AndyD Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 not much building,thought i had some liteply but must of used it else where,shall have to have a drive out saturday,started cutting ribs instead.its not flowing like the ballerina build probally because im still sourceing things.not decided about a sound system yet but i do fancy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 It's looking good so far Andy, 8 cylinder radial sound system eh brmmm brmmm John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Andy, if you are thinking of a sound system Here Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Posted by john stones 1 on 12/04/2016 23:02:45: It's looking good so far Andy, 8 cylinder radial sound system eh brmmm brmmm John * Cylinder?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I've just seen this and that engine is fantastic, so I'll watch the rest go together. Nice to see someone build complicated parts rather than using a 3D print machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Posted by Peter Miller on 13/04/2016 08:13:19: Posted by john stones 1 on 12/04/2016 23:02:45: It's looking good so far Andy, 8 cylinder radial sound system eh brmmm brmmm John * Cylinder?????? Don't know what I said wrong, educate me John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Posted by john stones 1 on 13/04/2016 11:06:35: Posted by Peter Miller on 13/04/2016 08:13:19: Posted by john stones 1 on 12/04/2016 23:02:45: It's looking good so far Andy, 8 cylinder radial sound system eh brmmm brmmm John * Cylinder?????? Don't know what I said wrong, educate me John The Rotac R2800 is a 7 (Seven Cylinder radial, Not 8. No single row radials have an even number of cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Ah...always been too generous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 just been looking at the sound modules,thx Cymaz, 90 decibels sounds loud,does anyone know how that compares to an ic engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 This gives some idea of sound. Our club has a 84dB limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 thx again,intresting reading.i think i will give it a try, waiting for payday now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 dont think i should of started builing a bi-plane went shoppin for some 1/8 ply but while i was there decided to by the solartex,big ouch forgot how dear it was.next time i think i will cut up my curtains and sew them on instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 hopefully the building will now restart,not keen on building wings but one of the big jobs now done and out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 didnt think it was goin to be such a nice day so i never got my planes ready and it turned out gorgeous,never mind i got to make a good start on the top wing,still not sure which method im useing to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 not a lot of action to night,started the bottom wing by glueing the ribs to the bottom spars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 must get some more photos before i get to carried away.for someone who not a fan of building wings im quite enjoying it,maybe its the simple straight chord or maybe its knowing i cant go wrong,i designed it so i change the design to suit or cover up any mistakes without people knowing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I enjoy wings fuzz, not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 should of been flying this weekend as its been fairly nice but life got in the way saturday and to day i wanted to sort the wire work out on the gere as i dont get the time during the week,so its mainly done and out the way ,a good job to as i didnt really enjoy it but now i can hopefully progress more in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 At this stage I would not forget add some cross bracing to the struts ...much easier now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 thx cymaz ive not forgot its just time flew by,i was hoping to do the u/c as well but fiddling and bending took all my spare time but at least i know where im going with my build now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Posted by AndyD on 23/03/2016 18:00:48: i tried your foil tecnique for the tops Peter,i think ineed some better quality foil though the slightest touch and it tears it seems extra thin.plenty of time yet. Needs Turkey foil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 thx onetenor i might give it another try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Posted by onetenor on 24/04/2016 22:05:03: Posted by AndyD on 23/03/2016 18:00:48: i tried your foil tecnique for the tops Peter,i think ineed some better quality foil though the slightest touch and it tears it seems extra thin.plenty of time yet. Needs Turkey foil Also self adhesive car repair foil from Halfords or such/probably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 thought i was goin to have something to show today,i was going to to have a days session on it but they make the knifes to sharpe,yup sliced a bit off the side of my thumb,nothing major or even big just enough to make it saw plus any pressure and it starts bleeding again,better luck tomorrow. thx again onetenor ive actually got some repair tape(why didnt i think of that) so may have another go at it.amazing what you find while looking for other things in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Posted by AndyD on 01/05/2016 18:15:42: thought i was goin to have something to show today,i was going to to have a days session on it but they make the knifes to sharpe,yup sliced a bit off the side of my thumb,nothing major or even big just enough to make it saw plus any pressure and it starts bleeding again,better luck tomorrow. I feel for you...did nearly the same thing , except went right up into the joint Anyhow get well soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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