Sig Riser 100 electric Build
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E-Riser 100 Update:
Pictures are not all that great and the lighting sucks. And besides it is a cell phone also.
Wings:
I have started the covering stage. I am going to get some white striping tape to put over where solid orange meets the transparent colors, along the seam.
Taking it in spurts, I will start again later tonight.
Colors are:
(Transparent is laid down first then the solid color).
1. Leading Edge to Spar - Solid Orange (both panels)
2. Spar to Trailing edge - Transparent Red (Outer Panel)
3. Spar to Trailing Edge - Transparent Burnt Orange (Inner Panel)
4. Front of trailing Edge to the rear of Trailing Edge will Solid Orange of
of both Inner and outer Panels.
5. And solid orange over the sheet-ed area front and back in the middle.
Wings:
I have started the covering stage. I am going to get some white striping tape to put over where solid orange meets the transparent colors, along the seam.
Taking it in spurts, I will start again later tonight.
Colors are:
(Transparent is laid down first then the solid color).
1. Leading Edge to Spar - Solid Orange (both panels)
2. Spar to Trailing edge - Transparent Red (Outer Panel)
3. Spar to Trailing Edge - Transparent Burnt Orange (Inner Panel)
4. Front of trailing Edge to the rear of Trailing Edge will Solid Orange of
of both Inner and outer Panels.
5. And solid orange over the sheet-ed area front and back in the middle.
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E-Riser 100 Update:
Here is few more pictures of the right wing getting done. Taking a break. Get back to it tomorrow.
Being out of practice of putting on the covering kind of sucks. Winkles, I hate winkles.
I see why you dread this Pork Chop.
Being out of practice of putting on the covering kind of sucks. Winkles, I hate winkles.
I see why you dread this Pork Chop.
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E-Riser 100 Update:
Progress Report:
Getting there.
Right wing tip needs to be done and the right spoiler also.
Started on the left wing, got the transparent colors on, front and back. Both panels. Taking a break before laying down the solid orange. After the orange is put on, then the left spoiler will get covered to.
Getting there.
Right wing tip needs to be done and the right spoiler also.
Started on the left wing, got the transparent colors on, front and back. Both panels. Taking a break before laying down the solid orange. After the orange is put on, then the left spoiler will get covered to.
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E-Riser 100 Update:
My wings are almost covered. I brought in my radio case from the car. Other than carrying my radio, it also has my watt meter and the programming card in it to. So, I set the brake on the motor. I put on a 11x6 folding prop and tested it. Watts is around 225 and the amps around 19.1 on full throttle.
I have a Turnigy Glider Drive 960kv, Turnigy Plush 40Amp with 5v Bec, and a 2200 30C 3S Lipo's.
I am going to the LHS to get some stuff today and I want to get two sets of 12x6 props. And try it with the watt meter. I have a 13x7 on my GP Spectra. that I need to change back to 11x6. I broke the 11x6 last fall and that is the only one I had with me at the time. I should take it off and put a 11x6 back on it. Been lazy to do that. The 11x6 and 13x7 hulls that Spectra in the sky like nothing flat.
I have a Turnigy Glider Drive 960kv, Turnigy Plush 40Amp with 5v Bec, and a 2200 30C 3S Lipo's.
I am going to the LHS to get some stuff today and I want to get two sets of 12x6 props. And try it with the watt meter. I have a 13x7 on my GP Spectra. that I need to change back to 11x6. I broke the 11x6 last fall and that is the only one I had with me at the time. I should take it off and put a 11x6 back on it. Been lazy to do that. The 11x6 and 13x7 hulls that Spectra in the sky like nothing flat.
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E-Riser 100 Update:
This is what my wing looks like striped. First time in my life pin striping. I tried to keep it straight. Both wings might be done later tonight. Left wing needs the rest of the covering and then striped.
The LHS didn't have the 12x6 props, so I ordered from Value Hobby, 2 sets of 13x6.5 folding props. But I did get my hex head wing bolts. A box of #64 Rubber bands and I thought I grabbed the double sided tape. Was I wrong, it was single sided.
It's for the landing skid.
I went to Oreilly's Auto Parts to get the white pin stripe. I got 1/4 inch and a1/8 inch x 40 feet on both.
I need to clean up my building table of all the pins and other stuff to set up the plane balancer.
Man I am so close to getting this done.
The LHS didn't have the 12x6 props, so I ordered from Value Hobby, 2 sets of 13x6.5 folding props. But I did get my hex head wing bolts. A box of #64 Rubber bands and I thought I grabbed the double sided tape. Was I wrong, it was single sided.
It's for the landing skid.
I went to Oreilly's Auto Parts to get the white pin stripe. I got 1/4 inch and a1/8 inch x 40 feet on both.
I need to clean up my building table of all the pins and other stuff to set up the plane balancer.
Man I am so close to getting this done.
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Disregard last post. Didn't get it done yet.
Bolt on wings might look great, but they are a lot of work. Lucky, that I bought new nylon wing bolts that hex or socket head than those slotted ones for a straight screw driver that came with the kit.
Differently, the other Riser 100 that I am going start building in December is going to be rubber band on. Heck of a lot easier.
And no the wings are not done yet, I haven't felt very good in the last 2 days. And being lazy doesn't help.
Bolt on wings might look great, but they are a lot of work. Lucky, that I bought new nylon wing bolts that hex or socket head than those slotted ones for a straight screw driver that came with the kit.
Differently, the other Riser 100 that I am going start building in December is going to be rubber band on. Heck of a lot easier.
And no the wings are not done yet, I haven't felt very good in the last 2 days. And being lazy doesn't help.
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E-Riser 100 Update:
Hi All;
Need to get some clear tape to put my Spoilers on with. Otherwise, my wings are completely covered and pin striped. And I got my hatch cover completely covered also. I still have to get my receiver Velcro in place and balance the plane out. Got some crappy weather all week for flying, next Saturday looks promising. if not Next Saturday, it will be differently be September 17. The club has a "Old Timers and Gliders" Fun Fly that day.
I still got to get my Landing skid on too.
Also got to get the car cleaned out, especially the back seat area. That is where the plane will transported. I have a 1990 Lincoln Town Car.
Need to get some clear tape to put my Spoilers on with. Otherwise, my wings are completely covered and pin striped. And I got my hatch cover completely covered also. I still have to get my receiver Velcro in place and balance the plane out. Got some crappy weather all week for flying, next Saturday looks promising. if not Next Saturday, it will be differently be September 17. The club has a "Old Timers and Gliders" Fun Fly that day.
I still got to get my Landing skid on too.
Also got to get the car cleaned out, especially the back seat area. That is where the plane will transported. I have a 1990 Lincoln Town Car.
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E-Riser 100 Update:
E-Riser Update:
The almost finished product:
Other than a few minor things to do. Like putting on the landing skid and balancing the plane out. I think it is almost ready to go. When I get to the field I have to do a range check on it. There are 4 wing bolts. I didn't bother putting in the last one in, for the photo.
The weather is going to be crappy all week, hopefully this Saturday will be the day for the maiden flight.
The almost finished product:
Other than a few minor things to do. Like putting on the landing skid and balancing the plane out. I think it is almost ready to go. When I get to the field I have to do a range check on it. There are 4 wing bolts. I didn't bother putting in the last one in, for the photo.
The weather is going to be crappy all week, hopefully this Saturday will be the day for the maiden flight.
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I hope so to. Got my building table all cleaned up. Found my balancer, going to balance it tonight some time.
Hey Pork Chop: You done yet, I'm not using the wing bolts that came with the kit. Pain in the bottom. I like these better. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE098&P=M.
I had to cut it down to about 1-1/4 inches though. 2 inches is to long to screw in. Works a whole lot better.
Hey Pork Chop: You done yet, I'm not using the wing bolts that came with the kit. Pain in the bottom. I like these better. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE098&P=M.
I had to cut it down to about 1-1/4 inches though. 2 inches is to long to screw in. Works a whole lot better.
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Sorry for not checking in lately I've had computer problems at home so I'm on my work computer. Hey Aquila you've made great progress and she looks very cool! Somehow it seams right to cover a woody in multiple colors including transparents! I'm not done but I did final sand my wings so I can finish covering once our house guest leaves. I can't wait till you maiden your Riser 100 Aquila!
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Well, got my landing skid on and I put a air scoop (cut off plastic spoon) over the hole in my hatch.
I didn't go with the hooks and rubber band for spoilers hold down. I ordered rare earths magnets, they might be here tomorrow or Saturday. I was thinking about going flying this Friday, now they are calling for rain that morning. Still need to put velcro down for battery and receiver. And after balancing it will be ready to go. I want it ready for September 17, for sure. Club having a "Old Timers and Glider" Fun Flyer that day.
What kind of computer problems you having?
I didn't go with the hooks and rubber band for spoilers hold down. I ordered rare earths magnets, they might be here tomorrow or Saturday. I was thinking about going flying this Friday, now they are calling for rain that morning. Still need to put velcro down for battery and receiver. And after balancing it will be ready to go. I want it ready for September 17, for sure. Club having a "Old Timers and Glider" Fun Flyer that day.
What kind of computer problems you having?
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To me it will be easier doing it your way, I tried a dry run, trying to hook up the control wire between servo and spoiler before I cover it and it seemed impossible. I think the issue is the way it attaches to the spoiler itself, if I use a little piece of plastic tube it might make it a lot easier because I'd be eliminating the z-bend.
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E-Riser Update:
Hello;
Well, it didn't turn out so bad after all. Here is how I did it. The wind will push is back while flying and then the magnet will lock it down. I hope. I did turn it upside down and shook the wing to see if it would come loose, it didn't.
Well, it didn't turn out so bad after all. Here is how I did it. The wind will push is back while flying and then the magnet will lock it down. I hope. I did turn it upside down and shook the wing to see if it would come loose, it didn't.
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