WolstonFlyer Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just starting off my build thread. I am hoping to work on this one regularly in small chunks unlike my (as yet unfinished) model from last year that kept getting put away for weeks on end due to work. I will get the Tinker finished, in fact I did some work on it last week and made a lot of progress, just have one wing to build. My ballerina is going to be electric, running a 4c battery, Turnigy Aerodrive 4240-740 motor and probably a 10" or 11" prop (not sure yet), I also have a 60A Turnigy Plush ESC and I will probably use individual aileron servos. So far I have bought a bundle of wood based on kc's materials list and been to the local copy shop to get a couple of copies of the plan made for using as templates. I have cut out all of the formers and other main flat sheet parts, so tonight I am going to have a look at working out how to modify / reposition F1 to mount the motor (or wait to see what other people do) before I cut out the fuselage sides. I will also make a start on cutting the wing ribs by making a ply template to cut around. Cutting the Lite-ply for F6 and F4 was quite easy with a scalpel. I had to find a fretsaw to cut F2, which I have modified to make the wing dowel hole higher as per notes suggested by others, I have also made the central hole larger to hopefully fit a battery tray in the front of the model (detail to be worked out). Edited By WolstonFlyer on 02/01/2016 16:29:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi WolstonFlyer, Welcome to the Club. I'll try to build a 'hybrid' version as well. Meaning to combine Depron & balsa for my Bella Ballerina. Going for electric also and considering the front section, I'm thinking (not decided yet) about leaving F1 where it is (cutted inside for the Lipo) and adding a F0 (?) about 40-50 mm in front of it to become the motor mount. But then my problem is a bit different than yours as mine has to be a 'closed ply box' only surrounded by foam. Happy calculating Chris Brussels, Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi WF. Happy new year. Good one! Did you ever fly the Tucano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Wolston, of course you'll finish - we'll keep on encouraging you! Like you, I have a pretty demanding job and family. Sometimes I too find it difficult to get in the shed and get stuff done. The problem we all have is that we sometimes seem to believe that unless we can devote at least an hour or two its not worth starting. But an hour or two isn't always easy to find - is it? But the secret is I think that even if you do just the smallest bit - stick one bit of wood in place - each day, you will get there. So, ask yourself (as I say to myself) "are you really saying you can't find 5 minutes in the whole day" - of course you can! So use that - do something on the model, even if its just a tiny bit. It all adds up. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hey BEB, Will you keep encouraging me as well? Really think I 'll need it, crazy me! Keep up the good words, please. Happy encouraging Chris Brussels, Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Of course I will Chris - by the end you'll be thinking "Oh heavens its him again!" BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks for the encouragement everybody! One of my problems is that I don't have a shed or anywhere I can leave a model out to work on it. My 'workbench' is the kitchen table so everything has to be got out and cleared away again, which all takes time - I must be mad! Colin - the Tucano is still not flown. Had a bit of an accident with it when moving things about at home and unfortunately broke the wing in two. It is on my even longer list of things to sort out, I am sure it will repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I've a Cub I've been doing over 10 years WF, you can't rush these things. You'll get this one finished though, it don't take much room up. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Some building does need space, but a lot can be done on a smaller board - KC showed this a day or two ago in an interesting post here. With such a smaller board that could be stored out of the way on top of a cupboard/warrobe etc. would it not be possible to keep things out, just to help you? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 10 Years John - that is a long term project! Great idea BEB, I will have to sort out a small(ish) building board, 4' x 18" as kc suggests would probably be a good size to put somewhere with a part built model on it - I will have a think about that. Made a bit more progress by cutting out the two lite ply ribs, just the holes to drill. I think I might be able to use them as the template to shape the balsa ribs, I have seen people stack them all up and sand the whole sandwich of ribs to shape at once, I think I will give that a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 You only need a 12" X 48" board. That is what I use. True, I do have two but only so I can work on both wings at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Thanks Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 4 foot board is ideal but you only need about 30 inches for most models that RCME publish as free plans. Most wings are built as 2 pieces then joined with some dihedral Some exceptions but if space is tight then a small board is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVC Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Posted by WolstonFlyer on 02/01/2016 22:36:10: Thanks for the encouragement everybody! One of my problems is that I don't have a shed or anywhere I can leave a model out to work on it. My 'workbench' is the kitchen table so everything has to be got out and cleared away again, which all takes time - I must be mad! Colin - the Tucano is still not flown. Had a bit of an accident with it when moving things about at home and unfortunately broke the wing in two. It is on my even longer list of things to sort out, I am sure it will repair. Hi Wolston I've built most of my models in the kitchen: first, my parents' kitchen, then my own house's kitchen (that includes many 81+ inches ws...). In my current house, I have a garage that initially was my workshop, but now it has become basically a warehouse of everything, so I've moved my workshop to the living room (my current kitchen is too small...) So don't worry about that, as long as you don't do all the sanding inside the house, it should be ok I'm following your blog with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Not at work today, schools are closed for teacher training, so after taking my little ones to the local indoor soft play area (I call it hell on earth) for a few hours I have continued with making my kit of parts. I have got all of the wing ribs cut out and a few other extra bits. I hope they are accurate enough! Still have to make the dihedral brace and a few other plywood parts, hopefully get that done later tonight or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Look good enough to me W.F, you've nearly built it John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 A long way to go yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Looks good. I done my ribs in the same way. But had to do them in 2 lots. Seemed to turn out OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Mine was also two sets Craig, no bolts long enough for all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ah, these people who have to cut them out all at once. A good template from 1/16 ply and a leisurely hour at the bench and a complet set of ribs with minimum wastage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Thomas Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Posted by WolstonFlyer on 04/01/2016 21:07:06: Mine was also two sets Craig, no bolts long enough for all of them. Ha ha. Exactly the same reason as me. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 If you must do it that way, why not get a couple of 300mm lengths of studding and four nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Posted by Peter Miller on 04/01/2016 21:10:59: Ah, these people who have to cut them out all at once. A good template from 1/16 ply and a leisurely hour at the bench and a complet set of ribs with minimum wastage. Peter - it's the first time I have ever cut a set of wing ribs so just copied what I have seen on many other build blogs from experts. There didn't seem to be a way to fit more than 6 ribs on a sheet of 3" wide balsa cutting them one at a time and I didn't sand it all away, I have lots of triangle offcuts and what was left off the end of each plank that can be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Posted by Peter Miller on 04/01/2016 21:21:35: If you must do it that way, why not get a couple of 300mm lengths of studding and four nuts? That would involve driving out to the shops and buying the studding, I had a box of 3mm nuts and bolts so used the longest I had (50mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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