Nigel Day Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks Guys. I'm saying nothing Terry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've not been completely idle but have forgotten to post updates. The fuselage has been trimmed and sanded and the cockpit section cut out. Didn't need much filler. The fairings were fun, but I got there. They're neater and smoother than they look. A little filler and another sand and they look fine. There's a small difference in the levels between the wing and the fairing sections but a bit of 1/16th sanded should do the trick. I've built, shaped and sanded the tail bit too. All seems to fit nicely. The mounting for the servos has been made so I just need to add the snakes, finalise how I'm going to control the rudder and then I can think of assembling the fuse halves, the tailplane and the fin. I guess first though, I should cover them. I think that's where the glass cloth and ezecote/varnish etc. comes in. I'll read back over the bits where you guys have already done this and find out how to do it. Another new technique to learn. Any suggestions for the materials to use and good stockists? I may try the Ronseal varnish thing mentioned in another thread if there's precious little difference but a lot less cost. Edited By Nigel Day on 10/02/2015 17:12:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My you've moved on, nice work Nigel John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You done good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looks great Nigel, really nicely done Another one with better fairings than mine. Will have to saw mine off and do them again at this rate Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatscoleymo Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Coming on Nigel. Nicely done. Fats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks Fats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've seen the first part of Danny's video on glassing and have read various threads and articles. Danny uses glass cloth and resin. I've heard epoxy used too. I've also seen varnish/polyurathane paint recommended. Are they all realistic options and what's the difference between them? I'm not looking to produce the mutt's nuts, just to try the glassing technique for my first time. Thanks in advance. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi Nigel the resin I use is Epoxy resin. You can also use polyester resin its smelly and goes off a bit too fast for me. The other products I am not familiar with. They all have their champions. Resin I am pretty sure is the toughest finish. Several excellent modellers use G4 Pond sealant to great effect. Try the various products on bits of 1/4 balsa sheet, see what you like CheersDannyEdited By Danny Fenton on 10/02/2015 20:21:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi Nigel, Thats very classy looking planking. You have raced on. Regards Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nice one Nigel, I thought when it had gone quiet I was catching up a bit but no chance. You've done a really good job. I've made my battery box and fitted all the formers to the bottom half tonight so maybe a start on the planking tomorrow. Still a long way to go. Nev. PS. I've used glass cloth and Poly C before and it's very easy, Ronseal is probably just as good but will take quite a few coats to fill the weave. I'm Thinking of trying cloth and resin this time. Edited By Nev on 10/02/2015 21:23:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Galloway Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Really nice work. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks chaps. I think I'll give the floor varnish a go on some scrap and then the fin. I'll need to seal it first. Tightwad, moi?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Non Monsieur, sensible! I think you'll see a good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mercy buckets Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 A bit more done - and the glasscloth and varnish have arrived. Snakes in place from the rear linkages. I'll be connecting the other end to the servos by a clevis and threaded connection. I've ordered some M2 threaded rod for this so it'll have the same, adjustable, connection at at the rudder and elevator end. Only just over £1 for 10cm so the three I've ordered will last me for another model or two. I'm going for a simple, fixed tailwheel so I've kept the rudder connection simple too. It's just a piece of 16swg wire bent to go along the bottom of the rudder (and sealed in with a 1/16th bit of balsa and bend to take the clevis pin. There's a little play so I'll need to reduce the size of the 'ring' neatly at the end somehow. The fin and tailplane sit nicely on the fuse so when I've finalised the other bits on the fuse, the connection order and whether I will cover the fin and tailplane before assembly, I'll be ready to put it together. Note to self - don't forget to fit the tailwheel BEFORE putting it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi Nigel You can always sleeve the loop with a very short length of brass tube. Solder it before you cut it. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Nigel That looks very neat. Shouldn't you turn the servos over to get access through the wing opening? Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I don't like the rudder connection Nigel, cut the eye off and fold a piece of brass strip over, solder it then drill it, or fit a threaded solder adaptor and use a proper fitting, you can do better than that John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks Martyn. Thanks John (T). Spotted the deliberate mistake eh? Thanks John (S). I could do better, but do I need to? 16swg wire is bendable with pliers - but only just. It's not going to be under great stress - is it? Surely it's no weaker than an ordinary (not silver) soldered joint? (and I expect my Jedi master to be a little horrified too.....) Edited By Nigel Day on 20/02/2015 16:00:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Not doubting the strength of it but it looks like it will have a lot of slop John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ah, don't worry John, I'm addressing that. I'm not sure how yet, but Martyn's already given me an idea. Thanks for the thoughts and the how-to photos. I'm not sure about the pink worktop tho'. Getting in touch with your feminine side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 It's not a worktop, it's my photo booth Nev takes the mickey out my green one John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi Nigel the loop you have formed, how were you going to connect the pushrod/snake the moment is very short any slop will be magnified enormously I am with John and think a more normal approach might be better CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Photo booth John? What on earth do you photograph in there? 'Adult toys'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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