EarlyBird Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 As the weather is warming up in the UK my thoughts are turning to this build. Recently I have become a convert to Petrol IC and was wondering if a Saito FG11 would suit or should I consider the Saito FG14. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 FG 14 a bit much EB ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 The FG11 is in the right power range but it is physically a 60 size glow, just a bit more checking to see if the fuselage and cowl will be suitable. In the mean time I can start the build, the building board is empty which I don't like to see every morning. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 The build has started as the weather is warming up allowing shed work to start, as demonstrated by @toto, thanks for leading the way toto. The wing plan is on the building board and the cut parts have been removed from the various sheets as cut by SLEC. Let the assembly begin. 🤣 Power is definitely going to be IC, having now bought a Saito FG11 for this build. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Looking forward to hearing more about your stroll over to the dark side, EB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 No worries Earlybird ........ get your finger out ...... ... now .... let's get things clear ..... its definitely an assembly .... and not a build. .... great .... we can start now.... Dont suppose you could post up a few photos of what you are starting with. .... model parts and that lovely sounding IC engine. .... what's the script with the servos being pressed into service ? Looking forward to following your progress Good Sir. Best of luck Toto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Your wish is my command. The cut parts are the ribs, formers, tail feathers, doublers, wing hold down plates and wing tips. What you do not get is the strip wood and balsa sheet, which some call the additional wood pack (AWP). SLEC will provide plan, cut parts and AWP but you have to ask by email or phone. This is where I bought it from. There are lots of photos and a specification. Saito FG-11 Petrol Engine Four Stroke SAT11FG, Model Shop Leeds Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Cut parts laid out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Certainly looks the part. I dare say the balsa sheets and strips will cost a few quid to add as well. I'll bet you are dying to get going. Go for it and enjoy. Toto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 First press out the ribs. Which then need cleaning up to remove the tabs and excess burnt wood. I once assumed that the slots were the correct size for the spars 🤣 Here is a work in progress. Marking the rib positions on the spars helps when the gluing begins. More Later. Once the ribs are all adjusted for the spars then I will select the bottom LE sheet and cut the 1" TE sheet. It would be handy if the LE was 3" ☺️ Time to call it a day. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Yes the LE is slightly less than 3" ☺️ Cleaning up the ribs is complete. and test fitting is in progress. as each rib is located I cut the shear web to the correct size to make a good fit. Just noticed the aileron cap strips have been made and placed on the plan. A bit more to do, a few more shear webs and shape the bottom spar at the wing tip. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 The bottom spars are shaped. The rule is used to make sure the sheet and spar edges are aligned, obviously the sheet and spar are not pinned in their final position. Now waiting for the glue to dry. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 Full ribs glued in place and a piece of spar test fitted to check that the method works. Then working left to right a shear web is glued followed by the next rib. Which gives this The shear webs keep the ribs vertical and the weight holds the ribs down in contact with the spar and sheet. Wing tip and root design means that the top spar needs some attention, Maybe I should build up the ailerons. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Aileron started. The aileron spar has had the 1/4" sheet cut and shaped the same with the aileron LE. Then aileron ribs glued in. After the glue had set I planed down the spar and LE as close to the ribs as my nerve allowed, I will sand to the finished shape later. The left rib needs making and fitting, control horn ply plate also the right curved parts. I have looked at the tip 😕 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Wing tip added but there is something wrong The 1/8" tip sheet should extend down to the line just above the right red pin head is. Something for me to think about. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 You’ve got to extend the TE anyway so just carry that onto the tip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Thanks Ron, This is a better shot. While I am looking for my thinking cap there is plenty to do. on the second wing. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 The second wing has the bottom LE sheet and spar pinned in position and glued to the first wing and bottom wing brace. As with the first wing the ribs are used to locate the aileron spar. TE bottom sheet is located by measuring the same as on the first wing. Now working on the centre section. The TE ply has been chamfered, as shown on the plan, and glued in place. The LE ply plate is test fitted, not glued. Next I can glue the first wing top spar in place. After that it's the same as the first wing glue the ribs and shear webs in place but working right to left this time. A good day on the building board today without any issues. 👍 Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 LE and TE ply plate holes don’t look like they are correctly aligned Steve, or is it an optical illusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Maybe not glued in yet, top plate extends into next bay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 Top plate is not glued but the bottom one is and it is good enough for @Peter Miller's 'TLAR'. I have now sanded the chamfer on the left hand side so that the lamination lines are straight and it looks better. I will check again when the final sanding for the top sheet is done. Another good day yesterday the second wing ribs are all glued in and the LE ply plate plus the riblets made to fit. Unfortunately while hanging the washing out I noticed some onions had gone to seed which made me do some work in the garden, watering, weeding and watering again. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 Here we are test fitting again. The centre line of the holes and position of the riblets have been marked on the ply plate. Not that my marks are always spot on as can be seen on the rib positions on the top spar. Take it all apart and glue the top spar followed by the riblets and ply plate. There are two shear webs remaining then it's the LE. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 I have just found this thread. You have all done a great job. So glad that you like her. A club member has just built the original Peggy Sue and loves her. Another club member loves his Peggy Sue 2 and it is his go to model I shall keep watching now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 One of my club members also has the original Peggy Sue and loves her and will be very interested if I decide to pass this model on. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 As I have said, I only fly Peggy Sue straight and level when it is inverted. When I was getting the plan printed off back in 1995 The lady doing the printing was going to have a baby daughter. She liked the name and thought she might name her Peggy Sue, Don't know if she ever did. Ye Gods!!! That baby must 28 years old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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