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Old 11-14-2007 | 07:14 PM
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Default RE: Weeks Soultion 120 build thread ?

Ok looks like there is not much interest but here goes anyway.

I have all the parts cut out now and ready to start building
Cutting from plans is sometimes a problem for some one that has never done it. SOOoooo here is how i do it and it works for me.
First get some carbon paper and trace the part onto a sheet of paper. Then you can take that paper with your part on it and trace it onto the balsa. Cut it out close to the line and that finish it up by sanding it and checking it against the plans until you have a part that matches.
I usually make my parts up in sub assemblies where ever i can so that when one part is drying i can be working on something else where possible. It does speed up the build and keeps you busy

I have to say something about these plans. After cutting out all parts and dry fitting all that i can. The parts fit is EXCELLENT with only one problem. The wing ribs on my plans do not match the wing spars. If the spars are cut to the rib plan the spars are off by 1/8in when checked against the wing plan. Not a problem at all as long as you know it before you cut the spar slots in the ribs. I made mine match the wing.
The plans are scaled down from the Solution X and the only real difference is the wood sizes. If you have ever went to bed wondering what your gonna do of fix something from Hostetler plans your gonna LOVE these plans[8D]
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