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Forum: Scale Racing
12-19-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Sanding down the extra sheeting that overhangs...

Sanding down the extra sheeting that overhangs the ribs, as tri-stock needs to seat to the ribs. I used scrap balsa sheeting to fill in the last part; I cut this in half as this was a high stress...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-19-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

I cut out out the middle sheeting piece using the...

I cut out out the middle sheeting piece using the plans as reference, this however failed and it took me a while to get the size just right as the sheeting also has to meet in the middle of spar A....
Forum: Scale Racing
12-19-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

I cut out (using the plans) 3/32 sheeting to the...

I cut out (using the plans) 3/32 sheeting to the correct shape for the trailing edge part of the sheeting. I next mark 5/8 from the bottom on each end and bevel this with a sanding bar. sorry for the...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-19-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Now that my spruce spars and shear webs are in, I...

Now that my spruce spars and shear webs are in, I sand what ever goes above the airfoil so the sheeting will seat properly.
Note: I decided to use this smaller sanding tool I got from Rc Country...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-19-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Thanks Tim, Appreciate the feedback. Really...

Thanks Tim, Appreciate the feedback. Really enjoying getting to build this warbird!
, Eric
Forum: Scale Racing
12-10-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Fuselage work already underway...

Fuselage work already underway...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-10-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

So after fixing my mistake or the manufacturers...

So after fixing my mistake or the manufacturers mistake, I glued my spruce spar and shear webs in. Some of the transitions of the ribs thicknesses made the spruce fight me on fully seating, but by...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-10-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

So sadly after gluing the laminated 1/4X1/4...

So sadly after gluing the laminated 1/4X1/4 spruce in place did i realize that my 1/4X1/4 spruce was not truly 1/4X1/4, Lol; its "the learning curve" I've been told by my mentor. The pictures below...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-10-2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Now it's time to square the wing Jig,CF rods to...

Now it's time to square the wing Jig,CF rods to the Jig, and the all of that to the plans. Now that I know all of it is square, I can line up rib 2 to the plans. By lining up rib 2 to the plans...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-08-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Note that I am referring to Iron Dog's Building...

Note that I am referring to Iron Dog's
Building technique: Utilizing a Wing-Jig, Scale P-51 "Speed Wing"

thread as instructions for this build, just in case anyone was wondering. This is his kit...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-08-2017, 12:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Using a belt sander to bevel two carbon fiber...

Using a belt sander to bevel two carbon fiber rods, only on one end of the .240 CF so they slide through the ribs aligned holes easier. Now using my work bench to my advantage to position the ribs on...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-08-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Cutting out the shear webs and ribs, but very...

Cutting out the shear webs and ribs, but very carefully as I don't want to crack one. Then lightly sanding off the tabs left over from the laser cutter with 220 grit sandpaper, but being extremely...
Forum: Scale Racing
12-07-2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Laying down the plans.

Laying down the plans.
Forum: Scale Racing
12-07-2017, 11:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By The YoungGun

Team Iron Dog Air Racing build for upcoming season

I'm building a short-kit P-51 wing with a fiberglass fuselage for the 2018 SAM racing season. I'm not fully sure what color scheme I will be doing but will have to decide down the road (more focused...
Forum: Scale Racing
10-15-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 39,881
Posted By The YoungGun

What a beautiful looking plane. Loved the flyby's!

What a beautiful looking plane. Loved the flyby's!
Forum: Scale Racing
02-07-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,690
Posted By The YoungGun

Registered. 👍

Registered. 👍
Forum: Scale Racing
01-29-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,161
Posted By The YoungGun

Great video, very helpful. 👍

Great video, very helpful. 👍
Forum: Scale Racing
11-24-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 42,395
Posted By The YoungGun

I can't wait to get this scale czech mate done,...

I can't wait to get this scale czech mate done, by far one of my most favorite warbirds of all time. Plus with this bird under my radios control she should live up to her legacy! Lol.
Forum: Scale Racing
07-13-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,855
Posted By The YoungGun

very happy to hear Ollie, can't wait for this...

very happy to hear Ollie, can't wait for this race!
Forum: Scale Racing
07-13-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,855
Posted By The YoungGun

very happy to hear Ollie, can't wait for this...

very happy to hear Ollie, can't wait for this race!
Forum: Scale Racing
02-22-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 48,182
Posted By The YoungGun

So the washout is the angel of attack, which is...

So the washout is the angel of attack, which is brought through the wing jig? does any of this have to do with the Bernoulli principle? ,Eric.
Forum: Scale Racing
02-21-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 48,182
Posted By The YoungGun

Ollie , ...

Ollie , ...
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