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Forum: Kit Building

04-17-2015, 06:14 AM

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G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

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Posted By jsanchez581

STAB I sheeted the stab with 1/16" balsa and...

STAB

I sheeted the stab with 1/16" balsa and gorilla glue activated with water (applied water in spray).

I like a very thin trailing edge on my control surfaces (1/32"), but you cannot do that...

Forum: Kit Building

04-17-2015, 05:53 AM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

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Posted By jsanchez581

Progress on the wing. I installed the tube,...

Progress on the wing.

I installed the tube, sanded the dihedral, cut the rib # 1, opened the wings tube, added an alignment dowel and the glued the ribs using the tube as a guide.
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Forum: Kit Building

04-17-2015, 05:41 AM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

Views: 2,615

Posted By jsanchez581

TB, I am using 1/16 x 4" balsa for the sheeting...

TB, I am using 1/16 x 4" balsa for the sheeting and gorilla glue on everything. I sanded very smooth on the bench and then I applied the gorilla glue on the rudder and the stab. I haven't sheeted the...

Forum: Kit Building

04-17-2015, 05:29 AM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

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Posted By jsanchez581

Thank you TB, your Chipmunk job was just...

Thank you TB, your Chipmunk job was just impressive, and I will "borrow" with your permission some of your ideas.:rolleyes:

My progress this week have been slow due to some commitments, but here...

Forum: Kit Building

04-11-2015, 03:31 AM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

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Posted By jsanchez581

Thank you Tony... you did an outstanding job with...

Thank you Tony... you did an outstanding job with your bird. Please fell free to give me any tips.

Forum: Kit Building

04-09-2015, 03:37 PM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

Views: 2,615

Posted By jsanchez581

Since I am not going to joint the two wings, I...

Since I am not going to joint the two wings, I will use an aluminum tube that I ordered from Nick Ziroli. I had to make a jig to get a straight line when cutting the holes....

Forum: Kit Building

04-09-2015, 03:14 PM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

Views: 2,615

Posted By jsanchez581

Working on the wings After I marked the...

Working on the wings

After I marked the wings with the templates, I cut the spars slots (¼ x ½" top and bottom) and the servo wires slot with a router. The holes were cut with a hot wire.
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Forum: Kit Building

04-09-2015, 03:02 PM

Replies: 12

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

Views: 2,615

Posted By jsanchez581

G&L Hobbies Chipmunk Build

Hi,

I started to build the G&L Hobbies Chipmunk. A friend of mine recommended this kit to me and I got it in a heartbeat.

My plans are to fiberglass the wings, rudder, stab and elevators. I...

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