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Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Lower portion of cowl.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

I used Goop glue to secure the plywood cowl ring to the fiberglass. I've never used this stuff, but its real solid and it appears that it will absorb some vibration.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Some cowl shots. Getting the cowl setup on the fuse was a couple nights worth of work. I'll take some pics hopefully tomorrow or sunday with the cowl installed on the fuse.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

The sheeted wings and stabs. The stabs are pretty close to being finished. I just need to cut the hole for the servo well and cut the elevators out.

The wings need to have the leading and...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Another
Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

I had to add the pilot. Niether the pilot or canopy are glued in yet. I need to fiberglass the hatch and paint the cockpit. I'll probably just give it the ol' stone finish since I already have a...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
08-02-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

More Pics. Lots of work done. I didn't have the camera available so I wasn't able to document the progress. But heres where I'm at for now.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
06-23-2003, 10:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

I took the week off to have some quality time with my airplane :-).

I received the SWB servo/rudder system from Scott today along with the drill jig. Boy that jig made things easy.

I didn't...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
05-29-2003, 12:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

And the other half of the wing still in the shuck and untrimmed. I meant to take a picture of all the cinder blocks on top of the wing but I'm not lifting those things back on the table. I used 6...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
05-29-2003, 12:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Finally, I had the time to get the wings sheeted. I took advantage of the 3 day weekend to lay out my servo wells, build some servo frames which I inserted into wings and then sheeted.

The...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
03-07-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Steve:

While I'm not an expert at it I would suggest probond. I used it on a couple small 40 size wings for practice. I didn't use any water (as I didn't realize I needed too). But I'm guessing...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-24-2003, 12:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Hi Jeff:

I never considered cutting the plans, but it would make it easier. The first thing I did was to take the plans to a local blue print shop and make a copy. That way I'll have one good...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-23-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Last one for now.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-23-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

I finally spent some time building today. Yesterday was real nice and we were able to fly. I flew my 330L three times. I spent quite a bit of time on knife edges and vertical lines. I have some...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-23-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Another angle
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-23-2003, 11:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Captain232:

I used my circle cutter on the wing tube and your method on the stab tube. Your method worked quite well. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-21-2003, 12:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Hey Madmax:

I was reviewing/studing your web site again getting more ideas. I'm impressed with picture #58. That jig you use does a great job. There does't appear to be any gap between the...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-14-2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Ron:

I just went through all my sheeting and I knew about one 4x48 balsa sheeting which is intended to be the wing root cap. However that is the only piece that has a precut hole.

I will need...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-14-2003, 11:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

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Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-14-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Madmax:

How do you cut the holes in the balsa sheeting for the wing/stab tubes?

I've never had good luck cutting circles in balsa with an exacto knife without chipping it up.

I see in the...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-14-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Thanks Jeff. Looks like the weather won't cooperate this weekend for flying again which is a good thing. I'll be able to spend some time in the shop.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-13-2003, 02:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

And the rebuilt motor box....
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-13-2003, 02:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Hello Fellas:

I ended up building my motor box incorrectly (major operator error) as it was not square and would have caused major problems with the remainder of the airplane.

This is my first...
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-09-2003, 06:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Madmax:

Looks good. I'll use this method for my pull/pull.
Forum: Carden Aircraft
02-09-2003, 04:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,500
Posted By rthorne

Construction Pics of a Carden 35% Edge 540

Madmax:

I was looking at picture # 47, where you show how your pull/pull wire exits. Do have a couple of different pictures at different angles.

I was curious how this would be handled. I...
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