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0 2019/07/03 17:59:12
This is what the hinge should look installed. The hinge line is flush with the tip of the bevel and the knuckle has room to flex.
This is what the hinge should look installed. The hinge line is flush with the tip of the bevel and the knuckle has room to flex.
0 2019/07/03 17:59:14
Plenty of elevator deflection... i think it's good to go.
Plenty of elevator deflection... i think it's good to go.
0 2019/07/03 17:59:14
Remember those large hinge gaps that I had before? Now the hinge gap is minimal.
Remember those large hinge gaps that I had before? Now the hinge gap is minimal.
0 2019/07/03 17:59:16
They worked like a charm. Now I can shape those tips!
They worked like a charm. Now I can shape those tips!
0 2019/07/05 16:13:28
0 2019/07/05 16:13:33
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0 2019/07/05 16:13:34
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0 2019/07/05 16:13:34
To shape the wing tips, the elevators have to be set right at their neutral position. After some head scratching on how I could accomplish it I had en epiphany. I fished out of the garbage the bottom portions of the cradles that were once part of the ribs that accomplished that very task. I added some cross brackets so they could stand on their own.
To shape the wing tips, the elevators have to be set right at their neutral position. After some head scratching on how I could accomplish it I had en epiphany. I fished out of the garbage the bottom portions of the cradles that were once part of the ribs that accomplished that very task. I added some cross brackets so they could stand on their own.
0 2019/07/05 16:13:36
Initial rough shape, now it's time to taper them.
Initial rough shape, now it's time to taper them.
0 2019/07/05 16:13:36
0 2019/07/05 16:13:42
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0 2019/07/05 16:13:44
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0 2019/07/05 16:15:05
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0 2019/07/06 10:13:42
Construction of the Fin/Rudder has begun.
Construction of the Fin/Rudder has begun.
0 2019/07/06 10:13:45
Spars were added and glued into position. I added a block of weight over the top to ensure each rib was flush against the build table.
Spars were added and glued into position. I added a block of weight over the top to ensure each rib was flush against the build table.
0 2019/07/06 10:13:45
After a few passes the contact between rib and LE stock is perfect.
After a few passes the contact between rib and LE stock is perfect.
0 2019/07/06 14:23:47
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0 2019/07/06 14:23:48
With the glue now applied, I'll let it set...
With the glue now applied, I'll let it set...
0 2019/07/06 14:23:50
This is how I will fix the problem. I'm once again using my aluminum angle stock with sandpaper attached on one side.
This is how I will fix the problem. I'm once again using my aluminum angle stock with sandpaper attached on one side.
0 2019/07/06 14:23:50
The fin's leading edge need some attention before glue-up. I don't like the contact area on the front of each rib to the back side of the leading edge.
The fin's leading edge need some attention before glue-up. I don't like the contact area on the front of each rib to the back side of the leading edge.
0 2019/07/06 14:23:51
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0 2019/07/07 12:54:34
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0 2019/07/07 12:54:38
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0 2019/07/07 12:54:44
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0 2019/07/07 12:55:01
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0 2019/07/07 12:55:02
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0 2019/07/07 13:02:06
0 2019/07/07 14:14:41
0 2019/07/07 14:14:41
The cradle tabs were removed and before the sheeting can begin the leading edge must be shaped flush to the tops of the ribs. I find it extremely satisfying watching a good curl come out of my hand plane.
The cradle tabs were removed and before the sheeting can begin the leading edge must be shaped flush to the tops of the ribs. I find it extremely satisfying watching a good curl come out of my hand plane.
0 2019/07/07 15:49:05
If you're like me you have been buying your mixing cups from your local hobby shop. Tired of overpaying for them, I decided to go on Amazon and purchase these 3/4 oz. mixing cups for about 7 bucks! They don't however have the measurement lines on the side.
If you're like me you have been buying your mixing cups from your local hobby shop. Tired of overpaying for them, I decided to go on Amazon and purchase these 3/4 oz. mixing cups for about 7 bucks! They don't however have the measurement lines on the side.
0 2019/07/07 15:49:07
One side of the Rudder/Fin has been planked.
One side of the Rudder/Fin has been planked.
0 2019/07/07 15:49:08
Similar to the elevator halves, the rudder also has four 1/8" torque rod blocks which have been sized and epoxied in place.
Similar to the elevator halves, the rudder also has four 1/8" torque rod blocks which have been sized and epoxied in place.
0 2019/07/07 15:49:09
Out came my saw blade and I carefully made the cut.
Out came my saw blade and I carefully made the cut.
0 2019/07/08 16:01:53
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