Devcon1 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi Craig. As Chris said there are many ways of doing it and all will produce the correct end result. I just cut the outline from my photocopied plan, stick it on my balsa sheet with double sided tape and draw around it. Once the first side is cut its used as a template for cutting the second. Then just a bit of judicious sanding if needed to tidy up being carefull to keep edges square and the outline accurate to the plan particularly ,as Chris said, the wing and tail seats. The same goes for the doublers. Nice build by the way good luck with the fuz. Regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Same as Chris tracing paper/greaseproof kitchen roll, trace the main part draw vertical line then add the extra bit, I pin to sheet with drawing pins, mark one out, cut it use to draw around next one, clamp together and sand up, get both sheets as close in hardness/bend as possible so they take same shape when pulled in at back. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 You could use tracing paper ( or greaseproof ) and stick it to the balsa with a few 1/2 inch lengths of double sided tape then cut right through the tracing paper into the wood. Remove double sided tape as soon as possible after cutting in case it sticks too well. Or use photocopies in the same way. Multiple A4 copies can be sellotaped togther to form a long fuselage. Cut each A4 copy at suitable vertical mark ( former edge ) and just leave a trace of the line. Assemble all A4 bits using a straightedge to align . Then double sided tape onto the balsa, cut right thro photocopies into balsa. That makes one side - draw around this side onto balsa for the second side. Then use the balsa to mark out the ply doublers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thank for the the advice guys. I'll keep you updated to my progress when I get to that stage. I'm a little bit reluctant to start the fuse until my fuse jig arrives. I subscribed to RCME I at the start of December and am still waiting for my subscription gift to arrive. Anyway, made a little more progress on the wing this afternoon. I've filled the centre section with scrap balsa for the wing bolts, I've added the top sheeting, shapped the LE and cut out the ailarons. I have to say, I think the most rewarding part of the build so far was releasing the ailarons. It probably sounds silly but it was almost like watching the birth of a pair of twins. 😂😂😂 Anyway, I've just got to shapped the bevel of the ailarons and the wings just about done. 👍👍👍😇😇😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Can I ask someone to post a picture of their ailaron bevels please just so I know what sort of angle I'm going for. I believe I should be sanding them back busy 2 or 3 mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 About 45 degrees so a total of 90 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I've not got a photo but.... I marked the center of the aileron leading edge strip and scribed a line 1/8" from the leading edge on the top and bottom cap strip and just planed from the center line to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Probably roughly right. I have a special sanding tool with a 90 degree V in it, also a 14" diameter semicircle and about a 3/4" semi circle. Bought years ago from Tower Hobbies inthe USA. Edited By Peter Miller on 31/01/2016 18:53:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Had a go at the bevel on the ailarons this afternoon. Marked back 3 mm top and bottom and sanded away. Hopfull theses will get everyone's seal of approval. Also added the cap strips to the top half of the wing. What a tedious job that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 YEs, capstripping is a pain in the posterior. Ailerons look OK.Just rest them against the wing at full diflection and check the throws against the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Not going to be getting much done over the next few week. But will be popping to the model shop for the last few bits. First thing on the list is the tank. I'm going to opt for a SLEC tank. Never tried one before, I normally go with dubro. Size wise, does anyone know what will fit? The ballerina doesn't seem to have such a big tank area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low pass Pete Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Craig I will be using a red SLEC tank. That fits just fine. Peter Edited By Low pass Pete on 03/02/2016 15:49:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 6 ounce radio active tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Red Slec tank in mine too. Fits perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5000 5s lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks guys. Red slec tank it is I would try a radio active tank peter but no where stocks them local to me. And I'm too tight to pay ?3 postage for a ?3 tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 The question marks should be pound signs? Not sure what's going on with that?? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sorry Andy D. But I only fly proper airplanes. 😅😅😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Very nice build for your first one, Craig. I already learned a lot from your wing build. Wondering a bit if I will be able to apply all that info when I'll be starting mine. Sorry to disappoint you on this, but mine will be leccy as well... Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR 4S Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Never mind. I see on the news that EEzyjet are planning to fit electric motors to their wheels so that they can taxi without engine power. THis will involve a big battery and motors. THis will save on burning fuel on the ground. However the extra weight will mean that they will need to burn more fuel in the air according to the Ezyjet man being interviewed. They say that Cranfield Institute f Technology is working on the idea. Never mind, it looks and sounds good to the masses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Not had much time for building this week, in fact I've had no time so the build has made no progress this week. But I did find myself popping into the model shop. I've got the throttle servo and the tank. Went for the red slec tank. I also bought another sheet of 1/8 ply so I can re cut f2 out in proper ply instead of lite ply. I'll feel more happy knowing I've used the correct material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Guy, any advice here. I've decided to copy the design of Hughes H-1 Racer. I've got the covering films sorted and am thinking of trying to flair the fuse out to smooth it out into the wings. How hard is this to do? Is it a step too far for a first time build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 No I reckon you'll cope with it Craig, one way is to cut the shapes out of 1/64 ply and attach to the fuzz cut out whilst it's sat on the wing, ply cut cross grain so it bends to the shape easier and use some polythene to prevent sticking to the wing, then fill in the fillets with soft balsa. Have a look at Dannys Chippy thread..... page 39 ish John Edited By john stones 1 on 08/02/2016 17:12:43 Edited By john stones 1 on 08/02/2016 17:13:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Ooo. That's interesting. The use of foam as a filler. I might have to source some of that blue foam and have a little go. Thanks for that John. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Check that you can apply film to it though Craig ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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