F3 and F6 is to fit them after the doubler are in. I added feet anyway as I suggested to you, this just proved that they were in the right place Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I fitted mine after the doubler dried, used a 1/16 trebler to pin to. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I have scoured all of the threads for something I am sure is already discussed, but here goes. R1 needs ply doublers on both faces. Are we missing two in the laser cut kit? Or was I imagining it? Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 there are two R1's missing Kev, as well as a few other pieces....... Of course you have to use R1 to create the Rib 0 (centreline nose rib) Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks Danny. Thought I may have had another senior moment. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nigel this plan is not very clear as to how to build the wing. I have built wings the way you suggest and that's fairly normal. Unfortunately I am unable to get inside Dennis's head and understand how to do the wing. The problem is that to build the wing centre section you need more than one rib. In fact you only have a nose rib. R1 is part of the wing not centre section. You have to consider the allignment of B1,2, and 3. The outer wing panels have no ribs to help allignment from R1 to R4 because of the very deep doublers. The chamfers on B1 and 3 need to be very precise otherwise your trailing edge will not fit. If you can think of a way to do it and keep it true go for it, I am sure others will be delighted to see a better way. Good luck, may the force be with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi Chaps didn't meet many of you today at Gaydon, but I did meet Silver Fox who has promised to get cracking on his soon. He fits right in with the thought processes we are going through and is keen to learn, though is not inexperienced he looks forwards to the detailing. I bumped into Andy M one of my GMAC clubmates, who although isn't doing a blog, was clutching a pile of balsa and was grinning from ear to ear as he left the SLEC stand I spoke to CNC Chris from SLEC and he is still getting a trickle of orders for the hinges so what we are seeing on the forum is not the whole picture. I do hope we can get all these together in the future and form a loose formation Anyway thanks for all the comments from people at Gaydon today lots more people are watching than you might think, going by the feedback today at least. Really chuffed. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Fane Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nigel Regarding the elevator joiner, I bought a couple of these a couple of weeks ago direct from Flair. They were out of stock but as I suggested there may be others interested the chap was going to make up a batch. Price was very reasonable and quick delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi Danny, I managed to get there for a couple of hours, also picked up some wood for my Chippie from slec. But I unfortunately didn't notice a light blue polo shirt! Edited By Glenn Stratton on 26/10/2014 22:14:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 re joiners, I ordered a couple from Balsamart 3days ago, online, they didn't say they where out of stock, so here's hoping Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks Martin, Barry, I'm calling Flair directly in a few minutes. I'll let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I checked with balsamart today ( online) that my order is in pending, but I did order Sat so dunno thax Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Nigel, I just had an email from Blackburn Models, ( must be part of Balsamart ) saying they got my order, but nothing about wether they are in stock Cheers B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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