Build a Wood Q500 Fuselage
06-11-2016, 06:10 PM
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Awhile back I started on some Seeker Q500 racers. The parts were cut from the laser files.
I began the process by reviewing the plans and comparing them against the cut wood pieces. There were a few changes, so I marked up the plans and identified the key components.
I began the process by reviewing the plans and comparing them against the cut wood pieces. There were a few changes, so I marked up the plans and identified the key components.
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The parts were removed from the sheets and they were laid out.
It is generally a good idea check and see if you got all the parts. I was missing one sheet of plywood parts. One sheet did not make it to my house.
It is generally a good idea check and see if you got all the parts. I was missing one sheet of plywood parts. One sheet did not make it to my house.
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Earlier I sheeted my wings based upon this thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/q-50...q500-wing.html
The sheeted wing, landing gear, and wood parts were used to make a kit.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/q-50...q500-wing.html
The sheeted wing, landing gear, and wood parts were used to make a kit.
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06-18-2016, 01:46 PM
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Plywood doublers are attached with 3M-77 adhesive. The doublers have lightening holes. They initially covered the surface and kept the adhesive away.
Spray both sides, wait at least 30 seconds, and join surfaces.
Spray both sides, wait at least 30 seconds, and join surfaces.
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Balsa tail reinforcement pieces were glued in place.
I followed by test fitting the formers.
Each former was tacked in place with a drop of CA.
I followed by test fitting the formers.
Each former was tacked in place with a drop of CA.
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Some wood tabs were glued to the frame.
The holes location was identified and drilled.
A few servo screws holds the hatch in place.
The holes location was identified and drilled.
A few servo screws holds the hatch in place.
06-18-2016, 02:39 PM
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The mount was taped in place.
The holes were drilled for the mount screws and engine kill.
The motor mount holes were drilled a second time with a 3/16" diameter drill bit.
The blind nuts were installed and pulled into the rear of the firewall.
A couple drops of CA helps to keep the blind nuts in place.
The holes were drilled for the mount screws and engine kill.
The motor mount holes were drilled a second time with a 3/16" diameter drill bit.
The blind nuts were installed and pulled into the rear of the firewall.
A couple drops of CA helps to keep the blind nuts in place.
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If your model uses a different airfoil than provided on the fuselage, don't worry.
The pictures show how to update the sides based upon the actual airfoil.
1) Trace the airfoil on to the fuselage side.
2) Cut the sides with the tool of your choice. I used a jig saw here.
3) Build the model with the updated wing sides.
Good luck!
The pictures show how to update the sides based upon the actual airfoil.
1) Trace the airfoil on to the fuselage side.
2) Cut the sides with the tool of your choice. I used a jig saw here.
3) Build the model with the updated wing sides.
Good luck!
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A slot was cut for the plywood inserts (1/64" thick) using a special tool. It consists of an Exacto blade between pieces of 1/8" thick plywood.
Inserts were shoved into the slot.
Some thin CA was used to glue the insert in place.
Inserts were shoved into the slot.
Some thin CA was used to glue the insert in place.