Rich too Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 It will be a long process (my builds always are 😀 ) but I thought I would post my build of this model. The kit came very well packaged, and appears to be very well built (considering how much it cost), although some of the gluing leaves a lot to be desired! I will check and apply extra glue. Since there are no Instructions (that's a first for me in nearly 40 years), so I decided to install the engine first. I tried a new method, installing the cowl first, and then the engine, making easier to centre. It worked quite well.The tail plane fitted snugly after a brief blast with the Dremel sander. You can't beat HK models for value. Edited By Rich2 on 07/11/2015 21:12:13 Edited By Rich2 on 07/11/2015 21:13:15 Edited By Rich2 on 07/11/2015 21:14:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich too Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Yes, that piece of wood just fell out and the wing tube is quite weak, and very slightly damaged - I will reinforce that, and everywhere else I can find weakness. After fitting the engine, I fitted the undercarriage to make working on the model easier. That will be followed by the tailplane and then the rudder... Edited By Rich2 on 07/11/2015 21:20:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Good start Rich . That engine and muffler look a thing of beauty. Forgive my ignorance but is it a DLE and did the muffler come with it? I am interested to see how the build goes and yes from the photos you post the airframe looks to be built pretty well. As for no instructions, it's like riding a bike you never forget how to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 How HK can do it for the price I find quite amazing. Having looked at a couple of vids on YouTube it seems to do all it's expected to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks Adrian. Yes, its the DLE 30 and a budget muffler (not DLE) - AGM? This is a complete budget build, I cannot see the point of buying a budget airframe and then filling it with expensive kit! Of course, I am looking for reliability (and safety) but all parts used come with glowing reviews from other users. The servos (MG) for instance are all sub-£10, but they are widely used by others, and I have been using them in other airframes. I would not however, fill the Edge with the same kit. That will be treated to more well known branded items. Saying that, I always stick to Futaba receivers (I don't trust budget items!) and I have managed to get a great deal on a secondhand one for the Yak. I have read that some of the airframes/kits that HK sell are bought from other, well known, manufacturers - they have proven to be identical in some cases. Somehow they get hold of a job lot on the cheap. Anyway, I think they fill a nice part of the market and my experience of their kit has been positive so far. I should point out that one of the main downsides of buying these budget airframes, is that spares are not available from HK. I'll try and keep up with your build Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 10:33:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 You're a brave man, Rich. I think alarm bells would be ringing somewhere if I was hanging that impressive looking lump on a structure that has exhibited early signs of sub-standard glueing... My instinct would be to empty a bottle of thin cyano into the fuselage (although proper epoxy for the initial build would have been my first choice) running it into every joint. At least the design seems to use substantial tabs to hold the engine box together... These airframes do seem to be built with very similar structures, so could well be built for different sellers by the same manufacturers although one of the recent HK airframes that was widely thought to be an exact replica of a Kyosho original did show a lot of detail differences when compared. One feature that seems common across these airframes is a less than substantial undercarriage mounting design - operated from grass strips, it seems almost inevitable that they will suffer a failure at some point with a long moment arm from the legs acting on a structure which doesn't spread loads longitudinally very effectively. Let's hope all my gloom and doom scaremongering is misplaced - hope you enjoy many flights with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 I totally agree, I will be going over the airframe once I have fitted the tail. The bit the came off the engine box is handy because it gives better access! Oddly, although there are areas that need glue, there are other areas that have clearly been well glued. No Percy, I've not had problems with petrol vibrating. I never run mine in airframes with the wings off - I believe that can do more damage. It amazes me the amount of people that do it. I have to admit the Yak is very hit and miss. I guess that's a budget plane for you! Nothing (so far) that can't easily be fixed. Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 13:59:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 My experience is you'll have a nice model when you've done a few mods, none of them that big a deal. Looks the part Rich John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Cheers John fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 The u/c mounting point doesn't seem too bad - although I do fly from a rough patch. I think I'll reinforce it! Note more loose joints.... Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 18:14:29 Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 18:34:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Wings next, cut away covering and iron the edges down, the fit is pretty good. Although the wing has four blind nuts there are only two supplied - doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 The wing tube is a good snug fit - looks like a piece of hanging rail!! You can't beat Sky Go on the ipad in the loft Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 18:21:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Then test fit the tail - not so good... looks like a slight twist in the fuselage. Its not that unusual. My Hanger 9 P47 was much worse. In fact, the best fit I had out of the box was a HK Cub which required no sanding at all. Prep the tail, Dremel the fuselage to get tail level, and a cocktail stick to keep things straight whilst the glue dries. Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 18:28:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Good stuff there Rich you seem to be getting on apace with it. Nice looking workshop you have there. So much more tidier than mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Tail alignment fixed. Check out the angle of the rudder post the fin is going to take some work to get square.. Edited By Rich2 on 08/11/2015 19:08:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Posted by Adrian Smith 1 on 08/11/2015 19:04:42: Good stuff there Rich you seem to be getting on apace with it. Nice looking workshop you have there. So much more tidier than mine! Yeah, I've got some catching up to do - you've given me the motivation - thanks And because of my shoulder, I can't do too much - no DIY!! I'm not sure about the workshop Adrian, yours is great. And I thought it was tidy! Mine is a large loft, but its long rather than wide, so challenging when fitting wings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 The fin is going to take some work (I think its worse than it looks in the pics) - anyone got any tips? I think looking from the front highlights the issue. I'll take some measurements tomorrow and see how far out the fin is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Rich, my first thought would be to shave a bit off the gap where the fin is and drive a thin wedge into it to help realign it. Failing that perhaps somehow shave the underside of the fin at an angle and wedge it at 90 degs to the tailplane and main wings. Probably you would have to cut the fin post to do that and then re-attach it with glue when you are happy with the angle of the fin. I am sure some of you engineers will have a better idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yeah, I'm hoping to get away with the first option - I've no idea how far out it is so I'll measure tomorrow. It doesn't look so bad in the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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