Beginners first build
 

Well here it is. I finnally got some pictures. I still have some finishing touches to do such as trim and some misc. things. I look forward to hearing your comments, good or bad. Hopefully the pictures are clear enough.
Thanks
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

Where ?,c'mon lets have a look don't be shy.:D;)

Paul.

RE: Beginners first build
 

I don't know what happened. I'm trying to figure it out.
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

No pics [:o]. Need help loading pics feel free to ask.

RE: Beginners first build
 

I clicked on the link below and to the left. I selected the pictures and it said that the upload was completed so I clicked ok, but no pictures. I've been surfing for instructions but can't find the exact thing. My wife is ready for me to put the computer up and start on our taxes[:'(] Any quick help will be appreciated.
Thanks
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2629917/tm.htm]Posting Images on RCU[/link]

Ken

RE: Beginners first build
 

I use a free picture hosting site,photobucket.com,
and just copy and paste [img]your picture(jpg0[img]
into my post,
I've never used the forum as an image host.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...k/DSC00037.jpg.

Paul.(goes and looks at nice mr Ken's link)

RE: Beginners first build
 

First thing I would think of is the pic file size on your computer is too big. Around 80-150KB is best size file to send.
But you are saying RCU is saying "upload was completed" that is strange. Why no pics, you are doing it right?

Click on “Click here to upload images and files!”
“Select a file to upload” window opens.
Click “Browse” button on right.
When find pic you want on your computer double click it.
Click OK at bottom of “Select a file to upload” window
Wait for confirmation.
“File uploaded successfully” confirmation appears. Click OK.

I uploaded a pic of mine as a test and worked fine.

RE: Beginners first build
 

That actual maximum is 6000KB, but that is for all of the pictures you upload combined. The best rule of thumb when uploading pictures is to keep them under ~200 KB in size.

Ken

RE: Beginners first build
 

Also the pic on your computer has to be either gif/txt/jpg formats, they are supported here at RCU

RE: Beginners first build
 

That's exactly what I'm doing. I'll try just one picture this time, although the total picture file should not have been to big. Thanks for your patience and help.
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

Yes, ken, you are correct. Based on my Windows XP though works best if around 150 in size.

RE: Beginners first build
 

Tigerdude,
It doesn't matter what OS you are using, the sizes are the same. ~200kb whether it's Windows, Linux, or Mac.

Chopperman,
Send me a PM and attach the image to it. That way I can see if there is anything wrong with your image that would keep it from uploading properly.

Ken

RE: Beginners first build
 

Here we go?? Ok everything says its ok but still no picture. The picture size was 440KB I try a little longer. I don't want to bore you with what most likely is pilot error:D
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

Well what do you know, it worked. I'll send one or two more. Again thank you.
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

Was well worth the wait. Beautiful airplane, very nice job.
Sure you are a beginner? Professional-looking job. You really did a fantastic job with the build and covering. I love the color scheme.

RE: Beginners first build
 

Looking very nice indeed chopper man,

well done ,very professional job you have done there.
you should be proud.

Paul.

RE: Beginners first build
 

Thanks for the kind words. I must give some credit to you guys. It's because of all of the threads that I have read that has really help out while I was building and covering. The covering video's are priceless. It took me many hours to do the covering, but like everyone says you must take your time and do not rush. I'm very pleased with my first build. I was thinking about trying to sell it but I'm just not sure. I just might want to see this bad boy fly;) I'll take some more pictures after I get the control surfaces hinged. Again thank you for the kind word.
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

Yep, looking good! :)

RE: Beginners first build
 

Taxes are almost complete.;) I'll be getting back to finishing up the Arrow. I've got a quick question about Great Planes pin stripping. I'm going to pin strip the cowl using the Great Plane pin strip. Will I be ok to clear coat the whole cowling with the pin strip on? Or will the clear coat hurt the pin stripping?
Thanks
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

I'm ready to hinge the control surfaces and I've been praticing but it still takes some time to get everthing lined up and in the slots. I'm afraid that the hinge glue will begin to dry before I get it all together. Any sugguestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

First - dry fit everything twice.

For a surface like an aileron apply and install hinges one at a time to the trailing edge of the wing. (the aileron itself can be in the other room if you wish for now) After ALL of the hinges for one of the trailing edges have been installed and the glue set go to the other room and get the aileron:D)Test fit and practice the installation of the aileron. (you don't want to discover something binding after the glue is in there). OK, put glue in all the aileron slots and install.

I use masking tape to hold the aileron from moving until dry. Quickly wipe up any excess glue.

RE: Beginners first build
 

Thanks. As soon as my little girl goes to bed I'm headed upstairs to give it a try.
Thanks again.
chopper man

RE: Beginners first build
 

It's OK to start on a surface with fewer hinges until you get used to the proceedure.:D

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All I've got are the ailerons and the rudder. 3 hinges each. I am using the pinned hinges. oh, I forgot about the flaps. I hope MURPHY has called it a night already:D:D
chopper man