Dwain Dibley. Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 I fitted the motor, did a bit more shaping and added a few more layers of balsa for a neater front end. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 A bit more. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 While all the white glue is drying, I thought I would put the tail together. I had already made to fin, which I used as a spacer for the two middle ribs, this ensures a nice tight fit. (anyone remember them ??) I soaked the 3/16th sq leading edge and then bent it around the assembled tail, pinned down well. This build will slow down a bit as I'm back to work tomorrow (Boooooooooooo) Mind you if the stress kicks in and give's me another fit, I may well be back on it .LOL Cycling everyday despite the weather, as no driving allowed, forecast looks fine. Wish me luck Boys. D.D. 1/16th sheet in place but not glued yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 G'luck Dwain, nice progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Cheers John. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Mock up. D.D. Got the top formers and rear stringers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Spent a coupla minutes setting up the rudder. It's really small. Also added the top sheeting on the tail. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Had a covering day today, I like to get some covering on the parts that are sanded, mainly to stop the inevitable dinks. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 ... why does it always looks so easy when watching other's build threads? ... Well done & nice progress, Dwain. Cheers & keep prudent, young man Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hi McG, I think it's the same for everyone matey, for example, after I did the covering I put the side stringers on the fuselage. There wasn't enough 1/8th square material in the kit so I had to make the last one out of pieces. I didn't mention it, so from your point of view, the build went smoothly. Thank goodness for the scrap bin Eh ? Nice to know you are looking in tho Mate. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Hi All, as mentioned in another thread, I had ordered snakes and a little threading tool from RCWorld. The Royal mail sent me an email to say they had the parcel and it would be delivered on Wednesday between 9 and 1. On said day I got the email to say it had been delivered......it hadn't !! It came today like this, postie said you better check it's all there. The snakes were sticking out of the end, luckily the little threaded rod driver was in there, thanks to Suzie's good packing. D.D. Snake outers measured and cut. The servo end, I cut the arms down to fit the narrow chassis. The threading tool, it takes both 2 and 3 mm rods. Inners made up. (if you look close LOL) The tail skid fitted. I covered the under side first, to make things easier later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Would you believe it, the wing band dowel holes line up directly with the newly installed snakes. So I moved the holes. It would be great if you could buy a bag of holes, then you could put one where you wanted it without the grief. I also added pads to the sides to help when covering. D.D. Old position as per plan. New position, as per Dibley Towers. I may brace this even more as it doesn't have the support of the main side stringer. Just clearing now. Pads. I covered the skid as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Tidy work Dwain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 I got a star !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Looking out of my workshop window. Normally you can see Clee hills over there. When I wasn't looking at the view I was sanding and fixing the snakes, a bit of covering was needed before fixing the snake outers. I made my usual balsa cradle/clamp to secure the snakes. Then I covered the fuselage in good old Hobby king burnt Orange translucent. D.D. The final radio installation. Where the battery will sit. Sanded the "nose", I used 1/8th sheet underneath and not the supplied 1/2 " block insert. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 06/12/2020 17:49:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 A different take on the glazing. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Your weather vane looks a little tail-heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 A pigeon sat on it. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Great work as usual D.D. I'm picking up lots of tips from your builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 I told you could see Clee Hills. Getting ready to start the wings. I covered the Hatch in Black Tissue while I was at it, you can just see it in the BLH Corner. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Not much progress, but the wings are all glued up with Aliphatic (waterproof when dry), and will stay that way until I can do something about it. Photos look like a real naff spot the difference. LOL I have work all next week till 19.30, but the good news is I break up on Friday until the 06.01.21. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 OK, No more of this until 06.21. So I chucked a wing in the bath (after a good sanding) for the designated 15 minutes, and then pinned it down over the 4 formers. I will leave it over night just to make sure before I do the next one. I went easier than I expected, I don't know why I was worried really, just made sure all the datum lines were marked and aligned. D.D. Having a soak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Back on the bench all curved up. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Very nice Dwain, it's satisfying doing stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 It was John, considering I had to wait all week to get to it. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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