Glyn R Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I am back in the garage now. Family is OK so here we go. Unfortunately my MGA needs a new water pump. So this will take priority for the moment. I have bought another copy of the Sea fury plan from Jerry Bates. I will take a little while to decide whether to change course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Another temporary distraction I have been looking at repairing my CMP Extra 300s. I thought I would easily be able to fix it. However the invisible damage was worse than I thought so I will now make a new one before I return seriously to the Sea fury. I may make another thread for this diversion. This is a before picture with a RCGF 15cc engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 This is where I am up to now I will return My Extra 300 build. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have just ordered the parts and cowl from Belair and Fighteraces for the Jerry Bates design. This will be the basis of my build from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 The Jerry Bates Kit from Belair has just been delivered, I am waiting for the cowl from Fighteraces which should be in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 I am now about to restart this project using the JB Kit and Fighteraces cowl. Pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Just sorting out whats inthe box. I need to start somewhere. The horizontal stab looks a good place. Going through the parts and checking against the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Started on the Horizontal stab. One small step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have competed the Stab and fitted the hinges. I will now go onto the wing Centre section. I am using angle iron to steady the centre braces until I have the centre ribs in place. This is a bit of a fiddle to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 A bit more progress on the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 A bit more progress on the wing centre section. The top skin is on I now need to work out how to fit the retracts and flap. I am using electric retracts as planned for the first models. This plan has a one piece wing so I think I will build it before I go onto the fuse. It is not too difficult to store a large wing out of the way. The retracts are not true scale but the price of custom legs put me off. I think they are of the period and will look fine. Edited By Glyn R on 31/01/2017 16:05:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I am pondering the best way of mounting the retracts. Should I get some 3/4 ply or use hardwood strip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Whichever wood mount, spread the load into the widest shape that will fit the wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have decided to use a piece of 3/4 ply cut to the best shape to contact as many formers as possible. I have had to grind away a good bit of the rib to allow the wheel to fit properly in its recess I will fit a 1/16 ply doubler to reinforce this area. The project is now on hold till next winter. Edited By Glyn R on 02/04/2017 15:53:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Anyone used Deluxe Materials Superphatic glue. Looks like a better glue than cyano. Edited By Glyn R on 19/04/2017 23:24:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan p Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 needs to have a tight joint or some pressure on the joining surfaces and penetrates well. But you can run a bead down edges after to strengthen a joint, but as always it's horses for coarses . On the whole found it a good glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 I just realized it's 3 years since I started this project. Even allowing for a false start this is a record for me. Whilst sorting out the stuff for this winters campaign I found an RCGF 15cc petrol engine that I have had for a few years. It seems a shame to leave it in a box so I bought a Wot4 XL ARTF to fit it. I just need to put that together before I start on the Sea Fury again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Starting again.Where do I start? What a shambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Rogers 2 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hi Glyn I am looking to build the Sea Fury 77" from the same plan as you started with, RCME MAY1994. I notice that it shows a negative angle of attack on the tail pane which seems odd? May I ask if you changed to the 81" w/s JB plan for the availability of cowl and canopy or was there a problem with the 77" plan. BTW I've had my copy enlarged 5% to 81" w/s to get my dle 40 twin in the cowl and might try and obtain the JB canopy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 At the time there were no laser cut parts or cowl for the plan so I did switch to the JB set from Belair. Even so other reasons mean I still haven't finished. The cowl from Fighteraces is still in its box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Posted by Richard Rogers 2 on 10/08/2018 00:39:03: Hi Glyn I am looking to build the Sea Fury 77" from the same plan as you started with, RCME MAY1994. I notice that it shows a negative angle of attack on the tail pane which seems odd? May I ask if you changed to the 81" w/s JB plan for the availability of cowl and canopy or was there a problem with the 77" plan. BTW I've had my copy enlarged 5% to 81" w/s to get my dle 40 twin in the cowl and might try and obtain the JB canopy. Hi Richard, A negative angle of incidence on a tailplane is perfectly normal. Pretty well all aircraft have the centre of lift behind the CoG, this means that the wing produces a nose-down moment. The negative incidence of the tailplane is designed to counteract that, Basically its providing "down force" to push tail down and hence balance the aircraft. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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