Super 60 build, Big Bandit

Hi Jim,

 

Still got the Studio Master mixing desk in the loft, and a full stereo effects unit all in a flight case, good old days. My pride and joy I couldn't part with is a maple shelled Premier Snare drum with cast rims and fully floating snare.

 

As for Don, Still remember him as true gent and modeling master, I remember his workshop in Ratby, and spraying wasps with cyano kicker, then gluing its legs to small model planes he'd built, then blowing on it to revive it, then it trying to fly around his workshop along with his mates Bangers and Simo, Still see Bangers, now and again. All good blokes.

 

Like Dave says, it doesn't rain in the Pub, so it may be catching up if it rains, or flying the rocks off it, if it's fine. Cant wait for June.

 

Cheers,

 

Chris.

Small world Chris, I have friends in Ratby and in Glenfield,spent a couple of hours or so in the Dominion in Glenfield.

 

Used to play golf at Enderby and at Western Park.

 

stay cool

 

Jimbo

Hey Jim,

I've been banned from flying on Weston park since last year, the Local authority Muppet's have deemed it not allowable to fly Park flyers on the local parks. I know, I work for them, but common sense just doesn't work in this case.

 

I live in Enderby and use the New Inn in the village from time to time mainly drinking with Glen from Bodgers mate, when he's not gigging (used to play with Love Afair) and Glen Taylor now with Marmalade, but used to play with Love affair also. Give us a ring next time your in town, the first rounds on me. I'll PM my mobile number.

 

Cheers,

 

Chris.

Chris,

 

Is the Chatsworth pub still up and running,last time we were there the couple that owned it were considering a pub up Narborough ways.

 

Had some happy times in the Chatsworth,did some good grub.

 

I like the sound of the first round.

 

Jim

Hi Jim, No the Chatsworth's gone I,m afraid, it's a pub grub place now.

 

Just a blast from the past I can't resist its my old mate Glen Taylor with Marmalade,

 

The best Pub in the Village is the New Inn, the King Bill where we used to practice is also gone (not that we practiced much anyway), just the Dog and Gun and the New Inn, the Plough and another who's name may not be mentioned now (due to it's new landlord) .

 

 

Will PM soon.

 

Cheers,

 

Chris.

Hi Jim,

 

It's a small world. My family lived at Glenfield and the Dominion was my Dad's local. I had many a pint there with him and his mates. Must have been good stuff, he lasted 'til he was 92. Another thing. I have never met Don Stothers, but when I taught at Desford, his son, Tony, was in one of my classes and, of course, modelling was a frequent topic of conversation.

 

Alan.

Alan,

 

PM on its way

 

Jim

Alan,

 

It sure is a small world, and would be nice to see if Don is still about, I'll PM later.

 

As for the build it's back on this morning with a bit more done, first off I've sheeted the root under side and added the TE webbing to the second panel which has now moved things on a bit. While that's drying I've cut the LE top sheeting for both panels.

 

Time for the afternoon session. First job is to cut a couple of ribs for the two inner ribs of the centre section from 1/16 rib stock, this needs to be hard but light, a number 11 blade in a number 3 scalpel does the trick. This why I always cut a rib template from 1/16 ply.

 

hi again Chris. I hear what you say the "D" nose construction is very strong and resists torsional stress but I,m sticking with the original design , Lightweight gear and staying in the original intended flight envelope.cheers for now

Dave

Hi Dave,

 

The original design is Ok providing that you use a better bracing system for the main spar. I think we all develop favorite methods over the years, and the beauty of forums like this one is that idea's can be exchanged and shared making the trial and error phase less painful for those who haven't the long experience, such as you and I have. Andy has done it differently again which I'd have followed given the building space.

 

Would be good if you started a build blog so that others could learn from your experience.

 

Cheers,

 

Chris.

You are really going belt and braces, Chris,I am looking, learning and inwardly digesting ready for when I start my own S 60. Shouldn't be too long now.

 

Alan.

Hi Alan,

 

As I've said previously I'm not a fan of flimsy spar braces and on a wing of this size the ones supplied in the kit at least should be replaced with full depth ply braces, such as Andy has done on his model. My main motivation to build this way is space at the moment, I did intend to re-roof the garage last year, but then the house rewire and remodeling the living room took over. The current work shop is an 8 x 6 summer house and with all of the kit in there is becoming more claustrophobic daily, so come the spring the garage conversion takes priority.

 

This is where I've got to today and illustrates just how cramped the workshop is. The center section built with the spar joiner fitted.

 

Posted by Big Bandit on 22/01/2012 15:20:12:

Is that to help you cope with the 'cramped' workshop?

 

Regards

Tony Jones

Posted by Big Bandit on 22/01/2012 15:20:12:

Is that to help you cope with the 'cramped' workshop?

 

Regards

Tony Jones

Apologies for the multiple replies and not snipping the majority of the previous post. Not sure what happened there....

Regards

Tony

Hi Tony, no worries,

 

I must admit, the cramped conditions in the shed are now begining to get to me. So I'm really looking forward to converting the garage to a full workshop.

 

As for the training I'm not looking forward to it, crawling around in holes and down ducting with full breathing apparatus on isn't my idea of fun, but if my team are expected to do it, I have to lead by example.

 

Cheers,

 

Chris.

Hi All,

 

Just had a couple of hours in the shed and did a bit more, first off I've fitted an incidence peg to the root section Just a length of 1/4" dowel, and skinned the top of the center section with 1/16" balsa.

 

Hi All,

 

A small amount of progress over the weekend. Not as much as I'd have liked, but a trip out to find a good slope site that has eluded me over the last couple of years proved fruitful, and the views were breathtaking consequently I've ordered a nice slippery glider for some alternative fun when it gets too windy for my normal models.

 

Anyroad up, some sheeting to finish the center section, root section of the main panels and cap strips. left over night to dry, then added the true leading edges.

 

Hi All, a bit of a wasted day, today. I did clean up the shed a bit. After that it was enough to cover the under side of the outer wing panels before it got too cold despite the heater being on. -1 outside 2.9 inside the shed 22.5 in the house, guess where I wanted to be. but I did cover the under side of the outer panels of the wings.