john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 First class work though Mark John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks for your kind comments John. A little more done this morning before work: I now know what Peter was saying about the sander, it is going to get used on every model from now on. The radius on that leading edge literally took me 5 minutes. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Really great job with your LE, Mark. Especially when you write it was that easy. Now I surely can't wait to try out my new toy as soon as it arrives. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hi Chris, Thanks for your comments. The wire bender you saw a few photos back came from here Its a great piece of kit that does the job perfectly. No problem bending 8 SWG and if you are careful marking out, it can be very accurate. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 A little more done tonight: Starting with the u/c slots, I did wonder if I had put enough glue under them when I put them in.... obviously not😂 It worked quite well as I had decided to remove the balsa under where the saddles are going to fit so that it didn't squash down and wrinkle the covering. Then I flowed a little more superphatic between the ply and the lower sheeting. Also sanded the dihedral brace and epoxied it into one wing half. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 This morning I've got the 2 wing halves together and removed the ailerons. I'm kicking myself, as the 2 holes for the servo leads are not symmetrical. Never mind, it won't be seen when it's all together. Just annoying. 😁 Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Posted by Mark Elen on 26/01/2017 19:38:57: A little more done tonight: Starting with the u/c slots, I did wonder if I had put enough glue under them when I put them in.... obviously not😂 It worked quite well as I had decided to remove the balsa under where the saddles are going to fit so that it didn't squash down and wrinkle the covering. Then I flowed a little more superphatic between the ply and the lower sheeting. Also sanded the dihedral brace and epoxied it into one wing half. Cheers Mark I have now made a slight improvement to my methods. I put a layer of 1/16" balsa under the U/C mount which allows my to sand it to mattch the curvature of the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Peter, That sounds good.👍 My OCD got the better of me today: That's better😂 Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Héhé, so I'm not the only one carrying on some OCD symptoms, Mark. But 'compulsively', I can only approve this'adjustment' of course... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hey Chris Got a bit more done, wing is now finished apart from hinging the ailerons. And it's been on the scales. I'm not sure how I've done weight wise - 523gr. Pretty sure it will fly though. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Fentiman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ashley Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Mark, Nice build - it's coming along very well indeed. I am a big fan of the Great Planes easy sanders. I bought a few (12", 6" and the multi) whilst working/living in Canada and haven't looked back. They fit very nicely in the hand (not as clumsy as the Permagrit sanders) and work very well. I have used the multi on every build since, including 1/4 scale stuff. The only problem is getting the replacement rolls over here. Oh and sorry for leaping on this late.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom39 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ive just had my Great Planes "Contour" Multi sander (cat. no GPMR6190) delivered from SMC. Cost for this was £9.99 . I've also bought several rolls of the "Easy touch adhesive backed sandpaper" in various grit sizes . Each roll was £8.99 and these are items that they stock.(They are not listed on their new website yet . So you may need to send them an email or call) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks for the comments👍 A little more done tonight. 1/16 ply plates made and glued on and a sacrificial plate made so that I can drill the bolt holes using my pillar drill. Hopefully then, they should be straight and not split out the ply😁 The next bit should be fun😂 Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 A little more done today: Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I just think that's a lot more than just "a little more", Mark. Very nice progress. I wish I could have some 'bench flying' as you do... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Chris, That was literally 1/2 an hours work today. I did the measuring and marking out before work this morning, took the wing to work to use the pillar drill there and fitted it up when I got home. It just seems like a big step forward. Not much left now, I got started hinging up the ailerons tonight, but no photos. Once that is done and the bevels made on them I can get the wing covered. Looking forward to that. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 How good do's that look don't worry about how heavy, it'll fly spot on. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks John👍 Got the ailerons hinged up this week and tonight I've made a start on covering. I'm going with White and Transparent Blue Oracover. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 So, the question is..... Am I the last of the 2016 class? 😂 I need to get my finger out and get this finished, so with that in mind, I made a start today: Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 That's half of one wing covered. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hi Mark, Not sure if you're the "last" of the Ballerina builders... I finished mine around the end of April (this year!) but maybe there are still some 'dancing ladies' on their way? Good to have you back on yours for that last straight line. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hi Chris, Thanks for dropping by. Wow, what an accomplishment. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 A little more done today: That's the blue done both sides of the wing and I've got the white cut out with the obligatory 'Ballerina Scallops' just need to find time this week to get the rest of the wing covered Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Still a high standard of work Mark, the blue looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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