EarlyBird Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 A productive day yesterday. Wing shaped, tail feathers built, and servo tray built. I like the self jigging design and also the CNC cut which makes the build quicker and possibly stronger as there is no burnt wood needing to be sanded off every piece. The target weight is some 500g.? Lots of balsa is to be removed on the tail feathers which are shaped to 1 mm on the trailing edges, for example. Light weight covering helps, Oralight for example. Getting into the spirit of building light I have been looking at covering options including tissue over cling film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 As I am puzzling over the covering I started the wings. Both have had the bottom sheeting pulled up ready for the LE to be fitted. Another good days work ? Looks like Oralight at 25g/m2 is the lightest but HK for example don't give a weight and doped tissue is difficult to find a weight at all. I have a couple of sheets of litespan which I will use but it's not enough. I have been looking at Free Flight Supplies Polyspan and Mylar look promising but the weights will not include dope. Not to worry it's a long time to flying season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 My favourite is Solarfilm Solite at around 20 gsm it's very light and far cheaper than Oralight, still available in most colours direct from Solarfilm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Outrunner said: My favourite is Solarfilm Solite at around 20 gsm it's very light and far cheaper than Oralight, still available in most colours direct from Solarfilm. Thanks @Outrunner that's exactly what I was looking for, how had I missed it?? I was beginning to think no one was out there. Now ordered so I can get back to the build with renewed enthusiasm.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I'm still here EB !? Look forward to more ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Jonathan M said: I'm still here EB !? Look forward to more ? I was missing you and hoping you were well. More on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Two more wing panels and I found some covering. I obviously thought it was too expensive to use at the time, £1.48.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Be careful not to shrink too tight - the TE isn't very stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Quote 8 hours ago, Jonathan M said: Be careful not to shrink too tight - the TE isn't very stiff. I would like to see Lifespan shrunk too tight, it's nice stuff but it doesn't shrink much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 One step nearer to covering. one wing tip that's all for today, no rush spring is a long way off. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Second wing tip progresses here I have added the LE. No distractions today so more to come when the glue dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 and finished. That's all the wing panels done. ? Lots of shaping and sanding to come starting with the fin and rudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 Back to the x-RES and the shaping and sanding. This could take some time as it's supposed to be flying season ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Very interesting for me EarlyBird as I'm doing my Resco. I'm having a small break from it at the moment though to complete something else which has been lying around unbuilt for 5 years. When that's done I'll be returning to the Resco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Outer wing panels ready for glue. finish the inner wing is next. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Monthly update, two days early. The wings are sanded and ready to cover now I have to decide what with. I bought 15m of Solite(?) 5m each of red, yellow and blue but I have a large stock of HK film. I have used HK and find it easy whereas this will be the first time for the Solite, but it should be lighter. How much lighter and will there be any significant benefit is what I am puzzling over. My instinct is telling me to bang the HK on and get it flying before summer is over. 🤔 @Nick Crippshow hard is this Solite to use and is there some special technique to use? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 If you are concerned about weight then go with Solite, if not then the HK film will be fine. Solite is easy to use, but I tend to use a lower heat setting than I use for HK film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 24 minutes ago, Ron Gray said: If you are concerned about weight then go with Solite, if not then the HK film will be fine. Solite is easy to use, but I tend to use a lower heat setting than I use for HK film. My only concern is that Solite requires Cover Grip which I have never used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Not sure that is correct Steve, I can't remember using Cover Grip with it! Solite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Must have the wrong name. It's a Solarfilm product that has no glue on the back, I bought it from Steve Webb 😳 just checked SoLite and it just says Iron on film. Best thing to do is to try a bit then go have a lay down to get over the shock of making a mistake, something I'm not used to. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) 🤣 It would help if I removed the backing film! I thought it was a bit heavy now all is explained. Thanks Ron Steve Edited July 30, 2022 by EarlyBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, EarlyBird said: It would help if I removed the backing film! 🤦♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ron Gray said: 🤦♂️ Hey, you made me laugh, there's another first. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 10 hours ago, EarlyBird said: how hard is this Solite to use and is there some special technique to use? Apparently, removing the backing sheet works well 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Nick Cripps said: Apparently, removing the backing sheet works well 😁 Obviously, I think I am having some age-related issues. I am sure you used Cover Grip on your mass build so either you left the backing sheet on, or it wasn't Solite on reflection I think it was the latter. Having bought a big bottle of Cover Grip I am going to have to find a use for it. 💡 some will be used on the under cambered wings, not totally wasted then. 🙂 I am happy now. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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