Graham R Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Just getting bits together to build the PS. Wing spars - are they balsa or spruce? I have no documentation except the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 ¼” balsa top and bottom fully web sheeted. Spruce spliced in for centre joiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Thanks Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Graham R said: Just getting bits together to build the PS. Wing spars - are they balsa or spruce? I have no documentation except the plan. Hard Balsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Thank you Peter. I am looking forward to the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Welcome on board @Graham R and as Peter say have fun Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Graham - you should try to get hold of the original construction article if possible. Very often there are important bits of info. Subscribers to RCME can look at the digital archive- this model is in RCME April 2014. Peter's models often use a special sequence of wing building which involves putting the LE and TE sheeting flat onto the board first ( Ron's photo shows that I think ) and later bending the LE up onto the ribs. On some models this gives just enough clearance for the ribs to sit flat onto the board. Much of the sheeting is fitted with the wing flat on the building board to ensure wing does not become distorted. Very clever and works well. Edited August 12, 2023 by kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I think that there are at least 2 builds on this forum with lots of photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 There is an April 2014 RCM&E on Ebay at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 03/08/2023 at 11:47, Peter Miller said: All the Peggy Sues fly straight and level well. You might get a swing on take off but you can get that even if you have side thrust. That is what the rudder is for. If it doesn't fly straight and level in normal flight you then use the trim switches to trim out any miss alignment due to construction errors Flew a foam Wot4 for a friend on Thursday which he'd rebuilt with significant left thrust after a radio problem resulted in an "arrival" and tried to fly before I arrived - apparently it was almost unflyable. I suggested that he could reverse the rotation and put a pusher prop on but rudder correction should make it work ok - wound on a little right rudder trim and it flew quite normally and was absolutely fine at all power settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Sorry it's not 2014 it's 2018! My typing error! It was in the April 2018 RCME. There is a copy for sale on Magazine Exchange complete with plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 19 hours ago, kc said: Sorry it's not 2014 it's 2018! My typing error! It was in the April 2018 RCME. There is a copy for sale on Magazine Exchange complete with plans. Thank you for info. Magazine ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 How are you progressing @Graham R? I have been working on the fuselage by adding stringers and other bits. this is what it will look like as inspired by Peggy Sue This is the side for the two switches, something else to think about. 🤣 Next I will add all the bits to the other side while I make a decision about the switches which I also need to buy. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Steve, Mine coming on. Edited August 25, 2023 by Graham R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Got one i`m selling, all up with a 4 stroke, just add rx and fuel if anyone is interested....... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 13 hours ago, martin collins 1 said: Got one i`m selling, all up with a 4 stroke, just add rx and fuel if anyone is interested....... I hope you don't mind me copying the colour scheme. How easy would it be to change the undercarriage? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 14 hours ago, Graham R said: Steve, Mine coming on. Impressive, I like your use of magnets especially the thumb screw clamp. Is that Duplo? looks a bit big for Leggo. Looks like you will beat me to the maiden which wouldn't be the first time if IIRC. 🤣 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Wings and tail feathers meet for a test fit. That Looks About Right. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 That looks excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 More than a month, how time flies as I get older. I decided to use some scrap 1/32" ply for the back of the wing location. Then cut the holes for the two switches, lots of test fitting went on BTW. also thinking of putting the servos at the back but they stick out too much for my liking. More to come. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 I checked that they could be recessed by 1/4" then made a ply plate to fix onto the 1/4" frame. Drilled pilot holes for the servos and added scrap doublers for screws. and glued in place. Looks better now. even better if the top servo hadn't moved. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Nice to see you back on this Steve. I think you'll need some extra support around the ends of each servo to support the covering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Like this Nick. and the other side. before sanding, obviously. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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