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Each rib is held in place by placing these simple rectangle pine blocks that I made on each side of the rib with a clamp. I made sure when cutting these block that each block is perfectly square.
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2019/07/18 08:45:34
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2019/07/18 08:45:33
I didn't want to drill the holes oversize. I wanted the tubes to fit snug in each opening giving additional strength to each wing panel one epoxied in place. The tube is slid to the next rib in place and I simply draw an outline of the tube on the rib.
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2019/07/18 08:45:32
I drilled a hole in each portion of the plug to accept a 1/2" Estes rocket tube. This will provide a chase for the wires to slip through without weakening any ribs.
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2019/07/18 08:45:31
This is the schematic that I'll be using on our project. Thought it may help .
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2019/07/18 00:10:04
It just arrived, now I need to see if I can figure out how it all gets connected!
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2019/07/17 12:25:54
It took awhile, but I finally freed all of the wing ribs from their sheets. It's time to dry fit the ribs to the bottom spar. Notice that I've butted the spar to a known straight aluminum square stock. I never trust the straightness of lines on plans...
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2019/07/12 15:54:09
Before the epoxy is spread, I like to hinge the doublers with blue painter's tape. This creates a hinge which aids in alignment after the epoxy is on.
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2019/07/12 05:30:24
Before I can start assembling the wing, three ribs (W4, W5 & W6) which support the retracts, must be reinforced by epoxying 1/16" rib doublers to their sides.
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2019/07/12 05:30:22
I'm using a bevel gauge to replicate the angle. This bevel gauge is very special to me as it belonged to my grandfather who was a general contractor. I think about him every time I use it...
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2019/07/11 14:00:33
The rudder/fin tip is a solid rectangular piece of balsa that will need to be cut separating the small fin tip from the larger rudder tip. This cut need to be cut at an angle.
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2019/07/11 13:58:34
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2019/07/11 13:58:24
The cut was made using my Zona saw.
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2019/07/11 13:58:24
With the gauge locked, it's easy to mark the angle onto the balsa.
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2019/07/11 13:58:23
With a little shaping the tips are completed. They still need to e final sanded, but for now it's good enough.
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2019/07/11 13:58:18
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2019/07/11 13:58:15
I decided to epoxy the rudder tip to the rudder for added strength. The smaller fin tip will be glued using Titebond.
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2019/07/11 13:58:13
The fin and rudder are now hinged. Hinge gap is very narrow, about a playing card thickness...
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2019/07/10 15:59:44
With the rudder butted against the fin hinge marks are lined up.
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2019/07/10 15:59:43
The hinges were drilled and fitted just as I had done on the elevator halves. 60 degree beveled edge for control surface was also done.
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2019/07/10 15:59:43
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2019/07/09 03:33:39
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Both edges are now ready for those cap strips...
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2019/07/08 16:08:42
This is what it should look like after the cut. Now it's time to sand the rudder's leading edge and the fin's trailing edge to accept 1/8" cap strips.
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2019/07/08 16:08:41
The process is exactly the same as I separated the stab from the elevator halves. My hand saw blade made quick work of it.
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2019/07/08 16:08:40
With the opposite side of the rudder/fin assembly now sheeted, it's time to separate them from each other.
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2019/07/08 16:08:39
Sanded and ready for those cap strips!
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2019/07/08 16:01:57
This is what it should look like separated. The trailing edge of the fin and the leading edge of the rudder now have to be sanded flat for 1/8" cap strips.
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2019/07/08 16:01:57
The right side of the rudder/fin assembly has been sheeted. Time to separate them from each other as I did on the stab and elevators.
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2019/07/08 16:01:55
Out came my saw blade and I carefully made the cut.
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2019/07/08 16:01:53
Similar to the elevator halves, the rudder also has four 1/8" torque rod blocks which have been sized and epoxied in place.
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2019/07/07 15:49:09
One side of the Rudder/Fin has been planked.
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2019/07/07 15:49:08
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.
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2019/07/07 15:49:07
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.
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2019/07/07 15:49:05
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