RE: Bob Dively Nuthin' Honey bipe
Ok, so I lied...
No construction photos or followup...I sorry, lol.
Essentially, the airframe is completed. To be truthfull, assembly was SWEET. Everything went together EXACTLY as directed, ('cept for that firewall-doubler thing).
I skinned the cores with 1/64 ply using Borden's Ultimate Glue. Hands down, the easiest and most secure sheeting cement I've ever used. I taped 'em up, weighted 'em down in their cradles and 24 hrs later...solid wing panels ready for primary sanding and attaching of the LE and TE stocks. The wing tips were novel in design but worked out superbly.
Perhaps I was abit hasty in my dissing the $149 asking price. Engineering went a long way in this kit. The wheel pants went together quite well and the 3rd panel insert REALLY adds strength to their design. The cowling required 6oz fiberglass reinforcing but that was a snap with 30 min epoxy.
Covered in Ultracote and trimmed with Krylon enamels and Great Planes trim striping. The 4, Futaba s3004 servos all fit with plenty of elbow room but smaller, lighter high torque models would probably be a better choice for weight consideration. Torque tubes drive the ailerons on the bottom wing with the servo sunk into the center section with ply support. I have a Sullivan round 12 oz tank for the upgraded Super tiger .45 with tuned pipe.
Here's what she looks like as of today...
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