Peter Miller Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 A balsa Stripper is a much quicker method, 36" long strips of accurate 1/4" wide strips. The Master one is great, The same was also made under the Kavan name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 The top cap strips are coming on. First wing done and Parts cut for the second. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 and done. Then I turned the wing over to do the bottom. 😕 Not good where the three 1/4" ribs are particularly the centre one which was something like 1/32" above the aileron spar, the same for all three between the aileron spar and trailing edge. Added balsa where needed and sanded down as required. Then hid it all with the centre sheet so no one would know. Bottom cap strips next. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Cap strips done and trailing edge along the centre section between the ailerons. This made it time to tackle the first wing tip. I laminated balsa as on the LE and wrapped it around onto the aileron TE then added the aileron TE. Thanks for the idea @Ron Gray. Worked well and not difficult at all. The other tip to do then LE cap strip which will be shaped and the tips rounded to match. Well pleased with that Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 That look extremely neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 Thanks Peter, Second wing tip and LE cap strips added and sanding started. Bottom first then top. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 LE top and from the front The top now looks about right so turn over and make the bottom look about right. Then if there is any flat blend the top and bottom to form a curve, I have the sand paper ready. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 This now looks about right, from a distance, but on close inspection there are a few flat spots, particularly at the wing tips. Next will be the wing tips then! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 Wing tips done and wing added to the pile. but resisting the temptation of a new buid Hound Dog is almost finished. but on with Peggy Sue 2 ☺️ Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Like a factory in China Steve. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 Thanks John, I will take that as a complement 🤣 There is a reason for the pile of unfinished models, indecision. Been practicing making joints. Plenty of good practice because only two pieces are the same length and angle. It usually looks better when glued and sanded, lets hope so 🤣 I need to make decisions about the engine fit with regard to the position of F1 as I need to move it back 15 mm for the prop and spinner to be in the same position as on the plan. If I move it should I move it further and by how much to achieve the plan CoG? To give everyone time I will either finish Hound Dog or start Basic 3D. I could finish these side frames though, good idea I will continue with the joint practice.☺️ Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 All parts made for one side. Glue next or cut the parts for the second side? I have been thinking about the engine fit. It will have to be side mounted and moved back up to 50 mm. 25 mm sounds good to me 😕 Also I have two other models I could use it in and by pure coincidence they both have 3548 motors, and underpowered IMO. Another consideration is that the FG11 needs running in. Too much to think about and so I will keep building as the plan and make a decision when I absolutely have to. Who said building was easy 🤣 Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Glue side A then build side B over the top of side A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Did as you said Ron. Added clear plastic between the two, seemed a good idea. 🤣 Nice bit of detail Peter. Just the ply doublers to add then on to the fuselage jig. More fun to come. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Ply doublers added and F2 glued. Then indecision struck again so started something that had been waiting and added to the pile of wings.🤣 Feeling guilty I returned to this build. Battery location on F4 set up. Holes drilled for cable ties. Then F3 and F4 glued in place That wasn't hard as no decisions were required. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Added the other side then checked for alignment, made adjustments, checked again when satisfactory glued in place. Then checked again just to make sure. ☺️ F1 has not been fitted because it needs moving back for the FG-11. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Just put it in the jig and for the first time ever everything lines up square. I must be getting better at this lark. 🤣 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Coming to the end of the jig work with just F1 to place and trial fit the engine. First time for me so not that sure of what I am doing and there will be plenty of thinking time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Checking how the engine will fit, side mounted. Looks fine so I will go for that and drill the holes. F1 needs cutting to size. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Engine mount fitted to F1 and test fitted to the fuselage Having deliberated for a long time over how to mount the engine I found out that the bolt holes are in a square 45 mm apart. 🤣 No need to make a decision now. 🤣 Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 As this model will be for a beginner I think that down thrust and side thrust will help. How much? I am thinking 2 Deg. down and 2.5 side. Any thoughts? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Personally I wouldn’t bother but if you’re going to put some in (from memory Peter doesn’t) I would suggest a max of 2° downthrust and 1° sidethrust. My Peggy Sue 2 (electric) hasn’t got any and flies just fine. Edited August 3, 2023 by Ron Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I never use side or down thrust. The original smaller Peggy Sue that has been built in the club doesn't have any.The big one that was built in the club doesn't have any. The one flown in a howling gale on the Peggy Sue thread thread and which was described as "Out Wot Fouring a Wot Four and Out Acro Wotting an Acro Wot. Didn't have any....But of course with your vast experience you may know better!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Peter Miller said: But of course with your vast experience you may know better! That's just the point of asking, I have very little experience. It was a request from an instructor, my understanding was that he would prefer side and down thrust for beginners to fly straight and level hands of, something to do with building confidence. Why adding down and side thrust enables hands off straight and level flight is beyond me. Interesting about Peggy Sue because he flies one and loves her. I will ask him again. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I'm with your clubmate EB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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