2008 the year of the Turbinator
02-08-2017, 07:19 PM
#451
The bottom sheeting of the right wing is done, looks good from here, very easy and stress free, it took time to complete because I had to make sure all that need to be build on the frame was there before this step.
Before sheeting the wing make sure that the spaces for the wing joiners are free of any glue, it can be checked with a piece of 1/4 X 1/2 stick.
Before sheeting the wing make sure that the spaces for the wing joiners are free of any glue, it can be checked with a piece of 1/4 X 1/2 stick.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-09-2017 at 12:34 PM.
02-09-2017, 12:52 AM
#452
All the parts that needed to be in this half wing are there now, I added more sheer webs because I had the wood, glue and it only makes it stronger.
So far all looks good with this wing, there's still lots of things to do to complete this half wing.
So far all looks good with this wing, there's still lots of things to do to complete this half wing.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-09-2017 at 08:39 AM.
02-09-2017, 09:51 PM
#454
Very little done today on the left wing, now I can really start work on the right half, had to cut the wing hard wood joiners before I sheet the right wing, always thinking three steps ahead to prevent a mistake or an omission of a part or step.
I drew the pattern on the LE flap ribs with the last rib the gets glued after sheeting the bottom of it also mark the position of the flap hinges, the flap top skin gets glued at mid point of the 3/32X1/4 spar, the flap leading edge gets glue on the other half of the spar then it's bend downwards, the ribs gives it a round shape.
With this build you have to be three steps ahead also you have to review the plans constantly to thoroughly know how all the parts go and when.
I drew the pattern on the LE flap ribs with the last rib the gets glued after sheeting the bottom of it also mark the position of the flap hinges, the flap top skin gets glued at mid point of the 3/32X1/4 spar, the flap leading edge gets glue on the other half of the spar then it's bend downwards, the ribs gives it a round shape.
With this build you have to be three steps ahead also you have to review the plans constantly to thoroughly know how all the parts go and when.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-10-2017 at 01:55 AM.
02-10-2017, 07:15 PM
#455
OK, the left wing is been prep now, one side has been sheeted, the aileron and flap internals are there, the wing joiners are cut, fitted and ready when needed, notice that the top wing joiner has one angled side and the lower one has two and they have to be cut before the sheeting of the wings starts, glueing the sheer webs at the moment but I need a break, I've been inhaling CA for the past 4 hours ( need some fresh air ) I will continue the build in the next hour or so 
Last edited by CARS II; 02-10-2017 at 08:14 PM.
02-11-2017, 01:08 AM
#456
The left wing is at the same building step as the right one, the root ribs was cleared of the extra wood hanging past the rib, I was anxious to see if the wings had the 1 3/4 gap on both tips when the wing was joined on top of the work bench, it did, exactly the dihedral per the instructions/plans, I also fitted all of the wing joiners at the same time.
The wing without the tips measure 79".
The wing without the tips measure 79".
Last edited by CARS II; 02-11-2017 at 03:48 AM.
02-12-2017, 10:41 AM
#458
The right wing is fully sheeted and tip is on and shaped, the trailing edge hard wood is on and shaped, I had to use 1/4X1/4 hard wood stick for it to work the way it did, the 1/4X3/32 was not thick enough.
Making a little dust I'm very happy with this wing, very strong and straight, weights around 2 lbs as it seats on the table.
Making a little dust
I'm very happy with this wing, very strong and straight, weights around 2 lbs as it seats on the table.Last edited by CARS II; 02-12-2017 at 10:46 PM.
02-12-2017, 10:53 PM
#460
The wings are build, the next step is to release the flaps and ailerons and add their respective leading edge and trailing edge, with that done the intakes are next to be build, as soon as that is done I'll go back to each part to give them a final fitting and details in preparation for the monokote.
I ended up using 1/4X1/4 hard balsa stick for the wings trailing edge instead of the 1/8X1/4, it worked out better.
WOW! These wings very strong and straight and with the new enhance gear plate they are even better I would have to say that after adding the retract airlines, servos, extension and monokote I'm estimating a total weight for the wing of 6.25 lbs.
I ended up using 1/4X1/4 hard balsa stick for the wings trailing edge instead of the 1/8X1/4, it worked out better.
WOW! These wings very strong and straight and with the new enhance gear plate they are even better
I would have to say that after adding the retract airlines, servos, extension and monokote I'm estimating a total weight for the wing of 6.25 lbs.Last edited by CARS II; 02-14-2017 at 12:04 AM.
02-14-2017, 12:10 AM
#461
Very little done today, I had to go to the club's meeting to take over the safety officer chair ( look Ma, I'm the club's police officer now )
Again, moving slowly here, trying to find the best way to do things to get nice results, I think I did, I carved the grooves for the flap hinges for both wings, separated the flaps and ailerons, carefully cut the flap ribs on an angle to have enough flap ribs left on the wing for the next step, cap the trailing edge of the wings at the flap and aileron position, made a paper pattern to help me cut the wing trialing edge cap, and now I get to use the flap rib pattern that I save earlier.
( look Ma, I'm the club's police officer now )Again, moving slowly here, trying to find the best way to do things to get nice results, I think I did, I carved the grooves for the flap hinges for both wings, separated the flaps and ailerons, carefully cut the flap ribs on an angle to have enough flap ribs left on the wing for the next step, cap the trailing edge of the wings at the flap and aileron position, made a paper pattern to help me cut the wing trialing edge cap, and now I get to use the flap rib pattern that I save earlier.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-14-2017 at 09:35 AM.
02-15-2017, 10:16 PM
#463
The right wing is now complete ( for real ) one small sentence can accumulate to lots of work doing details ( like the holes for the servos and retracts ) it's not just open them, there is tons of small details and adjustments be made to make sure the retract is centered and so on which can amount to days of small work but necessary to make sure it will be reliable and it looks good..
In the end, if you like to build then it's not a problem, the other thing is that I've been scratching my head so many times to figure out how to build it that I've lost some hair LOL
Anyhow, the left wing is next but, it isn't going to take as nearly the same amount of time as the right one because I've already figured out all the little things that took time to do.
The other thing is that you as a builder have to use whatever is around your work area, even in the kitchen to complete the step you are working on, like my coffee mug, perfect circumference to wrap the wet wheel well wall.
) one small sentence can accumulate to lots of work doing details ( like the holes for the servos and retracts ) it's not just open them, there is tons of small details and adjustments be made to make sure the retract is centered and so on which can amount to days of small work but necessary to make sure it will be reliable and it looks good..In the end, if you like to build then it's not a problem, the other thing is that I've been scratching my head so many times to figure out how to build it that I've lost some hair LOL
Anyhow, the left wing is next but, it isn't going to take as nearly the same amount of time as the right one because I've already figured out all the little things that took time to do.
The other thing is that you as a builder have to use whatever is around your work area, even in the kitchen to complete the step you are working on, like my coffee mug, perfect circumference to wrap the wet wheel well wall.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-17-2017 at 10:44 PM.
02-17-2017, 12:43 AM
#464
The left wing is complete ( for real this time ) both wings are build to the point where they can be glue together, I will do that tomorrow andI believe I will have time to build the intakes also.
When I was building the wheel wells I noticed that I had to route the airlines for the retracts and brakes before I close the well completely.
When I was building the wheel wells I noticed that I had to route the airlines for the retracts and brakes before I close the well completely.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-17-2017 at 11:44 AM.
02-17-2017, 07:11 PM
#465
As you can see waiting for the 30 min epoxy to dry, I Checked the wings incident, they are within 1/2 ° of each other, the wing joiners were glue to one wing or the other, it worked out better better way, the wood blocks are keeping the wing tips at 1 3/4" above the table, I also clamped the trailing edge of the wings at the center to maintain the aligned.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-17-2017 at 07:27 PM.
02-18-2017, 10:56 PM
#468
The wing has been mated to the fuse, a 4" fiberglass strip will be added to the center section, before covering the wing a final check will be given to the flaps and ailerons.
Tomorrow I will start building the intakes, it is the last part that has to be constructed.
The 20th will be one month since I restarted the building of the Turbinator
Tomorrow I will start building the intakes, it is the last part that has to be constructed.
The 20th will be one month since I restarted the building of the Turbinator
Last edited by CARS II; 02-18-2017 at 11:09 PM.
02-19-2017, 04:27 PM
#469
The bottom of the intakes have been glued with 30 minutes epoxy, to get them to stay on the wing saddle before bolting the wing down on them, I used mid CA on two spots about 1/2 long each, this keep them right were they go and the wing aligned them.
Once they're dried I will pull the front up to glue it to the fuse side, and will use water to soften the ply since it's kind of stiff.
After that it should be simple to construct the rest of the intakes.
Once they're dried I will pull the front up to glue it to the fuse side, and will use water to soften the ply since it's kind of stiff.
After that it should be simple to construct the rest of the intakes.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-21-2017 at 01:04 PM.
02-21-2017, 12:17 AM
#471
The intakes are build, they need trimming, the fitting of the wing on the fuse with the intakes is good.
Next is to go over all the parts to finalize each one and to make sure everything fits as it's supposed to in preparation for the monokote.
Next is to go over all the parts to finalize each one and to make sure everything fits as it's supposed to in preparation for the monokote.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-21-2017 at 12:37 AM.
02-21-2017, 09:03 PM
#472
Some eye candy for the builders
The building of the main components is done, I will now go back to all the parts to make sure all is done and are fitted correctly before the monokote.
One month as of yesterday since I restarted the building of the Turbinator.
The building of the main components is done, I will now go back to all the parts to make sure all is done and are fitted correctly before the monokote.
One month as of yesterday since I restarted the building of the Turbinator.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-21-2017 at 09:47 PM.
02-24-2017, 08:05 PM
#473
Looking wonderful! I still have yet to order a laser kit, down to national Balsa or LDS. I did pick up the fuel tank, hinges, control horns, and Robart 630 series retracts. I am excited to get building!
I am glad you have been keeping up with the build and pictures i have enjoyed looking through them and the progress you are making.
I am glad you have been keeping up with the build and pictures i have enjoyed looking through them and the progress you are making.
02-24-2017, 08:33 PM
#474
Thank you.
I have at least 150-200 pictures on my tablet that I will be downloading to a micro card, they cost around $3 for one big enough for the pictures and they come with the adaptor card to insert in a computer, if you like I can send you a card with all the pictures I have so far.
I have at least 150-200 pictures on my tablet that I will be downloading to a micro card, they cost around $3 for one big enough for the pictures and they come with the adaptor card to insert in a computer, if you like I can send you a card with all the pictures I have so far.
Last edited by CARS II; 02-24-2017 at 10:52 PM.