Ron Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Posted January 24, 2010 Hey folks, don't give up on me yet. Been cold and wet here so frankly I just havent worked ont he plane recently. Staring to get better though and I hear the plane calling my name.
JohnRatzenberger Posted January 25, 2010 Report Posted January 25, 2010 Ron, I'm not visualizing the twist you have, but in my older days of doing this, we used to steam 'em out with a little counter twist to teach the wood its place ... Depending on the size of the area and the degree of un-twist, use anything from a steam iron to a pouring some hot water over it ...
Ron Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks John, the twist was not as bad as I had thought. So, since I have to plank the wing anyway, I was going to glue the bottom planking with the twist removed. It should take care of the problem. But I may use your suggestion first and then glue the planking on to hold it in place. Thanks for the input.
JohnRatzenberger Posted January 26, 2010 Report Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks John, the twist was not as bad as I had thought. So, since I have to plank the wing anyway, I was going to glue the bottom planking with the twist removed. It should take care of the problem. But I may use your suggestion first and then glue the planking on to hold it in place. Thanks for the input. With a minor twist and planking you might be able to do it, depends on the dgree/direction of the twist versus the grain on the planking.
Ron Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Posted January 26, 2010 With a minor twist and planking you might be able to do it, depends on the dgree/direction of the twist versus the grain on the planking. That’s my thoughts too. I at first thought there was about a quarter-inch twist. But further investigation showed there was a built in washout which was the majority of what I saw. The actual twist, once I was able to get the a level board, is abut 1.5 mm at most from left to right and front to rear even less. so it is a minor issue. It's my own fault though, I thought the thin board I had, that was reinforced by 2x4 would be flat enough and level. but alas, I was just a dumba#$. I now have a nice THICK board that and should no longer have the issue. My only saving grace is that I was attentive enough to notice it before finishing the wing and then having to try and fix or trim it out possibly causing the plane to be unstable.
JohnRatzenberger Posted January 27, 2010 Report Posted January 27, 2010 'nuff talk, get back to work .... :D
Ron Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Posted February 7, 2010 alrighty then. Got some work done Now all I need to do is cut out the ailerons and install the servos and ...
Texas Posted February 7, 2010 Report Posted February 7, 2010 Oh Yes More Progress....Your doing a great job.... Texas
Ron Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Posted March 9, 2010 Oh Yes More Progress....Your doing a great job.... Texas Progress has been made. Have the wing 90% sheeted. Need to buy servos nd then can finish the job and begine fitting to the fuse. Then I can begine the sealing, painting and finishing. Pics soon.
Ron Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Posted March 11, 2010 progress pictures more still needed, but getting there.
Ron Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Posted June 17, 2010 Yup, still alive, still working and still trying to get r done. here are the latest pictures.
ghodges Posted June 18, 2010 Report Posted June 18, 2010 That wing is starting to come together! Keep us in the loop as it comes together more. GIL
adfogel Posted June 18, 2010 Report Posted June 18, 2010 Very nice work...I could never work with balsa wood worth a darn. Thanks for the update! Later, Lee
Ron Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Posted June 19, 2010 That wing is starting to come together! Keep us in the loop as it comes together more. GIL Actually, it's almost ready for the glass and color. Just need to see if I can do better with the servo mounts. Learned a great deal on this kit, good thing too because the next project is by the same manufacture and is put together in a VERY simalar fashion.
Ron Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Posted June 19, 2010 Very nice work...I could never work with balsa wood worth a darn. Thanks for the update! Later, Lee You should try it. it is very simalar to soft plastic. But cheaper to fill, duplicate and replace when needed as long as you keep the original plan template or make a copy of the original :-)
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