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Forum: RC Car Videos
02-06-2017, 06:22 PM
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Posted By waynek

Ha Ha, that is the cutest! Yep, fun. Great...

Ha Ha, that is the cutest!

Yep, fun. Great video, cute little VW!

Thanks for sharing!

W
03-21-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Canopy

I just received a canopy from Park Flyer Plastics. Great quality, great service, fair prices. Highly recommended.

Anyway, they didn't have exactly what I needed so I bought their Chipmunk Canopy...
10-08-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Wing

Last one on the wings for now.

W
10-08-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

The Wings

Also not too bad.

W
10-08-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Got some wing sheeting done

The horizontal stabs and wings turned out OK.

I use water-base contact cement for the core to wing-skin adhesive. Apply the glue to the foam first because it takes a lot longer to become tacky. ...
04-28-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Needed to fabricate something to melt the servo...

Needed to fabricate something to melt the servo cutout in the wing. One for each side. Seemed to turn out OK. I've seen guys using the trigger-operated soldering guns (like my dad had when I was a...
04-28-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

It will need servos in the wings. W

It will need servos in the wings.

W
04-25-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Are we having fun yet?

Yes we are. Having fun that is.

More views of those mini-ribs to reinforce the LG plates. I think they're called scabs. Someone please chime in and let us know.

BTW, like most things in...
04-25-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

More

Gonna do me some gluin'.

So I wear my PPE. As one local guru explained to me, the liver is like a sac, and once its full ( of toxins), its full. Then anytime you get near what its full of, you...
04-23-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Matt, is this the tape you are referring to? ...

Matt, is this the tape you are referring to?

http://www.uline.ca/BL_3120/Teflon-Tape?gclsrc=aw.ds

If it works, I'll probably pick some up, but I must say at over $22.00 per roll its a tad on...
04-23-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Matt, thanks for that info. Your setup sounds...

Matt, thanks for that info. Your setup sounds good. Very good in fact. Love to see a photo or better yet a video.

Balsa and sticky back Teflon tape for the templates, I really like that and...
04-23-2015, 05:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Something I forgot to mention, the wings need to...

Something I forgot to mention, the wings need to be very nearly (or perfectly) symmetrical. Obviously. Not trying to condescend here.. Sort of thinking out loud...

Anyway, to help with this I...
04-23-2015, 05:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Templates are drawn for the gear cutouts. ...

Templates are drawn for the gear cutouts.

And transferred to the cores...

So far I have been applying all the skills I learned in Kindergarten. :D

W
04-23-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

The cut cores get a very light sanding. ...

The cut cores get a very light sanding.

'Cause, technically, they're already the right shape...

W
04-22-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

And here's the guy that saved me on this build,...

And here's the guy that saved me on this build, none other than Frank M., modeler extraordinaire, local hobby shoppe owner, and all around guru / legend on the west coast of Canada, especially...
04-22-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Needed a smaller foam-cutter for the edge cuts,...

Needed a smaller foam-cutter for the edge cuts, so I built one.

The Hakko soldering station came recommended from another site, I bought it last year. So far I love it and highly recommend it.
...
04-22-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Thanks, Hydro. Will definitely check out the...

Thanks, Hydro. Will definitely check out the spade bits.

W
04-22-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

And trailing edge... W

And trailing edge...

W
04-22-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Its also a good idea to draw a datum line along...

Its also a good idea to draw a datum line along the leading edge so you know everything is aligned.

W
04-22-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Last few for today, Bat-fans. These are the...

Last few for today, Bat-fans.

These are the horizontal stab/elevator cores.

The templates are V1.0, they were re-done with aluminum tape later, but you get the idea.

W
04-22-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Pic 1 = Baaad. Pic 2 = Goood.

Pic 1 = Baaad.

Pic 2 = Goood.
04-22-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Hi Calvin, its a very simple setup with a +/- 12...

Hi Calvin, its a very simple setup with a +/- 12 VDC transformer, fuse, switch and 120VAC dimmer switch. Very close to this:
...
04-22-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

For some reason my location is still showing up...

For some reason my location is still showing up as Courtenay, BC. It should be Kingston. I'm having my team of experts work on that problem now.

W

Problem has been rectified by the IT...
04-22-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

Cutting the wings was a lot more challenging than...

Cutting the wings was a lot more challenging than I thought it would be. In fact it was a full-on gong show at first, good thing I was smart enough to try some practice runs on surplus foam first,...
04-22-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,219
Posted By waynek

My Pappy always said use the right tool for the...

My Pappy always said use the right tool for the job. And if you don't have the right tool, make one. W
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