Printed P51 Build

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:21 AM

Print is from t1mux. Originaly from wcflyer.

32" WS cambered, CF tubes, 5mm Sturdyboard.

First step, rough cut the print and foam. Soak and strip the Sturdyboard.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:24 AM

Locate where the wing CF will go. I used 30% cord. Use router or cut a v for the tube.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:26 AM

Glue in the CF tube. I used a .125 dia. tube and CA.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:31 AM

I cut out the wing slot on one of the fuse prints and made a template for the wing camber.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:35 AM

Put a 1" cardboard tube under the wing at the CF tube. Weight down the leading and trailing edges to match the template.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:36 AM

Temper the foam with a hair dryer of heat gun.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:40 AM

Flip the wing, weight it to hold the camber, and temper the underside.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:43 AM

Glue the print to the top side of the wing. Trim to print. I used 3M spray.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:44 AM

Glue the print to the underside of the wing.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:49 AM

Cut out the ailerons. I followed the panel lines for the flaps on the print. Bevel the ailerons and the wing. Tape them on. I used Scotch brand.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:51 AM

Glue on side of the print to the foam and trim.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:54 AM

Place the CF tube with motor stick on the fuse for position. Poke a pin thru each end to mark the other side.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:57 AM

Place the tube and mount on the back side lined up with the pin hole. Mark the location. Route out the foam for the tube same as you did the wing.

ldammann · Mar 04, 2005, 08:59 AM

Thats it for tonight. I gotta get to bed. Will finish up tomorrow. Total time so far (less soaking the Sturdyboard) 1 1/2 hours.

t1mux · Mar 04, 2005, 09:53 AM

Lee, That looks great so far!

Mar 04, 2005, 08:21 AM	#1
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Printed P51 Build Print is from t1mux. Originaly from wcflyer. 32" WS cambered, CF tubes, 5mm Sturdyboard. First step, rough cut the print and foam. Soak and strip the Sturdyboard. Attached Thumbnails 61.1 KB · Views: 3700 69.9 KB · Views: 4195 Last edited by ldammann; Mar 04, 2005 at 08:29 AM.

Mar 04, 2005, 08:24 AM	#2
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Locate where the wing CF will go. I used 30% cord. Use router or cut a v for the tube. Attached Thumbnails 54.7 KB · Views: 3708

Mar 04, 2005, 08:26 AM	#3
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Glue in the CF tube. I used a .125 dia. tube and CA. Attached Thumbnails 58.2 KB · Views: 3210

Mar 04, 2005, 08:31 AM	#4
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	I cut out the wing slot on one of the fuse prints and made a template for the wing camber. Attached Thumbnails 56.1 KB · Views: 3321 Last edited by ldammann; Mar 04, 2005 at 09:01 AM.

Mar 04, 2005, 08:35 AM	#5
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Put a 1" cardboard tube under the wing at the CF tube. Weight down the leading and trailing edges to match the template. Attached Thumbnails 54.5 KB · Views: 3354

Mar 04, 2005, 08:36 AM	#6
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Temper the foam with a hair dryer of heat gun. Attached Thumbnails 55.8 KB · Views: 3343

Mar 04, 2005, 08:40 AM	#7
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Flip the wing, weight it to hold the camber, and temper the underside. Attached Thumbnails 54.8 KB · Views: 3408

Mar 04, 2005, 08:43 AM	#8
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Glue the print to the top side of the wing. Trim to print. I used 3M spray. Attached Thumbnails 60.1 KB · Views: 3060 59.9 KB · Views: 2982 57.7 KB · Views: 3030

Mar 04, 2005, 08:44 AM	#9
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Glue the print to the underside of the wing. Attached Thumbnails 58.1 KB · Views: 3127

Mar 04, 2005, 08:49 AM	#10
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Cut out the ailerons. I followed the panel lines for the flaps on the print. Bevel the ailerons and the wing. Tape them on. I used Scotch brand. Attached Thumbnails 61.0 KB · Views: 3010 61.7 KB · Views: 3366

Mar 04, 2005, 08:51 AM	#11
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Glue on side of the print to the foam and trim. Attached Thumbnails 57.8 KB · Views: 2871 60.1 KB · Views: 3017

Mar 04, 2005, 08:54 AM	#12
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Place the CF tube with motor stick on the fuse for position. Poke a pin thru each end to mark the other side. Attached Thumbnails 58.7 KB · Views: 3465

Mar 04, 2005, 08:57 AM	#13
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Place the tube and mount on the back side lined up with the pin hole. Mark the location. Route out the foam for the tube same as you did the wing. Attached Thumbnails 59.0 KB · Views: 3069

Mar 04, 2005, 08:59 AM	#14
ldammann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 582	Thats it for tonight. I gotta get to bed. Will finish up tomorrow. Total time so far (less soaking the Sturdyboard) 1 1/2 hours.

Mar 04, 2005, 09:53 AM	#15
t1mux Mocking Birds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA Posts: 287	Lee, That looks great so far!

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