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Belair Short Kit<\/p>\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Materials List from Belair\u2026.<\/p>\n

How many rolls of covering?<\/p>\n

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2 hv6100<\/p>\n

2 hv 6110<\/p>\n

A Bit More Stuff<\/p>\n

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1 I would like the wing to slide together at the center and I will tape and rubber band them to the pylon.
2 removable stab<\/p>\n

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2 wing Panels<\/p>\n

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3 1\/2 sq x 36<\/p>\n

9 1\/4 sq x 36<\/p>\n

4 3\/8 sq x 48<\/p>\n

28 3\/8 sq x 36<\/p>\n

4 1\/8 x 3 x 36 Good stuff<\/p>\n

8 1\/16 x 3 x 36 Good stuff D Box Sheet<\/p>\n

4 1\/2 sq x 36 spruce Inner Panel Spars<\/p>\n

Stab Measurements<\/p>\n

47 1\/2 x 12<\/p>\n

Rib w1 18 inches long<\/p>\n

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spoilers wider solid wood , not open<\/p>\n\n\n

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I see this model has fillets at some vertical to horizontal fuse side joints, no this is not my build<\/strong>

There’s a belly plate as well, something is needed for a towhook

Not much room for ballast, servos and receiver well forward though

Pylon for wing and stab seems to be a variation from the Belair Drawing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

March 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

a bit of a look thru the short Kit, not everything pictured came from Belair , but was purchased seperate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pylon for the wing, still gotta wrap my head around how this is gonna work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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woo hoo, look what we have here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In the box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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will have to sort thru this, nice CF rod seperatly purchased<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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There’s an awful lot of Undercamber here, these were in the short Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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More 1\/4 Inch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Just really nicely done ribs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Trailing edge shapes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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stab bits from 1\/4 balsa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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didn’t check the thickness, looks like 3\/16, 1\/4, and 1\/2 as well as 1\/16 on the outside lookin in ,this Balsa is not included in the short KIT:)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Big Block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nice stash of Lumber. This plane is big though <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This has been a rather interesting observation, it appears 4 inch width balsa is needed for d box sheet not 3, as perhaps I will but a 1 inch piece onto the 3 Inch I have.
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I read somewhere that the chord on this wing is 19 Inch, I will join the 3 Inch sheeting as needed to use for the d box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No reference that I can find anywhere for the use of the 3 x 1\/16 sheeting shown on the Materials list, so I would guess that’s the intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps back in the day 3 Inch was cheaper and easier to get <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Onward and Upward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

time to get at the Build<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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a clean slate, fine sheet of gyproc wallboard 20 x 60 or so<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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1\/2 x 1\/2 balsa spars and Trailing edge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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the tip panel includes 4 ribs including the root, there is lots of undercamber complicating the build<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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the spars have to be tapered from the 3rd rib from the tip, and it appears perhaps a bit of a curve needs to be added into the top spar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I will just set the ribs to the plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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the TE meets the spar at the tip on the top, not the bottom due to the undercamber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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the last ribs notch at the bottom is not 1\/2 inch deep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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17 1\/4 inch tip panel results in 18 degree or so angle, I am gonna go with that, it also is confirmed on the plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I have both left and right lower spar marked for the rib locations, and opposite just to be certain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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tip polyhedral angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Next Up more tip Panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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LE 3\/8 x 3\/8 needs to be slit and bent to shape, take care to tie in as well at center of rib front face<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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LE where formed glued then added to panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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9 degree jig here, though I would recommend this rib get added later when tip panel is fitted to inner panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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notches need to be widened, not 1\/4 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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laser cut tip LE fit in nicely<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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there’s quite a bit of undercamber, did I mention that earlier \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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and the thickness is near 2 inch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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supplied inner panel joiner, box needs to be made for both wings to suit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Joiner, rectangular cutout for joiner box, CG mark rearward of two spar notches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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notches tight for 1\/2 x 1\/2 will clean out, with a file<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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somewhere within this span I can add spoiler opening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

the Inner big Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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front edge of ribs, both sides the same, height needs to be trimmed to same end to end for each panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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aligned with a 1\/2 x 1\/2 block there are some variances in the 1\/ 4 x 1\/4 notches that will get cleaned thru with a file<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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retainer nibs get cleaned off on lower edges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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upper spar notches, I am glad I aligned this all beforehand rather then just dump the glue to the whole lot, this is what you get with a short kit, a one time effort to create files for laser cutting and no clean up later by the Kit Crafters . Just because it’s laser cut doesn’t mean it will just fall together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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forward 1\/4 sub spar notches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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aft upper notch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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will pass a block over all edges to clean some of the char as well<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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4 inch plus for 7 degrees at the root rib for a huge 14 Deg dihedral angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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root rib, I will get a whole thru here for a 5\/16 rod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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spars marked, for rib placement, left and right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5\/16 plus center for wing rod tube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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something like this should work, I’ll extend the brass in as far as possible and box it all in later , woo hoo nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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some rib notches need to be cleared to fit the spar, will check top notches as well<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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the chord is more then 12 Inch \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Noice !<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Does this Plane need spoilers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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more then an inch wide, spoilers spoilers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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notches to suit clearance for the spoilers 2 ribs each side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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lasered out some square holes for spoiler servo rails <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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and a rear notch for a sub spar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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this should work, but I see I need some notches at each end of the spoiler bay for the spoiler sub spar to carry through<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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so , here we are, some more notches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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top surface clamped and aligned<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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this should work, other panel prepped as well<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

what about holes for servo leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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got some clearance holes for servo wire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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gonna build on a 1inch block, with a quides at the LE, and square the ribs to the lower spar in two planes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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a little patch of wax paper at each rib intersection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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straight more or less, the LE will help here later on<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I wouldn’t want to do this in my lap (winging it or freestyle?)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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both left and right, still need to add the root ribs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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close, some like to set one wing panel on another, a good time to check for symetry or lack of:)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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this is the ply root rib , yes your right , there’s no ply root cap in the kit. I like caps to clean things up \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cookies any one, we have made 11 varieties, 20 KG or so <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Whoaa, <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    inner panel trailing edges, one has quite the twist in it, long pieces laser cut, huum <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Caught just now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Movin along, Short Kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Lots of details that need sorting , wing joiners panel joiners shear webbing and doublers, Spoiler opening and fillets, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    tip panel joiners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    tip panel longeron detail 1\/4 x 1\/4 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    ply and balsa, I like the ply to be fairly accurate and sand the softer material down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    join like this , I see there’s some sanding and clean up to be done on the trailing edge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    as well as the root intersection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    mammoth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    spoiler opening ends , curved fillet template , I will need for of these<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    spoiler opening 1\/4 x 1\/4 sub spar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1\/8 fillet material marked and pre cut , need to add the 1\/2 round shape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    like this , they get glued in place with weldbond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    that pretties things up and gives me something to nail the covering too, Huum what Color \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    first set of wing rod tubes, and end plugs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    adding wing root ply caps , so a 1\/8 spacer is used where the two inner panels come together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    lots of dihedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    3\/8 shear web fillers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    5\/16 ID brass tubes, centered <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    there’s more to these wings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    more shear webs into the first few bays beyond the joiner tube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    the joiner box for the second forward wing rod, do you have to use both wing rods, perhaps no, also 8mm CF rod might be an option in your situation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    2 x 5\/16 rod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    forward sides of joiner boxes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    right wing inner panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    right root<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab spars need slices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab tip 1\/4 inch sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    forward ply shear webs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    lots of undercamber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    CG location, chord is around 19 1\/2 inch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    aft wing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    shear web ply doubler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    spars are not located vertically one over the other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab spar on drawing , big wow, add a straight line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Tip pieces left and right cut from two different files, trim to same size<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    TE 1\/4 sheet, not symetrical end to end , builder take note<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    there’s room here at this joint to fit as I go along<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    right side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    more dry fitting and alignment, turns out the ribs locations shown are not perpendicular to spar, buyer beware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will set the ribs with a square as I glue them<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1 extra rib, spaced these two center ribs at 2 inch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    slowly making my way forward and defining set locations, glue to follow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    of course the two tip pieces need to align and end at the correct spots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    aft rib ends get a slight angled cut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    glue here all OK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    off the board, soon I have to cut the aft 1\/3 away<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I added the cut lines before I removed from board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    seems to me this is more then 4 ft <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    More Stab, big cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1\/4 x 1\/2 Caps. 2 pieces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    mark the notches transfer them over <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Notches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some notches, cleaned out with a file<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some cuts thru the ribs with the japeneese saw, and then some relief was needed for the cap thickness minus the notch dpth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    4 ft level gets the back edge somewhat straight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this should work, gonna need a bolt beam spreader to hold this all to the fuse at some point
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    I like this<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will add some gussets later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Fuselage, wow no wood in the short kit for this, well except a few pieces at the fin, rudder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    You’ll need 7 ft or so of 3\/8 material for each of the longerons, 2 splices in my case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    curves, I did wet down and set beforehand, the front 6 inch or so on both needed slits to turn the tighter radius <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    each vertical set was cut in 2’s and the pins where left on board for the second side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    diagonals cut in two directions where they meet the corner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    This is a big step in defining the shape, build accurate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will decide later whats left and right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    just a close up and I did use some scraps to protect the wood from the pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    aft fuselage,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    both sides up. will clean up and set up for cross pieces tying one to the other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Big ply wing pylon, doesn’t look nice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    pylon sits in this area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    pylon needs to tie in top and bottom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    fuse is 3 3\/4 wide in this wing area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    tow hook location<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this is gonna get big real soon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    more chord on the rudder, some of these round pieces came with the short kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    elevator up down clearance at pylon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some notches here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    hinge posts, what hinges?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will round out some of this later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    the entire aft structures sets between the fuse sides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and I will search for a nice taper <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1 1\/2 wide at rear , I hope not<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    when in Rome, do like the Romans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    need some top pylon ledge here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    timber frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    a couple bolts should hold the stab in place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I have rounded out the openings in the fin and rudder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    underside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    missing fillets will contour later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    sheeting needed here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I like this<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    More on Stab support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    hardpoints for the stab mounting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will have to cut some square holes thru the lower sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and then add a lite ply load spreader<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and a doubler, just in case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    doubler gets laminated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    interlocks between the spars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    with an aft taper to allow clearance for the top sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Hinges for the stab and rudder, these are a Possibility ??<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    screws, hardpoint drilled and counterbored<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this should be clean , I will have to counter bore and drill the forward hardpoint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    two mounting screws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    I still need to clean up this area before I add some top sheeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Here , the underside of the stab where the hardpoints will match up to the pylon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will add these wings to the pylon to get a little more width for the stab perch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    More shaping is needed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and round out the LE of the Pylon as well<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    perch gussets sheeted on top with some 1\/16 cross wise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    3 robart hinges, I will pull the rivets later and add a long piece of MW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    shaping the U\/S fillet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    try to get a tite hingeline where the rudder moves freely<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab pylon looking spify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    something has to give here as I like to see the aft of the fuse with similar to the rudder width,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    pylon tie in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1\/4 sheet fore and aft <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    fuse is 3 3\/4 wide at pylon area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    4 mm tow hook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    sandwich buildup, tow hook structure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    fuselage sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    a little sanding here before the sides get put together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    fuse side at rear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    squares are helpful <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    the portion of the fuse near the pylon has the sides parallel to each other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    full crosspieces with slots will locate the center ply pylon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    more cross pieces, to tie the center fuselage sides together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and as well support the wing pylon, and the tow hook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I have added some good ply , where the tow hook fits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    nose block , with hollow center this will get glued together later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    glued and clamped, will require considerable shaping later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    cross pieces, cut in pairs where required, square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some braces where used in some places, temporary will be removed later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    ply bulkhead, supplied on the short kit, I want access from rear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    OK, a little clean up is needed at the edges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    fits here, and draws the nose together so have to place the fuse on a line over the board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    shape templates come in handy as I get the nose rounded<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Table truss bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Hopefully this is close, so much easier to sand now, then when attached to the fuselage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I cobbled together a jig to bring the forward end of the fuse sides together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    June o3, some Pictures, with few words <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    some more snap shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    More Fuselage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    stab center upper sheeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab pylon, still needs some clean up before I will glue it in place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    more on finger grips lower fuselage corners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some filler sheet, mostly for support for ultracote, and support to wing pylon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    lower sheet in place, and lightly sanded<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    been toiling with this forward lower opening for a while, there is a lower 3\/8 x 3\/8 skid as well that traverses this opening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some shape detail for the opening sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    square out and remove material from both sides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    clean the corners working towards a round fillet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    3\/8 x 3\/8 is difficult to bend so I will build up from 3 pieces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    tail skid will get a strip of CF, I will add it after covering<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    that forward lower sheeting needs a backbone to hold the curve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    backbone added and glued<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    will have to clean up ends and glue in place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this should work out well<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I have touched the nose a bit more with the belt sander to get it closer to final shape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    coming together well here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    voila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this is cleaning up nice, huum where can I add more wood Haven’t looked at the wings in a while \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    June 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    the home stretch, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Short Kits are great, free flight Models as well, tooling and building a short kit , and converting it to RC takes time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I have experienced all the nuances of this build as every corner has presented a hurdle and a decision needed to be made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, some more pictures cleaning up some of the details, adding some pieces and hopefully this will all come together, I’m sure it will be a Great Plane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    I decided to wrap the smaller joiner box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    anchored here with some CA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    some weight at the end to hold things tite as I pulled the loops around<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and the occasional dab of CA to hold a turn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    spoiler servo, a tray as well as blocks for screws used later to hold the aft spoiler corners down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    tray gets screwed down into a couple cross pieces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    other panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    root template, need a couple 1\/16 ply roots cut, as well as the 4 stops for the spoilers with screws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    rounded up some 1 1\/4 inch material for the spoilers, woo hoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    magic, comes together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Magnets for the aft corners of the spoilers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    gussets for the aft end of the ribs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    supports at the inner panel roots for some 1\/16 sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    sheeting will join in with the forward d box, and fillet in aft at the TE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    getting set up for servo mounts, spoilers need actuators<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    root rib plywood caps, not part of the cut , made these extra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    d box sheeting, top and bottom full leading edge all 4 wing panels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I like to make sure there is full contact with the ribs and glue as well, when the d box is closed in it’s really hard to see how well you did<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    had to add an extra 1\/2 inch or so to the sheeting to make it wide enough
    This is not clear on the Materials List<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    tip panel sheeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    leading edge requires a lot of work,. to blend in with the ribs, do as much of this shaping before gluing it into place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I think here I’m getting a straight edge on a piece of d box sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    the panels had to come together sooner or later, spend some time with this dry fitting and aligning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    now for some doublers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    upper d box sheet, I prefer to do my sheeting after panels are joined unless of course . If the airfoil has a flat bottom, then I will glue the ribs to the lower sheeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    use plenty of pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this panel is about ready for the upper 1\/16 inch sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    again more pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    color, color<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    lead is your friend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    precutting upper tip panel sheet to approximate shape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    underside of one of the wing tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I have the root caps cleaned up, and added some holes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Trailing edge , lots of detail here to blend to the top of the ribs, and down to a suitable TE thickness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    well, the wing pylon, it needs shape, and a cavity to pass servo leads thru, so here is my attempt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and of course the wing perches at the top of the pylon, more art \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    was thinking like this<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    here is the U\/S of the wing where it meets the Pylon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    and the forward perch, not the slot in the wing where the servo lead will later drop out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    aft wing pylon perch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    building an airfoil on the pylon, here are some of the pieces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    another wing underside shot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    adding the sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    no sheet yet, but the foundation is there<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I will need to shape this later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    More stuff, sanding and detail clean up, numerous enough, but I have a list now . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    rudder with some ply doublers in place where the horn attaches, still have to add the hinges and size<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    stab pylon set up, straight to the forward end of the fuse, and vertical.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I used long set epoxy where the posts from the pylon go down thru the fuselage sides, routing for the two pushrods is figured out so watching closely not to block that route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    squares help with alignment and centering<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    front underside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    3 layer forward skid gets centered here as well, some time later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    added some more 3\/8 sq trusses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    keel, marked a couple holes, drilled thru and them hand cut with a jewelers saw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    saved some at the tail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    this should work, after a little clean up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    April 16 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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