Andy Green Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A bit early for a build blog, but this will be ready for next years Sleap Retro flyin. Only real decision is OS 110 FS or OS 65 AX. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 For me Andy it would be the four stroke, it'll pull through the manoeuvres well and not gobble the sky up. I had a DSM Super Dalotel when I was a lad, lovely kit John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I had a DSM Aerostar. Wonderful flier with an OS 91 FS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I had a Saphir in the late 1990's, followed by an Excelsior 163. Both had (the same) Super Tigre 51 with a Weston minipipe. Here's a rather grainy scan of a photo of the Saphir before the minipipe went on; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I have Saphir 40and aerostar 62 still in kit form will anyone be intrested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had two aerostar 62's in 90's - first was reduced to sawdust by my wifes (then girlfriend) mad dog when we were down the pub, second buried itself after radio failure (honest guv). Certainly interested in the aerostar - some unfinished business methinks!! Can you PM me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had two aerostar 62's in 90's - first was reduced to sawdust by my wifes (then girlfriend) mad dog when we were down the pub, second buried itself after radio failure (honest guv). Certainly interested in the aerostar - some unfinished business methinks!! Can you PM me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 btw - I am convinced to this day it was a personal thing between the dog and me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have replied Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Fentiman Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Remember my Aerostar flew like a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So did mine! Anyone got another for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Got a Saphir 40 for sale in kit form untouched ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thought I'd bring you up to date with the build and leave you with a query I have. As usual more details on my website, Bored holes for the aileron extension wires with a sharpened tube. Aileron holes cut and lined. Wings joined by gluing spacers at the tips and these held flat to ensure the tips are parallel. There was no error at the roots. (more details on my website) Tailplane joined in the same way. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Undercarriage mounting: I made a mounting block for the Rhom Air retracts. Then cut the wings to suit. Cut with a sharp knife, and the foam picked out. I don't like hot wire cutting in such an area. The blocks are glued in with Gorilla glue and the remaining foam faced off with balsa / ply. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Centre section and undercarriage areas glassed. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Now I have a slight problem, the wing pegs don't line up with the wings properly, when the wings are in the wing seat. As the fuselage was pre built I assume its right, is it? Wing in seat. Wing peg missing the wing, I'd have expected this to line up with the leading edge. Should I move the holes. or mount a block on the wing. I'm assuming here that the wing seat is correct as this was pre build by DSM. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy Green Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 There is a belly pan Percy to take the pipe, so this area will be concealed. Do you still think blocking it out would be OK or move the holes. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 You have two wing bolts Andy ? one new peg on centre of l/e should do it John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Percy I have a brand new in box untouched Saphir 40 for sale takes up to 91 fourstroke 61 twostroke if you are interested ! ....or any one come to that ! Edited By Hangar 9 nut on 25/11/2014 15:28:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think that you could block it Andy - face the block with 2mm ply. Alternatively, cut the leading edge away parallel with the fus former and build it back from there. Knowing your standard of building, you would make a good job with both options Of course, you could also remove a section of former and replace with a correctly cut piece of ply.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Andy, I think your first job is to check the incidence relative to the thrustline and tailplane, if the wing seat has been cut wrong then the incidence would be a mile out for that much of a discrepancy. If it looks like you have 1 degree or less incidence then it's about right so bury the pegs into a block covered by the bellypan. What material is the bellypan? Could the dowels be meant to be glued in the front of the pan? On my late Joker there was a ply facing to the balsa pan and that held the dowels secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 The fuselage is jig built by DSM, so I would expect it to be right, but will do a quick check just to be sure. Think I'll put a new section of ply behind what is there (as a doubler) and re-drill putting the pegs in the leading edge. Thanks Guys. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves42 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Here's one I had for a short while in 1993. No I didn't crash it, I gave it away with all the rest of my gear. Waited 20 years then started again. Really loving it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Foley Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Why not just put a tongue in the wing and use your doubler to receive same. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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