2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
12-21-2007, 09:27 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
I did have a problem in a few places with the grain lifting on the balsa but
it did it with 2 different kinds of tape.
Yea, the 3D school sounds "interesting" !
Tonight I finished fitting the rudder to the second plane and then started to
work on the canopy hatch. First thing I needed was to make the hold down
tabs, 6 for each plane.
I made some 1/8" ply tabs and 1/8" ply washers as spacers for the the blind
nuts. I sanded them to shape, but left them a little long until they are glued to
the hatch rails.
Pictured is the cutter used to make the shouldered holes for the socket cap
screws in the side of the fuse.
it did it with 2 different kinds of tape.
Yea, the 3D school sounds "interesting" !
Tonight I finished fitting the rudder to the second plane and then started to
work on the canopy hatch. First thing I needed was to make the hold down
tabs, 6 for each plane.
I made some 1/8" ply tabs and 1/8" ply washers as spacers for the the blind
nuts. I sanded them to shape, but left them a little long until they are glued to
the hatch rails.
Pictured is the cutter used to make the shouldered holes for the socket cap
screws in the side of the fuse.
12-22-2007, 11:34 AM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
ORIGINAL: mrbigg
Obviously some don't know how long it takes to build a plane, let alone two at the same time. Not to mention doing a build thread, which is work in itself. Keep up the good work. I check this thread everday for new stuff.
Obviously some don't know how long it takes to build a plane, let alone two at the same time. Not to mention doing a build thread, which is work in itself. Keep up the good work. I check this thread everday for new stuff.
First of all I was kidding with Kregan, which he knows. And second I happen to know a few things about the carden 300 since I built the prototype including a full build thread from start to finish.
Albert
12-22-2007, 02:56 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
ORIGINAL: as722
First of all I was kidding with Kregan, which he knows. And second I happen to know a few things about the carden 300 since I built the prototype including a full build thread from start to finish.
Albert
ORIGINAL: mrbigg
Obviously some don't know how long it takes to build a plane, let alone two at the same time. Not to mention doing a build thread, which is work in itself. Keep up the good work. I check this thread everday for new stuff.
Obviously some don't know how long it takes to build a plane, let alone two at the same time. Not to mention doing a build thread, which is work in itself. Keep up the good work. I check this thread everday for new stuff.
First of all I was kidding with Kregan, which he knows. And second I happen to know a few things about the carden 300 since I built the prototype including a full build thread from start to finish.
Albert
12-22-2007, 07:35 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
Well...... today I built the frame for the first canopy.
First I had to make the rear frame piece. then it needs to be sanded
smaller all around so the canopy will be flush with the finished turtle deck.
The same thing needs to be done to the hatch rails. I used the mill to make
that cut. Once that was done I glueg the rails to the canopy mounting tabs.
I will be doing a semi open canopy floor so I built the cross bracing to mirror
the bracing under it.
Made sheet metal templates and cut the extra foam from the front deck and
glued the deck in place along with the front 1/4" balsa piece.
The frame is still fragile but it will gain strenght as the floor and other parts
are installed.
First I had to make the rear frame piece. then it needs to be sanded
smaller all around so the canopy will be flush with the finished turtle deck.
The same thing needs to be done to the hatch rails. I used the mill to make
that cut. Once that was done I glueg the rails to the canopy mounting tabs.
I will be doing a semi open canopy floor so I built the cross bracing to mirror
the bracing under it.
Made sheet metal templates and cut the extra foam from the front deck and
glued the deck in place along with the front 1/4" balsa piece.
The frame is still fragile but it will gain strenght as the floor and other parts
are installed.
12-24-2007, 07:29 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
ORIGINAL: kregan
Time for a group hug!
Time for a group hug!
I don't know about a hug but definetely a cold drink. The 300 is looking awesome, can't wait to see it in person.
Happy holidays to all.
Albert
12-24-2007, 07:30 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
ORIGINAL: mrbigg
Sorry, I thought you were really ragging on him. My apologies.
ORIGINAL: as722
First of all I was kidding with Kregan, which he knows. And second I happen to know a few things about the carden 300 since I built the prototype including a full build thread from start to finish.
Albert
ORIGINAL: mrbigg
Obviously some don't know how long it takes to build a plane, let alone two at the same time. Not to mention doing a build thread, which is work in itself. Keep up the good work. I check this thread everday for new stuff.
Obviously some don't know how long it takes to build a plane, let alone two at the same time. Not to mention doing a build thread, which is work in itself. Keep up the good work. I check this thread everday for new stuff.
First of all I was kidding with Kregan, which he knows. And second I happen to know a few things about the carden 300 since I built the prototype including a full build thread from start to finish.
Albert
No problem, happy holidays.
Albert
12-28-2007, 07:53 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
Sorry for the lack of movement on the planes....
I was planning to work on them the day after Xmas but I woke up
the next morning with a bad sore throat and feeling generally crappy.
Went the the Doctors today for a look and a culture, it won't be back
until 2008!!! He thinks it viral, so no antibiotics.
Our siding and roofing company sent use some 12 year old Johnnie Walker
Black Label Scotch along with 2 glasses for Christmas... Maybe that will make
it hurt less!!!
I was planning to work on them the day after Xmas but I woke up
the next morning with a bad sore throat and feeling generally crappy.
Went the the Doctors today for a look and a culture, it won't be back
until 2008!!! He thinks it viral, so no antibiotics.
Our siding and roofing company sent use some 12 year old Johnnie Walker
Black Label Scotch along with 2 glasses for Christmas... Maybe that will make
it hurt less!!!
12-29-2007, 06:15 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
ORIGINAL: kregan
Sorry for the lack of movement on the planes....
I was planning to work on them the day after Xmas but I woke up
the next morning with a bad sore throat and feeling generally crappy.
Went the the Doctors today for a look and a culture, it won't be back
until 2008!!! He thinks it viral, so no antibiotics.
Our siding and roofing company sent use some 12 year old Johnnie Walker
Black Label Scotch along with 2 glasses for Christmas... Maybe that will make
it hurt less!!!
Sorry for the lack of movement on the planes....
I was planning to work on them the day after Xmas but I woke up
the next morning with a bad sore throat and feeling generally crappy.
Went the the Doctors today for a look and a culture, it won't be back
until 2008!!! He thinks it viral, so no antibiotics.
Our siding and roofing company sent use some 12 year old Johnnie Walker
Black Label Scotch along with 2 glasses for Christmas... Maybe that will make
it hurt less!!!
01-03-2008, 05:20 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
Kelly,
I haven't checked out your build thread for awhile. Finally got a chacne today to page through it. Excellent work, they look great.
The impressive thing to me is you're building 2 at once, the craftsmanship looks top notch and you're making great progress.
Good job. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finsihed twins.
Steve
I haven't checked out your build thread for awhile. Finally got a chacne today to page through it. Excellent work, they look great.
The impressive thing to me is you're building 2 at once, the craftsmanship looks top notch and you're making great progress.
Good job. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finsihed twins.
Steve
01-03-2008, 09:13 PM
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Ibow.... Those are some really kind words, thank you!
I finally felt good enough to go back into the shop!!!
I worked on the second canopy frame and it is drying.
The big brown truck showed up today with 5 boxes from
RC Showcase full of moving parts!
2 ZDZ Super 160's and all the fixins, props, a fuel can? Free
or Kurt called and add it to the order?
I finally felt good enough to go back into the shop!!!
I worked on the second canopy frame and it is drying.
The big brown truck showed up today with 5 boxes from
RC Showcase full of moving parts!
2 ZDZ Super 160's and all the fixins, props, a fuel can? Free
or Kurt called and add it to the order?
01-05-2008, 10:54 PM
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I sheeted the front of the instrument panels, then I had to stop work
on the canopy/hatch until I could get the gas tank installed.
I built the tank trays from 1/8" aircraft ply and then did the lightening
trick. I used 1/2" x 3/8" hardwood mounting blocks epoxied to the
motor box and socket cap servo screws to hold the tank tray in place.
How many clamps can I fit in one spot!
on the canopy/hatch until I could get the gas tank installed.
I built the tank trays from 1/8" aircraft ply and then did the lightening
trick. I used 1/2" x 3/8" hardwood mounting blocks epoxied to the
motor box and socket cap servo screws to hold the tank tray in place.
How many clamps can I fit in one spot!
01-05-2008, 11:58 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
Kelly,
I just realized I never got back to you on the measurement you asked for. Sorry.
Plane looks really, really good.
I just realized I never got back to you on the measurement you asked for. Sorry.
Plane looks really, really good.
01-06-2008, 10:30 AM
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No problem...
I really needed the tank in place anyway to make a nice fit.
I really needed the tank in place anyway to make a nice fit.
ORIGINAL: wgeffon
I just realized I never got back to you on the measurement you asked for. Sorry.
Plane looks really, really good.
I just realized I never got back to you on the measurement you asked for. Sorry.
Plane looks really, really good.
01-07-2008, 11:12 PM
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RE: 2 for one - Carden 40% Extra 300 Build
Well I was able to get on with the fitting of the canopy floor
and front panel area.
That is about 6 hours worth of fitting, sanding, fitting, more sanding,
and on and on.
The middle control panel is just sitting in place, that will be glued
on next time.
and front panel area.
That is about 6 hours worth of fitting, sanding, fitting, more sanding,
and on and on.
The middle control panel is just sitting in place, that will be glued
on next time.
01-09-2008, 08:13 PM
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Last night I stopped and did a major shop cleanup! The place was a real
mess!
I am working on the tank/hatch area on the second plane.
Once this one is done I think I will mount the motor and pipes and work
on getting the cowl in place.
mess!
I am working on the tank/hatch area on the second plane.
Once this one is done I think I will mount the motor and pipes and work
on getting the cowl in place.
01-09-2008, 09:03 PM
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I really wish I had painted the floor of the shop before I moved everything in!
ORIGINAL: DrDeath
Which means you couldn't eat off the floor, but only the tables. Now you can eat off the floor. [sm=lol.gif]
Which means you couldn't eat off the floor, but only the tables. Now you can eat off the floor. [sm=lol.gif]