Tracking my R/C Plane Builds and Key Moments
Wednesday, made some more progress on getting the wing bolting system in place. First thing was to get the hole locations marked on the wing hold down plate (FUE). Since I already had the holes drilled into the wing I used the 1/4” bit to place through the holes, while the wing was held in […]
Building Aero 3D Day 53: Wing Bolt Holes Read More »
Yesterday afternoon I made minor progress on the aircraft. I started by continuing with work on the wing. I marked the center between the outter and inner WDs on the previously marked line indicating where the wing lines up on the center of the ply wing bolt plate in the fuselage. I also cut 1/4”
Building Aero 3D Day 51: Bolt Holes & WF Assembly Read More »
On Wednesday I was finally able to make some more progress on my wing. What was the hold up you ask? Well, I needed to make the WC assembly and the types of pieces and angles involved I couldn’t seem to get it done on my own. After telling a co-worker about it (Catherine) she
Building Aero 3D Day 50: WC Assembly Read More »
Yesterday, I cut eight pieces out of 1/4“x1/4” balsa stringers to a length of 11/4“. I then marked the center of them and glued them to the inside leading edge of the ailerons, using wood glue, and clamped them in place. The purpose of this is to provide more support/substance for the hinges. I used weights
Building Aero 3D Day 49: Aileron Hinge Supports & Awkward WF Contemplation Read More »
Yesterday, Peter dropped off my wing and did a trial fitting into the fuselage. He graciously fixed my previous mistake where I glued the WF assembly to the wrong side of the wing, doh! He was able to remove it and repair the damage to the wing. You can see part of the sanded filler
Building Aero 3D Day 48: Wing Fitting & WF Assembly (Again) Read More »
Today, I put in a couple of sessions. This morning after waking up I went straight to my workshop and worked on the other wing tip. I got the WT2, WT3 & WT4 pieces (one top and one bottom) glued in place. I needed to do the supports for some of them again as they
Building Aero 3D Day 47: Wing Tip & WF Assembly Read More »
Today, I worked mostly on the wing tip. I started with the right wing tip and prepped the WT2 through WT4 pieces. I started at the leading edge with WT2, making sure they fit nicely and then glued them in place, using pins each time since it is an awkward shape to clamp. I marked
Building Aero 3D Day 46: Wing Tip & Wire Support Read More »
Yesterday, made more progress on the aircraft started by sanding the trailing edge keeping my sanding block at the same angle as the sheeting along the ribs to try and get some slipstreaming going. Though the instructions suck, I believe that is what I was suppose to do to compelete Step 5 of the Wing
Building Aero 3D Day 45: Wing Tips & Pictures Read More »
