Nev Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Got some nice flowing curves in there SW. The back of the fairings do end up a bit thick but there is a fair bit of balsa than can de sanded away, I didn't go for the super sharp edge though. Same with the detail, I went for practical scale as I wanted to finish. Looking good. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looking great SW the hard bits are behind you now CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 Fuselage now near completion at last. Modified F2 to allow for fuel tank, with removing a lot of the material I have given the inside face a layer of finishing cloth. Due to this project being longer than planned I was very tempted not to bother with any cockpit detail. However, I did manage to do the basics, as showed by Mr Fenton and very pleased with the result. Will mount engine next and then consider the cowl. Would be interested to do something similar to Danny’s version but at the moment unable to source any hinge Will add some web plates to the bearers and will be using a glass mount as recommended by Jon (Laser) All the best to everyone in 2018. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Good job mate. I must get mine finished this year, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 You’re about where I am, although yours looks a darned site better than mine! Must get back in the shed, I’m distracted by all of these electric powered things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 And about where i am as well. I have been slowly plodding along. I'll update my blog shortlyIt's looking great SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Cockpit looks fabulous S.W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 That really looks great SW I f I recall I used two offset hinges (for access hatches), probably from Hobby king Replace the hinge pins and run a length of piano wire between the two hinges to ensure they are in perfect allignment Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Gents, thanks for the kind words, a few words of encouragement helps the motivation. Initially mounted the cowl just to ensure it looked about right, used temporary packs to help with alignment. As yet not sure how i will attach cowl but i think it will need a fixing in f1. I may bond part f1 onto engine mount, the lower section of f1 is likely to go, need to ensure that there is no obstruction for the cooling flow. Intend to hinge cowl as per Danny's version. Awaiting hinges from HK (thanks for the info Danny). With the cowl hinged I should be able to see and sort the cooling baffles. Regards SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Looking good. As you have gone IC do you think with the sections cut and hinged the cowl will be strong enough to withstand all that suck, squeese, bang and blowing going on? I hinged mine to allow easy access for the Lipo. you do not need this, why not just fit it as any other IC?? Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Danny, I had thought that it might help access to needle valve etc. However as i don't intend to mess around with engine settings once set up , then for simplicity it will be a more conventional fit. Cowl fitted with three 3mm button heads, inserts fixed into hardwood block which are mounted to F2. May add more fixings, may be into engine mount. Although this might cause problems with vibration now that i think about it. Once covered I will think about cooling baffles. Fin strake added along with wing fillets. Well at long last its starting to look like a chippy. Will now fill and sand fuselage, ailerons,flaps etc ready for covering. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looking good SW. Your wing fillets are a lot better than mine, I always struggle with them. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Nev, Wing fillets were made by using a phenolic microballons filler mixed with some 30 min epoxy. I have seen David Platt using a polyester resin which seemed a better consistency and i think it was a finishing resin that he used. The fillets are far from perfect the camera does improve my build quality. Made a start on covering now, flaps, ailerons and other empennages covered with silk over tissue. Hope to get fuselage glassed by the end of the month once its warmed up a bit. Will need to spray a coat of dope, add a little detail then some primer. Regards SW Edited By Silver Wolf on 16/03/2018 16:49:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Its been quite some time since anything has been done on the chippy. Some due to a half hearted start on the fury and partly taking ownership of a young pup. Having decided to stop the fury build, hope to get the chippy moving along a bit. Starting to get some detail work done. Will coat the stitching with 50/50 dope to help with the adhesion as the solartex does appear to be lifting in a couple of places. Just out of Interest the covering for the wings etc is silk over tissue. Surprising how long it takes. Regards SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Pictures of the Pup ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Certainly John, first one is at 12 wks weighing 5Kg, sorry about the orientation. Second taken today at 6 months and 25Kg Hope you enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 All rib stiches and tapes done. Sealed with a 50/50 dope & thinners, as i believe the the tapes would lift. Before i add panel lines and rivets, will now take a look at adding some cooling baffles to cowl. This may take a little while as i hope to have a go with turbocad. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Really coming along well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Well, it's been nearly a year since anything has been posted. Struggled to find time for various reasons but will endeavour to get this one finished. First set of pictures show cardboard templates for cooling baffles Finished baffles should provide adequate cooling Next job is to start with panel lines etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Well, it's been nearly a year since anything has been posted. Struggled to find time for various reasons but will endeavour to get this one finished. First set of pictures show cardboard templates for cooling baffles Finished baffles should provide adequate cooling Next job is to start with panel lines etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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