Dwain Dibley. Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 You are right Percy, I just set it up for max movement without fouling the fuz sides, with 100% on the servo travel at the moment. It was more of a test for me to remember how to do the You Tube thing ... I have also decided to use a snake on the Elevator, but I've had a idea re the pull pull wires. Watch this space. !! It should work and look the part to. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Last job for this evening then, was to make an elevator horn and fit the snake. I just copied one of the aileron horns and made it out of the 1.5mm ply bell crank plate, as I wont be using them. I taped all the surfaces together and pinned them on the fuz to get it all lined up. Then I marked the exit hole. Drilled it out with a 4mm drill bit at the right angle and glued it in. All I have to do now is brace it all up, D.D. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 05/03/2017 21:02:19 Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 05/03/2017 21:03:09 Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 05/03/2017 21:09:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I don't think that rudder movement is necessarily too much. Obviously that's something you'll find out later but I was surprised how much movement I needed on the Tiggie so you may be pleasantly surprised. So ... no closed loop for the elevators? btw your other pictures make your workshop look very tidy. I'm very pleased to see that your last one tonight reveals a refreshing jumble almost as chaotic as mine Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Geoff ....You cheeky monkey...... You are awful.......but I like you !! I had to chuck everything back in there so we could eat at the dinner table this evening. It's the only time we all get together, as I work shifts at the college. It's driving me mad having to wait to get my roof done, I have a dehumidifier in there now as well. LOL I like to use the rudder when I fly, some one told me once " It's only for taking off" But I always set servos with 100% travel if I can, then adjust if necessary. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cymaz Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 DD, I urge you to have closed loop elevators. It's not too late! An excellent little scale touch. If you decide not to, hey your build. I will still watch and enjoy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have used ply horns many times and they have held up very well. I have used the snake but I have a plan to add the scale look to the elevators, bear with, bear with. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Having my new roof on Thursday Chaps. I will then be able to air the work shop out and make a start on the wings. Still waiting on a speedo from 4Max at the moment. Next job is the rear decking on the fuz, got that rolled up at the minute to try and aid fitting, as it's a bit of a tight curl at the back end. Damp atmosphere is helping there . D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Snake exit cut and shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Some progress today.............. The top sheeting is going on the ribs............ D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Doesn't look very aerodynamic At least you seem to have the right weather. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Geoff, No, it will never fly..... 12 Degrees as we speak mate....Lovin it. Can't wait till I can get back in the work shop, got all my gear all round the house at the minute. I have a very tolerant Missus, bless her... one of my bikes is actually in the living room LOL, so i can get to work on it in a bit.. I am going to have a good clear out as well, and a re organise. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 At least it's a fully sheeted structure! Not open bay and solarfilm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I have a tolerant wife, too. Well as long as I fit a new cassette and chain to her bike although it looks like she'll be using the old ones on her 100km Audax ride on Saturday. I've built bikes, trikes and tandems in the lounge before now Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi. DD, the first and last time I used a snake on the elevator nearly ended in a bad crash. Took all usual precautions like securing the outer along it length etc, but due to the distance from fus. exit to the elevator horn being quite a distance, it ended up with some slop. When attempting to land found. I did not have enough movement to make a normal landing, so a club expert had to bring it in very fast indeed. Luckily it was a concrete strip and no damage to the model, but quite embarrassing for me. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Insert 16 or 18 SWG piano wire into the snake inner. Capt Mainwaring - they do like it up 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Mind reader... LOL Nothing like a stiff one. ooer !! Drink that is. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Getting there now, roof is on and I'm water tight, got the de-humidifier going full blast, replaced some carpet tiles, and the stereo is back in. One more push tomorrow and I should be able to get on with some building. D.D. Moths temporary home. Workshop coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cymaz Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 ! DD has two stacks of CD's taking up precious shelf space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 OH.....You Guys...... Anyway........I have tidied up some more and got the Moth back in. Isn't it amazing, just how much stuff (read "crap" we accumulate in our little man caves boys ?? EH ? so I threw loads out.... D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 I had to do a bit, so I added the rear deck... This fitted where it touched, but there was no choice as it had to follow the stringers...I almost cut another one but I think I got away with it by adding some cross grain 1/8th balsa strips next to the formers for strength. I ran some Aliphatic into the joints as a gap filler. I also planed the bottom of the tail end flat and level. D.D. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 11/03/2017 15:26:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 A bit more done, I was a bit concerned that the cockpit edges were a bit vulnerable, so I padded them out with some balsa, again cross grain to help it bend around the contours. I also added a hint of frame work on the inside and experimented with the cockpit surround, orange is fuel tube and the black is rubber cable insulation. Both are split down the middle, easily done by inserting a rod and slicing against it. I need to find some better pics of interiors so i can see the seats etc... It'll be what is known as stand off scale...the further the better, before you lot say it, i'll mention no names....you know who you are...... D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good idea to strengthen the cockpit edges with cross grain balsa. That thin ply, unsupported is quite vulnerable and liable to get broken as I found to my cost on the Tiggie which was hanging around as I had it given for a few years before I got round to finishing it. Someone on here suggested electrical rubber grommet for the cockpit edging on my Ballerina. It's already split along its length and worked really well. You can buy it in lengths to be cut to size to suit the circumference of a cable access hole or, in our case, a cockpit edge. I don't think this will be as much stand off a long way scale as the Mew Gull I'm finally moving on. It was supposed to be a quick build to be finished by Christmas before I started the 'real' winter build - a DB Cirrus Moth Your Cirrus looks pretty good on my vdu. I just hope mine turns out as well. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good Evening Geoff, thanks for the tip. Electrical wholesalers then, we have a local one called City Electrical. I am sure your build will be just as good, if not better. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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