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Nice little lifting stab here, I will skin it next, make a piano wire joiner and add tips and elevators…………🤓
Overall this is going pretty well, hats off to the folks at Eureka, the precision cut parts are very nice. I will most likely be doing more of these short kits as they have a sweet selection of old vintage pattern planes.
Overall this is going pretty well, hats off to the folks at Eureka, the precision cut parts are very nice. I will most likely be doing more of these short kits as they have a sweet selection of old vintage pattern planes.
Last edited by plumberdeluxe; 02-10-2024 at 03:11 PM.
#29
Not bad for a days prep and a couple days work.....
I am curious to see how or what you do for the "CANAPY" area.
What I was able to see on the plans is all blocks sanded to a canopy shape and do the rest with covering?
I am curious to see how or what you do for the "CANAPY" area.
What I was able to see on the plans is all blocks sanded to a canopy shape and do the rest with covering?
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Yeah it amounts to 2 balsa blocks, I'm not sure what I'll do yet. Seems like I'm digging for wood alot.
I have 3 large boxes and a stand up rack with wood to choose from. The rack is easy and organized, the boxes are messy
I have 3 large bags of blocks also, so it seems like digging for the next few pieces is what I've been doing mostly.
Wing after joining weighs 19 oz.....................
I have 3 large boxes and a stand up rack with wood to choose from. The rack is easy and organized, the boxes are messy
I have 3 large bags of blocks also, so it seems like digging for the next few pieces is what I've been doing mostly.
Wing after joining weighs 19 oz.....................
Last edited by plumberdeluxe; 02-10-2024 at 05:05 PM.
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Those tapered elevators are interesting.
I wonder if that was an aesthetics thing or if there was a perceived performance advantage.
I wonder if that was an aesthetics thing or if there was a perceived performance advantage.
Last edited by RICKSTUBBZ; 02-12-2024 at 07:26 AM.
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Here is the Eureka short kit fuse parts laid out over the plans, these guys really use excellent wood and the cutting is probably the best I have seen.
I think I’m going to change the engine I was planning on using to a Super Tigre S-61 ABC. I have a better selection of headers and this may be a better way to go for this plane. I may mount the engine strait up or at a nice 45 degree angle and have the pipe lay right down the side around mid-fuse……..Excellent power, just not the higher rpm’s like the VF would give.
I'll decide shortly, once I get started on the fuse.........
I think I’m going to change the engine I was planning on using to a Super Tigre S-61 ABC. I have a better selection of headers and this may be a better way to go for this plane. I may mount the engine strait up or at a nice 45 degree angle and have the pipe lay right down the side around mid-fuse……..Excellent power, just not the higher rpm’s like the VF would give.
I'll decide shortly, once I get started on the fuse.........
Last edited by plumberdeluxe; 02-12-2024 at 11:43 AM.
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Here’s the fuse sides settings on the tail and wing, so far so good,
time for some formers…………….
12.7 oz. For sides, formers, and firewall but no formers glued yet.
This is interesting as my all up weight at this point is 37.7 oz. or 2 pounds 6 oz.
Still lots to add but the weight is at a great place……so far
time for some formers…………….
12.7 oz. For sides, formers, and firewall but no formers glued yet.
This is interesting as my all up weight at this point is 37.7 oz. or 2 pounds 6 oz.
Still lots to add but the weight is at a great place……so far
Last edited by plumberdeluxe; 02-13-2024 at 11:27 AM.
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Well the engine mount arrived today, so the firewall is installed, engine mounted, all rods and gear attached.
It is almost time to sheet the top and bottom of the fuse and get ready to make a front end and spinner ring.
so far so good.............................................. ....
Last edited by plumberdeluxe; 02-15-2024 at 02:43 PM.
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Fuselage top and bottom sheeting is added. All pushrods are made and ready to go. Fuse weight with mount, front gear, and 16 oz tank comes in at 1.5 pounds. So total weight of balsa components comes up to 3 pounds. I like where the weight is at. Finished plane recommended weight is 6.5 to 7.5 pounds……….
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Lots of sanding...
from what i can see in the pictures, some nice sized triangle stock for the corner longerons and the 1/4 sheet really gives you the chance to round it over.
It will turn into a really nice airplane with all the round corners.
Of coarse, then, a little extra care needed when covering on the compound curves..
Looking good!
from what i can see in the pictures, some nice sized triangle stock for the corner longerons and the 1/4 sheet really gives you the chance to round it over.
It will turn into a really nice airplane with all the round corners.
Of coarse, then, a little extra care needed when covering on the compound curves..
Looking good!
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Snoot roughed in………..very rough but it will clean up fine……….
All up weight so far with engine and pipe added is 5 pounds 2 oz.
Looks like 6.5 is going to be my finish weight target, anything less is icing on top.....
All up weight so far with engine and pipe added is 5 pounds 2 oz.
Looks like 6.5 is going to be my finish weight target, anything less is icing on top.....
Last edited by plumberdeluxe; 02-17-2024 at 03:57 PM.