Originally posted by temorris
I have the Avistar AWARF, 59.5" wing span, 10oz tank, no steel rod for wing assembly, no Monocote covering, airplane ARF. I provide this discripton becasue there are 3 versions of the Avistar on the market in order to help identify the specific version I have.
My question; has anyone had the wings fold up during a fight of this aircraft? In my kit building days I would put about 6" wide fiberglass reinforcement down the middle of the wing where the halves would join. I look at the Avistar assembly instructions and I have some concern about the strength of the mid-section of the two wing halves where they are joined.
Any experince here would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. The plane will have an OS 46 FX installed.
Thanks!
i have the same exact plane... i used 30min devcon you know the epoxy that look like a syringe and has 2 tubes... it says 2 ton on the front of the package... anyhow i mixed up a good amout of the stuff and WENT CRAZY!!! put some in the hole where the joiner goes in on both sides lather up both sides of the wing glue in the alignment pin... dont worry about using to much glue
after your done glueing press it tight.. wipe off excess.... while your holding it tight have someone put some tape to hold it then find a corner and lean the wing against the wall .... this is how i glued my wing and i have put it through ALOT of stress and it hasent seperated.... i too had the same woories you are having right now but if you glue it it will fly
i have done inside and outside loops with this model and have 0 problems... you have a 46 engine so you shouldnt have any problems doing to really neat tricks.. i only have the 40LA
p.s. while your at it put some epoxy inside the top hatch along the firewall you will see 2 triangle peices epoxy the crap out of those also on the front of the firewall in the corners on the left and right side, also on the topunder the hatch.... you can never have a strong enoug firewall, and with the 46fx you will need it... mine worked itself loose in only about 7 flights with the 40LA just fix it now so you wont be fixing the whole plane later
