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0 2022/07/10 11:39:33
The two photos above show the Velcro installation.
The two photos above show the Velcro installation.
0 2022/07/10 11:40:07
Then, the shelf went back in and the antennas located inside scrap plastic tubing, both . . .
Then, the shelf went back in and the antennas located inside scrap plastic tubing, both . . .
0 2022/07/10 11:43:30
horizontally and . . .
horizontally and . . .
0 2022/07/10 11:45:48
vertically.
vertically.
0 2022/07/10 11:47:06
Next up, the receiver switch. Because this connects the ESC to the RX, it has three wires.
Next up, the receiver switch. Because this connects the ESC to the RX, it has three wires.
0 2022/07/10 11:49:16
Here it is, installed pretty close to the recommended location.
Here it is, installed pretty close to the recommended location.
0 2022/07/10 11:51:47
All done.
All done.
0 2022/07/10 11:53:03
It took less than an hour to trim some cardboard to fit. Not only will this be used to cut the plywood pieces, but also to mask the electronics when I spray the cockpit interior silver.
It took less than an hour to trim some cardboard to fit. Not only will this be used to cut the plywood pieces, but also to mask the electronics when I spray the cockpit interior silver.
0 2022/07/11 08:49:45
I place the pilot figure on the cardboard to assure that his vertical position is correct. Is it my imagination, or does he look a little apprehensive?
I place the pilot figure on the cardboard to assure that his vertical position is correct. Is it my imagination, or does he look a little apprehensive?
0 2022/07/11 08:52:40
Using the cardboard patterns, I cut the plywood.
Using the cardboard patterns, I cut the plywood.
0 2022/07/11 08:55:06
I must have measured twice, because the ply pieces fit.
I must have measured twice, because the ply pieces fit.
0 2022/07/11 08:56:04
To support the "floor" I cut 10 3/8" cubes from leftover basswood spar material, shown here glued to the fuse sides.
To support the "floor" I cut 10 3/8" cubes from leftover basswood spar material, shown here glued to the fuse sides.
0 2022/07/11 08:57:26
Finally, the plywood "floor" screwed to the support blocks with black M1.7 x 8 sheet metal screws. I expect they will blend in once I paint the ply flat black.
Finally, the plywood "floor" screwed to the support blocks with black M1.7 x 8 sheet metal screws. I expect they will blend in once I paint the ply flat black.
0 2022/07/11 09:00:09
First up, shaping the window cut-outs for the pre-formed windows. Here, I have fitted the front and center panes, but the rear one is giving me ulcers.
First up, shaping the window cut-outs for the pre-formed windows. Here, I have fitted the front and center panes, but the rear one is giving me ulcers.
0 2022/07/12 17:00:15
A few passes with a sanding drum resulted in . . .
A few passes with a sanding drum resulted in . . .
0 2022/07/12 17:04:36
perfect fits all the way around. (The panes look cloudy because they still have protective films applied.)
perfect fits all the way around. (The panes look cloudy because they still have protective films applied.)
0 2022/07/12 17:06:14
Air exhaust hole with reinforcement glued on and clamped.
Air exhaust hole with reinforcement glued on and clamped.
0 2022/07/12 17:12:21
With this, I had created and/or adjusted all the holes intended for the fuselage.
With this, I had created and/or adjusted all the holes intended for the fuselage.
0 2022/07/12 17:14:12
I got this sander for $12 on one of the Amazon Prime days last year (with free next day delivery)! If you keep it moving it's very safe to use on lite ply or anything harder.
I got this sander for $12 on one of the Amazon Prime days last year (with free next day delivery)! If you keep it moving it's very safe to use on lite ply or anything harder.
0 2022/07/13 10:57:08
Here's what you need to use Dolphin Glaze. From left to right: mixing cup, micro scale, plastic spreader (for large areas), mixing sticks (for blending and dabbing), glaze, and hardener.
Here's what you need to use Dolphin Glaze. From left to right: mixing cup, micro scale, plastic spreader (for large areas), mixing sticks (for blending and dabbing), glaze, and hardener.
0 2022/07/13 11:02:18
I got this much of the fuselage filled with about 5 grams of Dolphin Glaze. You can start sanding it in about 20 minutes.
I got this much of the fuselage filled with about 5 grams of Dolphin Glaze. You can start sanding it in about 20 minutes.
0 2022/07/13 11:08:43
I filled these holes one day before quitting by simply dabbing DG into the crevices. It hardened completely overnight.
I filled these holes one day before quitting by simply dabbing DG into the crevices. It hardened completely overnight.
0 2022/07/13 11:11:49
In the morning, despite being as hard as it would ever get, the glaze looked like this after 30 seconds with the multitool sander and 10 seconds of swiping with a block.
In the morning, despite being as hard as it would ever get, the glaze looked like this after 30 seconds with the multitool sander and 10 seconds of swiping with a block.
0 2022/07/13 11:14:58
Surprisingly little elbow grease produced a nice radius where the fuselage slabs meet. I was trying for 3/32". What do you think?
Surprisingly little elbow grease produced a nice radius where the fuselage slabs meet. I was trying for 3/32". What do you think?
0 2022/07/13 11:18:17
0 2022/07/13 11:22:20
Here it is: an 11-inch, extruded aluminum contour support for sticky sandpaper. Not much use for these when all you're doing is assembling ARFs.
Here it is: an 11-inch, extruded aluminum contour support for sticky sandpaper. Not much use for these when all you're doing is assembling ARFs.
0 2022/07/14 18:07:23
Here, I used it to round the edges of the rudder. Similarly, I rounded the edges or the other tailfeather components.
Here, I used it to round the edges of the rudder. Similarly, I rounded the edges or the other tailfeather components.
0 2022/07/14 18:17:31
The wing upper center section slathered with Dolphin Glaze.
The wing upper center section slathered with Dolphin Glaze.
0 2022/07/18 11:13:06
During pauses in bouts between filler and sandpaper, I added some 3/32" filler to the wingtips to promote covering adhesion.
During pauses in bouts between filler and sandpaper, I added some 3/32" filler to the wingtips to promote covering adhesion.
0 2022/07/18 11:14:34
Here, you can see the initial filling of the right wing leading edge. It took three, with much sanding in between
Here, you can see the initial filling of the right wing leading edge. It took three, with much sanding in between
0 2022/07/18 11:19:28
This cut pattern would have worked fine except that it's for 27"-wide covering. Today's versions are 23.5"
This cut pattern would have worked fine except that it's for 27"-wide covering. Today's versions are 23.5"
0 2022/07/19 12:38:34
Far end covered with a towel; this is where ironing will take place. Cutting mat at near end.
Far end covered with a towel; this is where ironing will take place. Cutting mat at near end.
0 2022/07/19 12:45:18
0 2022/07/19 12:48:48
Here, I have Woodpecked and fine sanded the horizontal stabilizer. Then I wiped it with an alcohol-soaked paper towel.
Here, I have Woodpecked and fine sanded the horizontal stabilizer. Then I wiped it with an alcohol-soaked paper towel.
0 2022/07/19 12:49:47
Prior to ironing the covering on the stab.
Prior to ironing the covering on the stab.
0 2022/07/19 12:52:33
Covering ironed on but not trimmed or tightened.
Covering ironed on but not trimmed or tightened.
0 2022/07/19 12:54:11
Here it is trimmed and tightened.
Here it is trimmed and tightened.
0 2022/07/19 12:55:21
Both the stab and elevator have been covered, trimmed, and shrunk. I have also hinged them and installed the control horn. It's ready to install.
Both the stab and elevator have been covered, trimmed, and shrunk. I have also hinged them and installed the control horn. It's ready to install.
0 2022/07/19 12:56:29
All covering cut to size; much of it rolled back up and labeled.
All covering cut to size; much of it rolled back up and labeled.
0 2022/07/19 12:59:44
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