How to Build a B-29
11-13-2015, 07:49 AM
#1
How to Build a B-29
If you look carefully in this impromptu photo from his private field, you can see 5 of his planes
NOT man known for being an extrovert or an Internet chatter, he would never post his own build thread, but he has agreed to let me chronicle his most recent project: his third Don Smith B-29. This will be a reversion to his first: a 1/10 scale (the one I now own) the second a 14 ft-er he still flies. Bomber builds usually take him 2 winters, the first mostly devoted to planning and construction, the second mechanical out-fitting and finishing
Hang on to your hats!
Mark Taylor (aka Ambrose Bierce)
Last edited by kram; 11-13-2015 at 08:13 AM.
11-13-2015, 08:34 AM
#4
Dwayne's Comments:
Kit cutter did a pretty good job and the wood is perfect; PRECISION CUT KITS
I plan to do the hardest part first (the wing) and the rest will be less of a problem
I plan to put a servo in each engine and use the new Futaba 4-engine control program
(previous Dwayne bombers have a single giant servo in center wing driving 4 cables to the throttles)
Kit cutter did a pretty good job and the wood is perfect; PRECISION CUT KITS
I plan to do the hardest part first (the wing) and the rest will be less of a problem
I plan to put a servo in each engine and use the new Futaba 4-engine control program
(previous Dwayne bombers have a single giant servo in center wing driving 4 cables to the throttles)
Last edited by kram; 11-13-2015 at 09:04 AM.
11-13-2015, 08:38 AM
#5
Glue wing to table with scrap wood scraps with main bottom spar straight and hold washout exact with wing glued to table.
Glue enough scrap pieces to hold solid.
Sanding, TE, aileron and some flap area work will be completed with wing glued to table
Glue enough scrap pieces to hold solid.
Sanding, TE, aileron and some flap area work will be completed with wing glued to table
11-13-2015, 08:46 AM
#7
Now I will be working the left wing TE: has to come out straight from tip to root with 3.0 deg washout
Flap and aileron have to twist with the washout while being built
Sheeting has to lie flat on a frame that is sanded and positioned with the washout
Top sheeting will somewhat hold the twist and the bottom sheeting locks the washout solid
Flap and aileron have to twist with the washout while being built
Sheeting has to lie flat on a frame that is sanded and positioned with the washout
Top sheeting will somewhat hold the twist and the bottom sheeting locks the washout solid
Last edited by kram; 11-15-2015 at 04:13 PM.
11-16-2015, 07:54 PM
#17
Made spar bridge using two 1/4" aircraft ply on each side of the top and bottom spar
This spar bridge is a critical support for the wing where the wheel wells have to be cut out
Between upper and lower spars, install 3/8" balsa sandwiched between 1/4" ply spar bridges
Exact position to be determined by main wheel size and retracted position. I am building mine for 4.5" wheels
11-25-2015, 06:49 PM
#24
So is this online reporter thing going to lead to a youtube channel and film contract? 
Haven't seen you online in awhile kram... Your profile says you haven't posted since 2013? technology at its best.
I could have sworn Dwayne was building a B17....
Haven't seen you online in awhile kram... Your profile says you haven't posted since 2013? technology at its best.
I could have sworn Dwayne was building a B17....
11-26-2015, 05:13 PM
#25
Foodstick!:
Well, there's an idea! A plane-building reality show!
Should get a minimum of 14 loyal viewers.
Naw, I don't think I'm doing the World a great service, but it seems a disservice to the Field of Human Knowledge that really skilled experienced pro's like Dwayne and Frank are out there building with no one learning from them
Leave it to you to be the only one who picked up on my oblique Bierce reference
I have been lightly active on RCU the last 2-3 years, at least a dozen posts per year, so your electronic tally must be false, somehow
I'm documenting Frank's 1/6 Wingspan build on rcscalebuilder, so that may have diverted some of my attention.
Hope to get that running again soon. As you know, Frank doesn't do much building during flying weather, so this recent round of wintry mix should get him jump-started
Well, there's an idea! A plane-building reality show!
Should get a minimum of 14 loyal viewers.
Naw, I don't think I'm doing the World a great service, but it seems a disservice to the Field of Human Knowledge that really skilled experienced pro's like Dwayne and Frank are out there building with no one learning from them
Leave it to you to be the only one who picked up on my oblique Bierce reference
I have been lightly active on RCU the last 2-3 years, at least a dozen posts per year, so your electronic tally must be false, somehow
I'm documenting Frank's 1/6 Wingspan build on rcscalebuilder, so that may have diverted some of my attention.
Hope to get that running again soon. As you know, Frank doesn't do much building during flying weather, so this recent round of wintry mix should get him jump-started
Last edited by kram; 11-26-2015 at 06:46 PM.