Peter Miller Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 You don't even have to worry about leading edge sheet if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 You don't even have to worry about leading edge sheet if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Dixon Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Ha well since you've mentioned it @kc @EarlyBird it's 49" as I discovered. I bought 2 plans one 60" (Jolene) and another 48" ish. Both arrived, rolled them out on the floor side by side. Thought to myself hmmm that's a funny looking 60". Got on the phone to doolittle, who went off scratched their heads. Next thing I know I'd been refunded. So it is indeed 49" not 60" as the plan and article states @Peter Miller must of had a few too many one night. Regardless I'm still building it, looks a nice model. @kc I have the mag if you need a copy of the article? It's a good read, very comprehensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Matthew Dixon said: Regardless I'm still building it, looks a nice model. It sure does look nice. I am looking forward to you build log. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Matthew Dixon said: @Peter Miller must of had a few too many one night. Regardless I'm still building it, looks a nice model. @kc I have the mag if you need a copy of the article? It's a good read, very comprehensive. It was a nice model. I do make mistakes but not THAT bad. Anyway, I never start on the whisky until I have finished writing, drawing or building.especially that last as it is not a good idea to use a scalpel while seeing double!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 I am getting parts ready for the second wing. Here I have laid out LE and bottom spar with the dihedral brace in the plan position, this now becomes my build reference line. The first wing is butted up so the TE can be fixed to match. Obviously I did this on the first wing with the TE on the plan lines here there is a gap also there is a slight angle with R1. On previous builds I have worked to the plan and ended up trimming a TE to match. I have come to the conclusion that plans are not accurate to the mm as they seem to stretch along the long edge and shrink along the short edge. One question in the back of my mind is are the cut parts accurate, if they are then I would use the cut parts and adjust they layout to match them. Being forewarned this time we will see what happens. The next step is to make adjustments to get rid of the very slight angle before getting the glue out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Matthew - I will bet you that it wasn't Peter's fault the wingspan is incorrect! I reckon it happened after he submitted the plan and someone else misread 50 as 60! Perhaps you could put some build photos on a new thread with Jolene in the title when the build is started. It's a design that is little known but seems very worthwhile for anyone wanting an ic plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Glued the bottom spar to LE sheet and fixed in place on the plan. TE pinned in place. Ribs fitted with minor adjustment. Aileron spar fitted. Shear webs cut and fitted. All dry fit at this stage but I have the glue pot to hand.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 and glued. Top spar and aileron next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Nice progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 and a bit more progress ? Top spar and shear webs glued in. Aileron in progress. I will soon have two beautiful wings. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I thought that you might like to see my Rhapsody wing as it is now. Not sure is I would qualify for wings so taking my own 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 LE sheet pulled up, LE fitted and planed down as close to the ribs as I dare go. More work to do on the LE and tip ready for the top sheet. Getting ready to join the wings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Peter I have trial fitted the wings together but the instructions say 9/16" under the propped wing with the other flat. However if I set the dihedral for the brace to fit it gives 2". ? Assuming 9/16" is correct then I can cut the brace to suit but I thought it best to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just Checked mine. 2" is correct. I will need a bent coffin lid!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Peter Miller said: Just Checked mine. 2" is correct. Thanks for checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I'm watching with interest EB, please keep on posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 58 minutes ago, Sparks said: I'm watching with interest EB, please keep on posting. No problem as this build is fun. The fuselage will be even more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Wing joint test fitted with 2" under the propped wing which gives a good joint and perfect fit of the dihedral brace. Added bottom cap strips then worked on the aileron. Ply control horn and scrap balsa hinge bits added. I have decided to complete as much as possible before joining the wings while intermittently working on the leading edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 and completed. Nearly as the corner fillets need some thinking about. Today LE is going to be shaped ready for top sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Final test fit of the wing join. LE and wing tip are shaped and top sheet cut ready. Glue it tomorrow and finish the first aileron, that's plan B plan A was to go flying but changed my mind, no wind but max temperature of 3 and probably a wind chill of -5. Too cold even for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I follow the 10-10 rule. Wind below 10 MPH Temperature above 10 degrees 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Peter Miller said: I follow the 10-10 rule. Wind below 10 MPH Temperature above 10 degrees. . . . . . and less than 10% chance of rain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Peter Miller said: I follow the 10-10 rule. Wind below 10 MPH Temperature above 10 degrees I agree generally but I have flown when the temperature was below 0 deg C quite comfortably when there was no wind and very low humidity. It's quite rare in the UK, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I have flown when there was snow on the ground and bitterly cold. But that was when I was about 50 years younger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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