EarlyBird Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 A lazy day yesterday. Not a lot done on the build. Fitted a control horn. and two pieces of covering. the same on the other side. Which means I have met my minimum daily target Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Another good day in the workshop! More covering. I decided to get the cowl out of the way as it was my first ever, it turned out good enough. The next one will be better. As you can see I have marked up ready for more covering tomorrow. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 More covering then. Obviously a bit of tidying up is required. That leaves the Jacinth on both sides and the fuselage is done Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 After a lot of thinking there has been a design change regarding the shape of the Jacinth in front of the wing. I have previously experienced difficulties with covering not being at right angles to an edge as it is ironed on, it shrinks and puckers up. So I have changed the shape. It is all marked up including the two places where the fuselage and wing Jacinth meet up. All I have to do now is transfer the measurement onto the covering film, cut it out and iron it on. Hmm sounds easy. There is only one way to find out! Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 A thought for the future. You will have a raw edge of material that cold get lifted with wind over fuselage I always go for overlap opposite to your position current situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Thanks Keith but I am not sure where the raw edge is. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Two hours later. and it was not difficult at all. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 If the red is overlapping that blue in front of wing then it's susceptible to lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Oops I see what you mean. Not good is it? That's novices for you I guess. I hope no one is following my example as I would hate to lead anyone astray. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Its not a problem just keep a eye on it the cover may have good adhesive and stay in place You could stick a good self adhesive trim over the joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 That's a good tip thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Don't worry. IT will almost certainly stay stuck dow, Just keep an eye on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Will do on both counts Peter. I am trying to drum up some enthusiasm to do the other side. Anxiety is one of my problems, much reduced thanks to a divorce, as I make the decisions and do whatever I like. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Enthusiasm has returned this morning so.. Marked up the second side. Transferred the measurements and cut out then test fitted as usual. It fits, first time, which is always a confidence booster. Ok I made a mistake on the first side, can anyone spot the difference? After a second coffee it will be time to finish the fuselage covering Then onto the tail feathers. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Fuselage covering finished. and tail feathers started. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Up early this morning and at the field by 08:00 because there was no rain, no wind and it was sunny. I am pleased to report that all went well. Back for lunch and a bit of work on the Ballerina, Tail plane covered. I am beginning to think that three colours is not a good idea due to the time it takes. I struggled with cutting the blue to shape then for the Jacinth I made a paper template as others do (thanks Bob) so much easier. Tomorrow the elevator and fin/rudder. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 You doing a fine job here EB. Don't worry too much if the two sides aren't absolutely identical - after all no-one is going to be able to see both sides at the same time! Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Thanks Geoff, Yes it is true no one else will notice the minor differences, only I will know. I am learning a lot and this is my first attempt at free hand curves so I am happy with the results of my efforts. I always like to look where I could make improvements and work out how for the next time. This makes building interesting and a continuing challenge which is good for my brain, so they say. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 No flying today so progress is being made on this build Underside of the elevator covered to match the tail plane. Now the hard part, making the tops match up Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Well that turned out alright. Happy with that Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 It's coming together nicely. Rudder next and apart from a bit of trim behind the cockpit that is the covering done. This puts me at the ARTF stage. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 and it is now all together for the first time. Wow I can not explain how good it makes me feel! All dry fit of course What a buzz but I guess that's why we do it? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Very smart indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Thank's Peter, Time to start thinking about a maiden. No rush though there are a few bits left to do yet. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clark 1 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Very nice Steve! The effort you have put into the covering has paid off, well done. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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