Community
Search
Notices
Questions and Answers If you have general RC questions or answers discuss it here.

"cracked" wing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-12-2004 | 09:52 PM
  #1  
Covetski's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Fremont, CA
Default "cracked" wing

I managed to crack my T-34's wing in half (long story) and wanna pylon race safely after re-building, and hopefully win (that part might take a while cuz I haven't ever pylon raced b4) but is there any way to ensure a light but strong bond? on another plane that "cracked" the wing in half I used medium CA and 1in pieces of pushrods, sticking half of the push rod in one side of the crack (into the beam) and the other half in the other, and gluing it in there, I used epoxy around the "main beam" and a thinker piece of wire, it seems to hold well, but I want to know if there is a more efficient method... thanks
Old 10-13-2004 | 07:38 AM
  #2  
Campy's Avatar
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 3,613
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Baltic, CT
Default RE: "cracked" wing

What I do for planes that will be subject to high G's is to epoxy the wing halves together, then I glass the center section with a layer of 2 oz fiberglass cloth. For added durability you may also want to put some carbon fiber on the spars and other high stress places. The carbon fiber is very strong, applys easily with CA and is light in weight.

Hope this helps.
Old 10-25-2004 | 05:54 PM
  #3  
Covetski's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Fremont, CA
Default RE: "cracked" wing

yeah that's what I usually do but I hesitate to do the same with a plane I want to race to avoid adding extra weight...
Old 10-25-2004 | 06:08 PM
  #4  
ez2bgman's Avatar
My Feedback: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Harvey, LA
Default RE: "cracked" wing

You don't need to use 2 oz. glass on the wing. .5-.75 oz. would be more than sufficient. Especially if you are concerned about the weight. Using carbon fiber is an excellant idea, very light weight, yet extremely strong. To ensure a better bond, use 60 minute epoxy. It takes forever to cure, but the end result will be a superior bond than 30 minutue epoxy. If you plan on racing, than you definitely do not want to skimp in the strenth department. Good luck.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.