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Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
05-03-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

Pulled my second part yesterday - from a new...

Pulled my second part yesterday - from a new mold. This part turned out better, made a couple of mistakes,but nothing that can't be fixed with some bondo and sandpaper. This was a very basic part...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-29-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

Are you talking about 8 - 10 coats of wax or just...

Are you talking about 8 - 10 coats of wax or just one or two?
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-29-2017, 04:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

Pulled the first part from the mold, it came out...

Pulled the first part from the mold, it came out ok, but not good enough to use on the model. I am ok with that as this was a learning tool for me this time around. I think now that I have made a...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-19-2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

Did my second mold using wax and PVA - same...

Did my second mold using wax and PVA - same problem, plug had to be cut out. The good news is that the mold turned out really good, much better than the first. I will take more time and effort...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-13-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

I was going to, with a 2 part Epoxy Primer - is...

I was going to, with a 2 part Epoxy Primer - is this wrong?
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-13-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

I do appreciate the help! Overall I am very...

I do appreciate the help! Overall I am very happy with the results, the mold is in good shape, not perfect but pretty close, any defects can be fixed with some more sanding and maybe filling with a...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-12-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

OK, so the wax that I put on the plug did not...

OK, so the wax that I put on the plug did not work well at all. I had to gut out the foam plug. The but here is that the mold looks really good, there is a bit of sanding an some bondo needed but...
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,680
Posted By manks7477

I do know about the 615E - that is one I am also...

I do know about the 615E - that is one I am also thinking about. I think they are right for the application.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-11-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

I started the mold last night, it has set up ok,...

I started the mold last night, it has set up ok, not the cleanest, but not bad for a first attempt.

I checked it this morning, it is still tacky, once it has cured a bit more and the tackiness is...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-10-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

One more thing, I did not prime the plug, is this...

One more thing, I did not prime the plug, is this good or bad??
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-10-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

I think I have about 12 layers of wax on the plug...

I think I have about 12 layers of wax on the plug so far, it is about as perfect as I can make it at this point. As this is my first attempt, I will not be upset if it has some issues, but think it...
Forum: Kit Building
04-10-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,680
Posted By manks7477

I have three choices in gear. 1) Robart...

I have three choices in gear.

1) Robart Mechanical: I have a set of these but my son wants to use them for a P-40 kit he has.

2) Robart Pneumatic: Like the idea but from what I hear there is...
Forum: Kit Building
04-10-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,680
Posted By manks7477

Build going well. ...

Build going well.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2209182

Major components are well on their way to being complete. Sheeting Wings being delayed because I am...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-10-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By manks7477

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2209158

The build is going well. Wing is in good shape and coming together quickly. Very pleased so far.

I am now working on...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-07-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

what is PVA?

what is PVA?
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-06-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,791
Posted By manks7477

First Plug and Mold - Please provide any advice.

I am making my first plug and mold for a model I am building from plans.

I am making cowls for a twin. It is a very simple shape. Here is what I have done so far.

1) Got a big piece of foam...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-03-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,049
Posted By manks7477

The build has started. Wings are both in...

The build has started. Wings are both in progress and looking good so far.

I continue to take a look at the plans over and over again, thinking about how I can improve given the advances in...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-25-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By manks7477

Well, I have taken a bit of a break from the...

Well, I have taken a bit of a break from the project due to work schedules, travel and a Top Flite GE Corsair I am also building, plus my son had not yet had the chance to cut the hardwood and ply...
Forum: Kit Building
03-19-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,680
Posted By manks7477

Joining the wing is turning into a painful...

Joining the wing is turning into a painful process. Made a critical mistake and now trying to fix it. There are some parts of building that I just do not like, joining wings is one of those.
...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-18-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,606
Posted By manks7477

A couple of thoughts from my side, and I am not...

A couple of thoughts from my side, and I am not the builder that you seem to - food for thought.

1) could you do the detail work with an airbrush?

2) Is it possible to print customer decals...
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,680
Posted By manks7477

I am thinking an OS .91 FS Surpass. Perfect...

I am thinking an OS .91 FS Surpass. Perfect engine for this plane I think
Forum: M.A.A.C.
03-15-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,631
Posted By manks7477

I don't know if the hobby is dead of not, but I...

I don't know if the hobby is dead of not, but I am still active, have three projects on the go right now, TF DC 3 (ok this has been on the boards for about 7 years and has been stalled for the past...
Forum: Kit Building
03-15-2017, 04:54 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,078
Posted By manks7477

impressive project!

impressive project!
Forum: Kit Building
03-14-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,680
Posted By manks7477

Had to take a couple of weeks off from building...

Had to take a couple of weeks off from building as I was on a long business trip, but now back. Fuse top is now done, starting on the Fuse bottom. I have some work to do on filling some of the gaps...
Forum: Kit Building
03-13-2017, 06:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,363
Posted By manks7477

How about a little .25 Texan? I think that House...

How about a little .25 Texan? I think that House of Balsa makes one. They also have some other .25 warbird kits.
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