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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/19/2005 6:26:54 AM   
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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 4:32:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks claimster...that's what I had in mind also.

I have one wing panel basically completed...just waiting on the epoxy to dry for the boom mount plates.

A question for you experienced builders. As there will be no dihedral I will not be using the included dihedral brace. The OEM wing joiner/dihedral brace was a 2-pieces of lite ply that was glued to the forward and aft sides of the main spar with nothing in between the top and bottom spars. Should I go about joining the wing in the same manner making my own 2 peices of ply or would I be better off using a solid piece of hardwood between the top and bottom spars...I guess I could do both but that might be overkill. Any thoughts?

The pictures show my dowel brace up against the leading edge as I plan to use a bolt on wing. The dowel will go through the leading edge and through the wing joiner as I do not think it will be strong enough just to go through the leading edge only.

Hey, I'm open to suggestions so please feel free to offer them

Cheers

Mike

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 4:38:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Check these out....$399 0n e-bay. I am really tempted...what you guys think? I tried the eyetops and for me they did not work.

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 4:39:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		I used one piece the same size as the original on the Grey Ghost, I guess the benefit of two pieces is you sandwich epoxy in there and its stronger, I use copious amounts of epoxy on wing connections.

Yeah, I sold my Eyetops, I didnt like them, I dunno they LOOK okay...

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 4:45:25 AM   
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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 5:14:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nice wing joiners.

They look to be lazer cut and with a few degrees of dihedral. I thought you were going to make a flat wing?

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 6:00:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah, they are the stock wing joiners. I just posted a picture of them to show where they fit. I think I will just use a straight piece of ply on either side of the spar as the originals would have been.

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 11:54:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		I keep forgetting you have the wing KIT. Its a little different than the ARF. Make two straight ones, thatll do it.

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 6:21:31 PM   
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I keep forgetting you have the wing KIT. Its a little different than the ARF. Make two straight ones, thatll do it.


And I missed the top post. Sorry. I agree except I would use 1/8th inch hard ply and not the lite ply. Did the original also call for glassing the center section?

Dan

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/21/2005 6:32:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		I think hardwood is a good idea also. The plans do call for 1/2" glass tape at the joint.

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/22/2005 3:57:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ahhhh, stuck and need some help from a "generous" model builder! I have been searching for some hardwood to make a wing joiner and in this one horse town where I live I have struck out finding wood, let alone being able to cut it. Is there anyone out there that could send me 2 pieces of 1/8" hardwood 8" long and 1.5" high with the grain running lengthways? Yes, I am fully prepared to pay for services and supplies rendered...

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/22/2005 4:21:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I can do that for you Mike.

By 1/8 inch hardwood you mean the 5 ply hard plywood for your new joiners correct? Send me your address at my home email account and I'll get them on the way to you tomorrow. Don't worry about paying me up front. Tell me how you want them mailed, (fast?) and we'll take it from there.

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/22/2005 4:41:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		I can do that for you Mike.

By 1/8 inch hardwood you mean the 5 ply hard plywood for your new joiners correct? Send me your address at my home email account and I'll get them on the way to you tomorrow. Don't worry about paying me up front. Tell me how you want them mailed, (fast?) and we'll take it from there.

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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/22/2005 4:43:34 AM   
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RE: Pusher AP plane build thread - 12/22/2005 5:03:25 AM