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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
02-10-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,366
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Can anyone here help me with the center of...

Can anyone here help me with the center of gravity for this airplane? Mine's finished, and I deep-sixed the plans by accident. I can guess it's about the main spar. Thanks.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Well, all the assemblage is done for you, and I...

Well, all the assemblage is done for you, and I didn't like the monokote covering - which was the wrong colors (gray on the bottom) anyway. My only concern will be how heavy this comes out on this...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Ran all three panels (upper and two lowers)...

Ran all three panels (upper and two lowers) through the table saw as described and replaced all the main spars. Worked ok. Covered with Koverall, and am adding the rib tapes now. They are pencil...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-01-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

So, I cut the wing lengthwise at the aileron...

So, I cut the wing lengthwise at the aileron cutout, cut off the leading edge at the ribs, removed all the shear webs and nailed the whole wing flat to the board. Replaced the LE with laminated 1/4"...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Russ - I can see how this happened. I really...

Russ - I can see how this happened. I really only have a problem with one lower panel, but I might as well do them both. I'm thinking that once the Leading Edge is replaced, I can cut the main...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

It's junk inside. The ribs are thin and punky...

It's junk inside. The ribs are thin and punky wood, the main spars are some kind of hardwood, which is okay - but the rear spar isn't one piece of wood at all. It looks like blocks inserted between...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

I think I'll remove the leading edges and all the...

I think I'll remove the leading edges and all the spar webs, pin it down flat and replace those parts - should work okay.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Here's the bones. Oh boy, warped wings. One...

Here's the bones. Oh boy, warped wings. One lower panel and one upper will have to be rebuilt. The upper bends convex and the lower has built-in extra...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-24-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Looks really good. I was thinking of solartex,...

Looks really good. I was thinking of solartex, just to avoid the dope fumes. Does it stay tight okay?
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-23-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

I was going to use a CA hinge and cut a slot at...

I was going to use a CA hinge and cut a slot at the edge - keeping the bottom hinging. Since I'm recovering, I might add some wood to each aileron and then sand to a double bevel, and center hinge...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-23-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Before recovering mine, I considered slicing...

Before recovering mine, I considered slicing through the covering, sealing the open edges, and just using either CA or Dubro hinges. You want more up than down anyway, to reduce adverse yaw.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-19-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

In my original post, I properly called it an...

In my original post, I properly called it an 'assembly', but at some point of effort it will be a build I guess. After all, you didn't 'build' the engine in your plane, right?
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-19-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Thanks - started last night. You guys think I...

Thanks - started last night. You guys think I should change the bottom hinging on the ailerons to middle-hinge? I'm not shooting for a super-duper scale effort, but to avoid adverse yaw, i'd like...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-19-2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

I have also gone electric - an E 60 and two 3S...

I have also gone electric - an E 60 and two 3S cells in series on a support built around the engine mount, and the motor is on the end (outside) of the mount, not 'inside' per the directions. The ESC...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-18-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,495
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

I am assembling one of these, and have just about...

I am assembling one of these, and have just about given up trying to get the wrinkles out of the covering. I think I'll strip it and re-do it in Koverall and dope. Is there enough reader interest...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-09-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 61,672
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Just a note. Teus sent me a really nice set for...

Just a note. Teus sent me a really nice set for my 1/3 Pup, which is this winter's project. They arrived fast and were most excellent!
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-04-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,755
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Has anyone tried to remove the plastic 'flange'...

Has anyone tried to remove the plastic 'flange' that is on all the vacuformed parts?
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-20-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,755
Posted By WW1 Flying Ace

Hi. I just finished this very same step. I also...

Hi. I just finished this very same step. I also found the geometry impossible to install the gear with the spreader bar in place. I inserted the second gear, then verrrrry gently, spread the gear...
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