WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I don't think they would have delivered it in the same hour that I was doing the building today, unless Amazon really have started local drone deliveries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Couple of lengths of piano wire and 4 collets do's job if you no long bolts or studding. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks John, I will keep that in mind for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 A bit more progress, I have cut the holes for the aileron servo wires using a sharpened bit of 15mm copper water pipe. I will then make a paper tube to run the wire through to make it easier to remove the servo's if needed. I have also spent 2 hours assembling one wing (part of), I have had a bit of trouble with the spacing of the spar slots, the rear one seems to be slightly in the wrong place (about 1.5mm) compared to the location on the plan, so each one has been 'massaged' in to place. The masking tape you can see at the front of the wing is pulling the lower sheeting up to each rib while I glue it in place, I am not sure if this is 'best practice' but seems to be working OK. I am using an off cut of spar material to also hold each rib in place while the glue cures, then I will fit the top spar and sheer webbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVC Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 That looks pretty nice Wolston, I'm really looking forward for the weekend to resume the building of mine. And following on the conversation about ribs made in one go (block) and one by one, see this pic below: this cannot be built one by one, but even if you could, this has to be a real pleasure to build (this project is on my list, BTW. Maybe one day...). I've even considered to build just one for the sake of building it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hi WF, great progress! I know what you mean when you say you just have to use what's to hand. If you have a day off you want to use it to maximum effect, so you just go with what you have even if its a bit less than ideal! I do it all the time - I'd probably never get anything done otherwise! Keep at it - its taking shape! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks BEB! I have a few extra days off work and the kids are back at school - just ducking the list of jobs that swmbo has given me I just realised I made a big mistake with the lower wing sheeting, it is supposed to overhang the front of the ribs by 1/8 inch to allow for the leading edge to fit between the sheeting, I have cut mine so it is flush Not the end of the world I suppose, I will have to make the leading edge deeper and get it flush ( hopefully) rather than the sheeting overlapping. At least it's on the under side of the wing and not the top where people might see the join under the covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Wow AVC, that is serious rib building!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I can't see a big mistake there WF, you just got there slightly differently, looking good John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks John, I am sure it will all be OK, I am just annoyed with myself for not spotting that small detail after looking at the plan for several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Not really a problem. I use my method because 1) it calls for less precision, everything can be trimmedto another piece. 2) the method forms a rebate for the leading edge sheet which is stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks Peter!It's the loss of the rebate and strength I am / was worried about. I think I will glue some small strips of sheeting in place between the ribs once the leading edge is glued on to create the rebate inside the D box, they will only add a tiny amount of extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Can't be certain, but I don't think you'd need to do that. Just use a bit of overwide leading edge and be sure the sheeting edge is well glued to it. Then sand back the le to be flush with the sheeting. A good trick here is to put some light pencil marks on the sheeting with soft lead pencil. The idea is that when the pencil marks start to fade you know you are flush. Don't use a hard pencil or you will indent the balsa sheet! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Ic cerrtainly would not wory about it. Leading edges are nomrally classed as secondary or even tertiary structure. That mean not major load bearing. Consider the number of models with no leading edge sheet. Also the fact that often the leading edge sheet just butts up against a bit of 1/4 sq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks Both, I will just glue the joint carefully and sand flush. Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 05/01/2016 21:34:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 A few more wing building pictures, this is going to be my last update for perhaps a week. I am back at work tomorrow and straight in to the thick of it! My new 'toy' a David plane, the blade doesn't seem as sharp as I expected but it is doing a good job at levelling things out and makes less mess than sanding. Almost ready for the rest of the sheeting and wing tip to go on and work out the servo mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVC Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Very nice work Wolston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Just checking in to say I am still here and quietly building the other wing. Progress over the last couple of days after retuning from a business trip to London. Not a lot to show, it's the mirror of the first wing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 glad to here youre still at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Progress is progress W.F and work comes first John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVC Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Step by step, this is not a race. Your work looks good W.F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hi Wolston, AVC is right about this Ballerina MB not being a 'race'. The same as with my own '"discovery journey", if I should to turn that into a race, it would also very fast be 'racing' into a total disaster. Take your time & stay with us... Cheers Chris BRU - BE / CTR Race Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Woohoo I got both parts of the wings glued together and they line up!!! I have since fitted the top sheeting to the side that you see below, after remembering to drill the hole in the hard wood block for the U/C. Wing tips and servo mountings next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 ... and you even managed to remember to install both paper tubes, WF. Remember, it's not a race, these should be enjoyable moments. Hakuna matata Chris CTR - BE / CTR Paper Tubes Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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